If your baby can cough forcefully or cry strongly do not attempt the following steps to dislodge it. Instead, monitor her closely until you know the blockage has been dislodged. Be ready to act if the symptoms worsen and persist. [2] X Research source
If you can see the obstruction in the baby’s mouth or throat and it is easily accessible you can remove it, but do not feel around in the baby’s throat. You risk pushing the obstruction in further. [4] X Research source You should not try to grab and pull out the obstruction if the baby is conscious. [5] X Research source If the baby is unconscious, remove any visible objects from the mouth and begin CPR until the ambulance arrives. Be aware that there may be resistance to inflation initially until the stuck object is removed.
Ensure that you are not covering the baby’s mouth or twisting his neck. The baby’s head should be slightly lower than her chest. [8] X Research source
If, after administering five back blows, the baby’s airway has not been cleared, you will need to perform five chest thrusts.
Check if the blockage has been dislodged and if it is easy for you to take it out do so, but again, do not risk pushing it in further. Continue to perform back blows and chest thrusts in this cycle until the blockage has been removed or until help arrives. [13] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source If the object has not been dislodged after three cycles of back blows and chest thrusts be sure to call emergency services immediately, if you haven’t already. [14] X Research source
