We had quite a scare last night

[sparks19]

Thanks everyone. I think it definitely took a year or two off my life.

Hannah seems to have forgotten all about with no ill affects lol she still grabs goldfish by the handful and I have to pry her little fingers open and empty her hand and give her just ONE. Stinker.

[Cataholic]

That is scary. So glad she is okay!

Jonah choked one time. On Funions, of all things. He didn't eat them for 6 months, I bet.

[krazyaboutkatz]

How scary. I'm so glad that you knew what to do and that she's fine.

One time when I was at Chili's, a young boy was choking on something and I guess that no one knew what to do because some one called the paramedics. I didn't even know that this was happening until they arrived. Hopefully the boy was okay.

[AdoreMyDogs]

How terrifying! Quinn choked on a baby carrot when she was about 11 or so months old. She used to be a food crammer (cram so much in the mouth that you can't even chew). It scared her to the point that she sobbed, but it scared me and daddy even more. I just grabbed her and gave her a firm "pop" on her back and thankfully it dislodged easially enough.

This thread has opened my eyes to the importance of a child CPR class. I think on Monday I'll check the hospital/YMCA for Child CPR classes. Choking is terrifying and just hearing about Hannah choking brought me to tears.

These babies of ours sure do know how to add grey hairs, don't they? I'm just so glad the food dislodged easially and she's OK now.

[buckner]

That's awesome! I never knew how to dislodge something from a choking baby's throat until my CPR class for infants and children.

But yes, put them on your leg, face towards the ground so gravity can act. and Beat upwards on the middle of their back.

Also, don't be afraid to reach your finger in and down Hannah's throat... sometimes, it's the only way to get something out.

I'm so glad she's ok, though!

[Cookiebaker]

Also, don't be afraid to reach your finger in and down Hannah's throat... sometimes, it's the only way to get something out.

I'm so glad she's ok, though!

Yikes! I think you can make it worse by lodging whatever is in there further down. Maybe I'm way off base, but I think this is horrible advice.

[Sirrahsim]

Also, don't be afraid to reach your finger in and down Hannah's throat... sometimes, it's the only way to get something out.

This is a definite no-no! The only reason that you would be sticking a finger in there would be to sweep something out of her mouth that is easily accessible. If it is towards the back of her mouth or there is any chance you could lodge it farther back in the windpipe, DO NOT TOUCH!

[caseysmom]

It is recommended to open the mouth and look for objects I wouldn't think that putting the finger down the thoat is a good idea but if you can see and get ahold of what they are choking on you should pull it out.