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Choking in an Infant: What To Do

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3 steps for doing the Heimlich maneuver on a baby

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Choking First Aid (Infant, Up to Age 1 Year)

Learn about the signs that your baby is choking, how to respond, and how to help prevent future choking problems.

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Here are images that show the steps for doing the Heimlich maneuver on a child.

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