What Preventive Measures Can I Do To Keep My Child From Choking?

Every single year over 3,000 people die from choking incidents - most of which are children. A lot of children also choke on one specific food - hot dogs. This is an incredibly scary statistic, I know because I have totally been there and it is frightening. So how exactly can you lower this rate, especially when it comes to your own children? First and foremost I think as a parent it's important that you have some knowledge about CPR. In fact, you should go take a class or two and at least learn the basics.

This could ultimately save your child's life, but if you don't know how to do CPR correctly you could also end up hurting them as well! It's also important to have some emergency medical supplies in your home such as a first aid kit or manual. The manuals are nice because you can learn HOW to get something out of the windpipe correctly. Some of these manuals are like Airplane manuals, they show you directions plus illustrations which are always helpful! The next thing you can do to keep your child from choking, is to cut up their food in small pieces - especially hot dogs.

In fact, it's probably a good idea if you don't let them have this food until they are a little older. Also, be sure to follow warning labels on toys and other household products such as; keep this and all small parts away from children 3 and under. And PLEASE keep ALL plastic bags away from ALL children. I cannot tell you how many times I've been out in a store and have seen a parent LET a child have a plastic bag and my heart just sinks. This is not safe nor will it ever be safe for a child! To find some of the best quality EMS gear and EMT supplies, please visit our website at www.DixieEMS.com