Emergency Infant First Aid Guide

1. Infant Choking (Under 1 Year Old)

If an infant is coughing forcefully or crying, the airway is only partially blocked. Do not interfere — allow them to cough it out. If the baby is silent, unable to cry, or turning blue, act immediately:

Repeat 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts until the object is expelled or emergency responders arrive. NEVER perform blind finger sweeps in the mouth!

2. Falls from Beds or Changing Tables

Falls are the leading cause of accidental injury in infants. If your baby falls:

• Do not move the baby if you suspect a neck or spinal injury (unless they are in immediate danger).
• Watch for Red Flags (First 24–48 Hours): Loss of consciousness (even for seconds), repeated vomiting, uneven pupils, bleeding or clear fluid from ears/nose, excessive sleepiness where baby won't wake for feeds, or a soft bulging spot on the head. If any occur, go to the emergency room immediately.
• Apply a cold compress wrapped in a towel to bumps or bruises for 10 minutes.

3. Burns & Scalds (Hot Liquids)

• Immediately Cool: Hold the burned area under cool running tap water for 15 to 20 minutes.
• DO NOT apply: Butter, ice, oils, egg whites, or panthenol sprays on fresh burns — they trap heat and increase tissue damage.
• Cover loosely with clean plastic cling wrap or a sterile non-stick cloth and seek medical attention for burns larger than a coin or with blisters.

4. Pediatric Medication Dosing by WEIGHT (Not Age)