Open the mouth of the child and run your finger along the inside to check for any obstructions. Then, pay the baby face-down along your forearm, hold its chest in your hand and the jaw with your fingers.
Point the baby’s head downward so it is lower than the body, and with the palm, do 5 quick blows between its shoulders.
If this does not prove successful, turn the baby face-up on your thigh or lap, support its head, and put two fingers in the middle of the breastbone, just below the nipples.
Then again, give 5 quick thrusts, pushing down about ½ the depth of the chest. Next, alternate between this and 5 back blows. If you still cannot stop the choking, give infant CPR for 1 minute, and call 911 immediately.
You can try to remove the stuck object with the fingers, but only if you can see it and your child is unconscious.
However, it is always the best to take preventative measures and avoid this completely. Therefore:
— Never give a toddler nuts, hard candy, balloons, buttons, or raw carrots
— Keep your children away from coins
-Children younger than 4 should stay away from round, firm foods.
-While eating, do not let your children play, run, or lie down.
-Read the labels on the toys you buy for your children, as many of them warn of a choking hazard
-Learn CPR ( attend classes taught by a certified instructor, in hospitals, American Red Cross, community centers, or local chapters of American Heart Association.
Source: www.davidwolfe.com
Other included sources linked in David Wolfe’s article:
Science Daily
St. John Ambulance
Fox News
Baby Center
Red Cross