On January 3rd, 2026, a 10-month-old baby choked on a piece of banana while being fed in her high chair. Her mother was home alone. She used NovaCare and removed the obstruction instantly.
"She was eating mashed banana — I thought it was soft enough. But a bigger chunk broke off and she started choking. No sound. No cry. Nothing. I was completely alone. My husband was at work, my parents live in another state. I grabbed the NovaCare from the drawer next to the fridge and used it. One press. The banana came right out and she started wailing. I sat on the kitchen floor holding her and crying. The whole thing lasted maybe eight seconds. Everyone thinks soft food is safe. It’s not. And when you’re alone, you don’t have time to think. You need something you can grab and use in one motion. That’s exactly what NovaCare is."
— Ashley N.