Daycare Emergency Basics
Infant and child ready, every shift.
Choking
Baby (under 1): 5 back blows face-down, then 5 chest thrusts with the heel of 1 hand face-up—never abdominal thrusts on a baby. Child: 5 back blows, then 5 abdominal thrusts. Repeat until it clears; call 911.
Infant & child CPR
Not breathing normally? Call 911 and begin CPR, following the dispatcher. Give compressions with breaths if trained and willing. For an infant, use 1 hand or the 2-thumb encircling-hands technique; if you cannot encircle the chest, use the heel of 1 hand. Attach an AED promptly, using pediatric pads or an attenuator if available.
Find your AED
Everyone should know where it is before they need it. Our AED is located: ____________ · Our trained staff: ____________.
When it’s a child, knowing the first move is everything — practice it with your team.