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A baby under 1 is choking and cannot breathe. What does the Red Cross teach?

5 back blows, then 5 chest thrusts, repeated.

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  1. 5 back blows, then 5 chest thrusts ✔
  2. 5 belly thrusts, then 5 back blows
  3. A finger sweep, then 5 chest thrusts

Why: Hold the baby face down for back blows, then face up for chest thrusts, and repeat until the object comes out. Belly thrusts are for children and adults.

Huh, didn't know that: The Red Cross says to keep cycling until the baby coughs, cries or becomes unresponsive.

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Answer: 5 back blows, then 5 chest thrusts. Hold the baby face down for back blows, then face up for chest thrusts, and repeat until the object comes out. Belly thrusts are for children and adults.

  1. American Red Cross: Infant Choking redcross.org/take-a-class/resources/learn-first-aid/infant-choking
    Give 5 firm back blows. ... Give 5 quick chest thrusts.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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