Infant First Aid

The first step in providing first aid to an infant is to check their airway. Make sure there is nothing blocking their mouth or nose, and that they are able to breathe.

If an infant is choking, you should give them a drink of water, perform the Heimlich maneuver, and call 911.

The proper way to perform CPR on an infant is to give them 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.

The recommended first aid treatment for a burn on an infant is to apply a cold compress.

If an infant has a fever, you should give them a lukewarm bath, give them a cold bath, and give them a fever reducer.

The recommended first aid treatment for a cut on an infant is to apply pressure to the wound.

If an infant has a seizure, you should call 911.

The recommended first aid treatment for a bee sting on an infant is to apply a cold compress.

If an infant has a rash, you should apply a calamine lotion, apply a hydrocortisone cream, and give the infant a bath.

The recommended first aid treatment for a sprain on an infant is to apply a cold compress, apply a warm compress, and elevate the injured area.

If an infant has a broken bone, you should call 911, immobilize the injured area, and apply a cold compress.

The recommended first aid treatment for a head injury on an infant is to apply a cold compress.

If an infant has a poisoning, you should call 911.

If an infant has a near-drowning, you should start CPR, give the infant oxygen, and call 911.

If an infant has an allergic reaction, you should give the infant an antihistamine, call 911, and apply a cold compress.