Infant's Throat Is Blocked By Something Scary Until These Doctors Come To The Rescue
There's a good reason that small toys often come with choking hazards —
hildren left on their own will likely swallow them if given the opportunity. While the watch that this infant swallowed likely didn't come with a warning, it's safe to say that it poses risks, as evidenced by the clip below. New parents might want to take this as a lesson: if it's not being used, it belongs in a drawer!
As shown by Google's autocomplete results when searching for "what to do if your inf," choking babies seems to be a common problem.
Unfortunately, it's not just small toys and objects that parents need to be on the watch for. As BabyCenter.com notes, "Babies can and do choke on food..., slip under the water in the tub or a pool, and get caught in drawstrings and curtain cords." It's a grim picture, but it's one worth painting in the name of child safety."
For people who are alone when something like this occurs, BabyCenter.com recommends giving "two minutes of care" before calling 911, unless "the baby is at high risk for heart problems." In those cases, an emergency call should be your first priority.
It's important to note that, while the advice above is useful and accurate (it was reviewed by experts at the Red Cross), it's no replacement for proper training. The American Red Cross offers CPR classes specifically for infants and children, and it would be wise for all able parents to attend. The Red Cross notes that the longest they go for is 5 hours, and it's hard to argue that the investment wouldn't be worth the payoff.
