16K views · 49 reactions |  Toddler Choking 101: What every parent...

What do you do if your baby (under 1 year) starts choking? 😱⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ 1️⃣ Assess the situation quickly. Is baby truly choking on an object? Baby should not be making any sound. If baby is coughing/gagging, leave them be. They will get it out on their own. Don't reach into their mouth to grab the object or even pat baby on the back. Either of these steps could push the object farther down the airway and make the situation worse. Stay with baby and remain calm until the episode passes.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ 2️⃣ If ba

"How do I position my baby correctly to deliver effective back blows/chest thrusts?" We hear this a lot! As baby gets bigger and heavier you likely won't be able to hold them on your forearm, and will need to use your legs for support! 🔹 Back Blows: 👶🏽 Hold your baby face down along your lap (or on your forearm placed on your lap), supporting their head. 👶🏽 Keep their head lower than their chest. 👶🏽 Deliver up to 5 sharp back blows between the shoulder blades using the heel of your hand.