Rest your arm on your thigh, so her head is lower than her chest. Your finger tips should be one finger width below an imaginary line between the baby's nipples. Your hand should come in from the side, as shown here, so that your fingertips run up and down the sternum. If the 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.
The instructions on this page are not a substitute for taking a class and practicing the techniques. 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. Awakens or quiets to sound of parent's voice Typically turns eyes and head toward the source of sound. Shows signs of being startled. Turns head and shoulders toward sounds even when he can't see what's happening.