So the very first thing I'm going to do, I need to check for a response. How do I check for responsiveness in an infant? Well, you don't want to shake the baby. So I'm going to tap the feet.

First aid steps for a choking baby (one and under): Step 1 ... Hit them firmly on their back between the shoulder blades up to five times. If back blows do not dislodge the blockage, move on to step 2 ...

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