If you can see the object, put the child on a flat surface, and sweep the mouth with one finger to hook the object and remove it. Drowning Keep pools strictly fenced off from toddlers. Culverts, buckets of water and bathtubs can also be dangerous. Check for breathing and pulse if child has been underwater. If there is a pulse, administer rescue breathing to make the chest just rise slightly, one breath every three seconds.
Accidents Check for pulse and breath before treating wounds.
Support head and neck to prevent movement if you suspect injury to the neck or spine. If a child is having an epileptic seizure, do not put your finger or an object into his mouth. You do not need to hold their tongue to prevent choking. After the seizure stops, make sure the airway stays open and the child continues to breathe. Mike Spatter of the American Red Cross, Dr. Ben Renfroe, Dr. Rex Northup.