I was refreshing my infant CPR skills because I took the course 1 year ago. I came across this video on choking, which I thought was helpful and I wanted to share. I think it does a great job at distinguishing between choking and gagging/coughing.

Gagging and coughing is common and normal, especially when kids start eating foods. Choking is when something is lodged in the airway and makes it difficult to breath or stops breathing until it is dislodged.

What are your experiences with infants and kids and first foods? I've seen infants cough and/or gag with foods, but luckily I've never been with an infant who has started to choke. I have the knowledge to help, but knock on wood, I'm ok if I never have to use it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94j_xAhNR9s

Busy day tonight at the breastfeeding drop-in clinic!
Two nursing students shadowing to learn about breastfeeding, 2 moms, 2 babies, and 3 toddlers. We had to move to a bigger room to fit everyone (good problem to have!)
Thanks Marci Sander Cooper and Lauren Servos for stopping by!
Next week, the drop in clinic is switching from Monday nights to Tuesday afternoons (3pm - 6pm). Feel free to spread the word!

Millie doubles as the official Nurtured Beginnings vehicle AND the official Lumber Loader!
Picking up wood to build floating shelves for a home project. :-)