What to Do if Something Is Stuck in Your Child’s Throat

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What to do if something is stuck in your child's throat

Children are naturally curious and sometimes put small objects in their mouths or eat food quickly, which can lead to choking. If not addressed quickly, this can be dangerous. It's important for parents or caregivers to stay calm and act swiftly in these situations. Here’s what you should know to help keep your child safe.

1. Stay calm

Seeing your child choke can be frightening, but remaining calm is essential. Staying composed helps you think clearly and act quickly. In critical moments, staying level-headed can make all the difference in saving your child’s life.

2. Check if your child is choking

If your child is able to cough, speak, or cry, they are not choking. If your child cannot do any of these, they may be choking. In this case, immediate action is needed.

3. Perform the Heimlich maneuver

The Heimlich maneuver is a life-saving technique to dislodge an object from the throat.

• Stand behind your child and wrap your arms around their waist.
• Make a fist with one hand and place the thumb side of your fist just above your child’s navel.
• Grasp your fist with your other hand and give quick, inward and upward thrusts. Continue until the object is removed or your child becomes unconscious.
• If your child loses consciousness, call 911 immediately and start CPR.

4. Start CPR

If your child becomes unconscious, call 911 and begin CPR immediately.

• Place your hands in the center of your child’s chest and press down hard and fast, at a rate of 100 compressions per minute.
• Continue performing CPR until help arrives.

Prevention

Preventing choking is just as important as knowing what to do in an emergency:

• Keep small objects out of reach of children, including toys, coins, and beads.
• Always supervise your child while they are eating to prevent choking on food.
• Cut food into small pieces to help your child chew and swallow safely.
• Avoid giving hard candies or sticky foods to children under four years old. These foods are harder to chew and can easily get stuck in the throat.

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