British Red Cross: Paediatric First Aid for Choking

Cartoon first aid choking graphic from the British Red Cross As you will be aware, babies and young children like to explore through putting things in their mouths. And during the festive season, whilst every precaution is taken, decorations and additional craft activities may mean that little ones can get hold of things they shouldn’t, which they could choke on.

If a child in your setting is choking and they are aged over one year:

1. Encourage them to cough, give up to five back blows.
2. Give up to five abdominal thrusts.*
3. Call 999 if the blockage does not dislodge.

*Never give abdominal thrusts to a baby under 12 months old.

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British Red Cross First Aid App

The holiday period is the perfect time to brush up on your first aid skills. Why not share our free app with your team and families or make sure it’s on your wish list, so you’ll always know what to do in case of an emergency.

Our free first aid app covers more than 20 first aid skills. Using a simple and easy to learn approach, the app is suitable for anyone wanting to know a bit more about common first aid actions and gain the confidence to help others in an emergency.

https://brcfaapp.page.link/home_RCT

Don't forget, if you're a Morton Michel policyholder you can get a 10% discount on the British Red Cross's paediatric first aid courses. Find out more.

Please note, the information in this article is provided by the British Red Cross and does not represent Morton Michel.