Choking (for unconscious infant under 1 year)

Alternative names:

Heimlich maneuver - unconscious infant

Prevention:

• Recognize what is age-appropriate for children - especially when choosing toys. Don't give infants toys that are heavy or fragile or that have batteries or small parts.
• To reduce the risk of choking accidents, make sure children do not come into contact with buttons, watch batteries, popcorn, coins, grapes, or nuts. It is also important to sit with a child while he or she eats. Do not prop bottles, and do not allow a child to crawl around while eating.
• Never tie pacifiers (or anything else) around a baby's neck.
• Start teaching your child the meaning of "Don't touch." The earliest safety lesson is "No!"