Choking on solid foods and other objects is especially dangerous for your baby. You will need to respond quickly. Follow these steps from the American Heart Association:
The American Heart Association offers infant CPR and other first aid classes. By educating yourself, you can keep your baby's meal time safe. It is also a good idea to make sure that everyone who cares for your baby knows CPR and first aid, as well.
RESOURCES:
American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000/
March of Dimes
http://www.marchofdimes.com/home.asp/
CANADIAN RESOURCES:
Canadian Paediatric Society
http://www.cps.ca/
Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html/
References:
American Heart Association. Heartsaver First Aid With CPR and AED. American Heart Association; 2006.
Last reviewed May 2010 by Brian Randall, MD
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