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.

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