Emergency Guide: CPR for Children

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As moms, we spend tons of time, energy, and money obsessing about every detail of our kids' safety. But here's a basic you may not be on top of: Do you know how to perform CPR on your child in case of an emergency?

There are lifesaving techniques you need to know how to execute, correctly and quickly, if your child is choking, suffocating, drowning -- or has stopped breathing for any other reason. Would you know what to do?

Print out our essential Emergency Guide to CPR for infants and older kids and put it on your fridge (it's a printable PDF, complete with illustrations). Read and discuss it with your partner and your child's caregiver.

 

 

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littlebitsy wrote:

This is outdated from 2006 - things have changed. Can you provide an updated guide.?

8/4/2011 11:38:25 AM Report Abuse
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