What to do when a child starts to choke


If a baby is choking, lay them on your arm with their head lower than their body, and deliver five back blows between their shoulder blades to help dislodge the object. — KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital

The nation was recently shocked by the news of a child's death due to choking on chewy candy. 

This incident reminds us of the importance of awareness regarding first aid in choking situations, especially among children.

5.5 PAYDAY OFFER: 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
First aid , choking , child health

Next In Health

What is ‘nonna-maxxing’?��
Should we implement DRGs in Malaysia?
The latest expert guides to eating right�
Offering a second chance�to injured workers
Belgian PM’s wife shares her anorexia struggle�
Malaysia's current malaria battle front: Zoonotic disease
Is the buzzing in your ears serious or merely annoying?
Biohacking: the way to crack your body’s ’feel-good code’
Black and green rice have therapeutic potential
Updated strength training guidelines: keep it simple and consistent

Others Also Read