Rest your arm on your thigh, so his head is lower than his chest. Your fingertips should be one finger-width below an imaginary line between the baby s nipples. Your hand should come in from the side so that your fingertips run up and down the sternum. If baby is still choking, repeat back blows and chest thrusts, and call for help. Brain death from lack of oxygen can begin in just four minutes.
Ambulances often take longer to arrive.
For more information on learning what to do if your infant s breathing or heart stops, call your local American Red Cross Chapter or Heart Association office. Through listening, he learns about the world, makes sounds and learns to talk. Your baby s hearing can be checked as early as 6 months. If you suspect your child has a hearing problem, tell her doctor right away. A hearing problem interferes with a baby s ability to communicate and learn.