Choking First Aid for Babies: A Calm, Practical Guide for parents

Learn exactly what to do if your baby starts to choke- without the panic. This bite-sized, expert-led course covers what choking is, how to prevent it, and step-by-step first aid for babies under one year old. Perfect for parents, grandparents, and carers who want calm, confidence-boosting guidance in case the unthinkable happens.

  • Printable page for your notes

  • What choking is and how to recognise it

  • The difference between mild and severe choking

  • Common choking hazards for babies

  • Step-by-step first aid for a choking baby (0–1 year)

  • How to give back blows and chest thrusts safely

  • Perfect for parents, grandparents, anyone worried about choking

If you’ve ever worried about your baby choking, you’re not alone- and you’re in the right place.

This short, friendly course gives you the calm confidence to know what to do if it ever happens. Let’s take the fear out of first aid, together.

Why you should learn with Sammy

"I'm a mum of three, former nurse and nurse educator, and the founder of Happy Hearts First Aid. I’ve spent years helping parents feel calm and confident when it comes to keeping their little ones safe. I know firsthand how overwhelming baby proofing can feel, and I’m here to make it simple, practical, and fear-free. No fluff, no pressure- just real advice that works in real homes."

Founder

Sammy Davies

Sammy Davies is the founder of Happy Hearts First Aid- a friendly, fear-free first aid training business based in Buckinghamshire. With a background as a nurse and nurse educator, and now a mum of three, Sammy brings warmth, humour, and heaps of practical knowledge to every session she runs. When she’s not teaching or packing Ouch Pouches, you’ll find her chasing her little ones, drinking lukewarm tea, and championing small businesses in her local community.