Infant CPR Instructions
Nothing is scarier than turning to your child and realizing he can't breathe. So what do you do? Don't panic! Take a deep breath and begin administering CPR. Not sure how to go about doing that? Here's how.
-
Shout and Tap
-
Before you begin, shout and tap your child on the shoulder to make sure he isn't breathing. If there's no response, lay him down on his back.
Open the Airway
-
Open the airway by tilting your child's head slightly back and pulling his chin down to open the mouth.
Give Two Gentle Breaths
-
If your child isn't breathing, place your mouth over his mouth and nose, and give two gentle breaths. Each breath should only be a second long.
Give 30 Compressions
-
Using two or three fingers, give 30 gentle, quick chest compressions in the center of the chest just below the nipples. Press lightly down about one-third of the chest's depth.
Repeat
-
Repeat two breaths and 30 compressions for two minutes in cycles. If there's still no response, call 911. Continue giving breaths and compressions while you wait for the paramedics.
-
-
If a woman chooses not to abort her baby, she has several options:Continuing the Pregnancy and Giving Birth:* Parenting: This involves raising the child themselves, either as a single parent or with a partner. This option requires significant commit
-
Coffee is a popular beverage across the world. While some older teens may consume it occasionally, can you consider coffee for babies? The principal substance of coffee is caffeine, which is known to be a stimulant, improving mental alertness. Althou
-
Baby gates are one of the many safety devices parents use to keep their children safe. They are also often used to keep pets out of certain rooms as well. One common problem you may encounter when installing a baby gate in your home is uneven molding
Previous:How to Safely Refinish a Crib
Next:Infant Car Seat Laws
