If your kid starts chocking

[linz]

While in the highchair, what do you do? DS was eating pair chunks and I heard him gasp for air so I leaned him forward smacked his back. He either swallowed or spit it out. Then he went back to eating. Is that right thing to do? I never did cpr classes and they've gagged a lot but this is the first time I had a moment of panic.

[chickadee77]

Scary!

I give her a few seconds, because if they're making noise, they're likely successfully coughing it up.

Otherwise, look at some YouTube videos - I'm not qualified to explain the process, but it involves flipping them onto your thigh and thumping their back.

However, since your kiddo is okay, I'd say you did the right thing for the situation.

[arch01]

If they are able to cough, speak or breathe, you risk doing more damage by whacking them on the back. Yes, that's the first instinct, but a CPR class will teach you that you can potentially do more harm than good by doing a back blow.

If they are unable to cough, speak or breathe and are still conscious, the process involves back blows and chest or abdominal thrusts, depending on the age of the child.

[shell24]

Oct 4, 2015 18:23:23 GMT -5 arch01 said:

If they are able to cough, speak or breathe, you risk doing more damage by whacking them on the back. Yes, that's the first instinct, but a CPR class will teach you that you can potentially do more harm than good by doing a back blow.

If they are unable to cough, speak or breathe and are still conscious, the process involves back blows and chest or abdominal thrusts, depending on the age of the child.

Yes! My fireman H had to drill this into me. Of course it's your first instinct, but it could lodge whatever is stuck even more than it already was.

[awick14]

Taking a CPR class is a great idea for anyone who has kids or is around kids.

I'm glad your DS is ok. That would be really scary o go through.

[qubit]

My D was around a year old when she choked on a bite of mango. My husband and I both knew immediately that she couldn't breathe. I had taken CPR classes and discussed them with my H. He grabbed her from the high chair, flipped her over, and did back thrusts while I coached him. The piece flew out after 4 thrusts. It was amazing how calmly and efficiently we worked together, but the moment the food came loose, I burst into tears. It was very frightening.

[linz]

Oct 4, 2015 18:23:23 GMT -5 arch01 said:

If they are able to cough, speak or breathe, you risk doing more damage by whacking them on the back. Yes, that's the first instinct, but a CPR class will teach you that you can potentially do more harm than good by doing a back blow.

If they are unable to cough, speak or breathe and are still conscious, the process involves back blows and chest or abdominal thrusts, depending on the age of the child.

Good to know! I'll look up information on this. He didn't turn red or anything so I'm sure I reacted faster then needed.

[arch01]

Oct 4, 2015 20:51:13 GMT -5 linz said:

Oct 4, 2015 18:23:23 GMT -5 arch01 said:

If they are able to cough, speak or breathe, you risk doing more damage by whacking them on the back. Yes, that's the first instinct, but a CPR class will teach you that you can potentially do more harm than good by doing a back blow.

If they are unable to cough, speak or breathe and are still conscious, the process involves back blows and chest or abdominal thrusts, depending on the age of the child.

Good to know! I'll look up information on this. He didn't turn red or anything so I'm sure I reacted faster then needed.

It's definitely not what your gut tells you to do-and you'll feel ridiculous telling a young child who's panicking to keep coughing, but it really is best. Glad your LO is OK, and get to a CPR/First Aid class!