The scariest parenting moments usually don’t come with a warning. One second your baby is eating, playing, or fighting bedtime, and the next you’re trying to decide if it’s normal gagging, real choking, or something that needs CPR. I sit down with pediatric nurse, mom of three, and expert behind The Medical Mamas, Shayna Babb to get practical, calm, and specific about what to do when seconds matter during a child's medical emergency.

We unpack the important of CPR and choking education, and why “I’ll figure it out in the moment” is a dangerous plan. We talk through the most common choking hazards, the biggest mistakes to avoid (like blind finger sweeps), and the exact infant choking steps that could save your child's life. We also dig into her hot take on trendy dechoker devices, when they might help, and why your hands and knowledge should always come first and so much more.

More Of What We Discuss:
• why CPR and choking training matters because we are the first responder as parents
• how pediatric emergencies often start with sick lungs from RSV flu pneumonia and asthma
• the differences between gagging versus choking
• what NOT to do when a child is gagging
• a step-by-step demonstration of how to safely and effectively handle a choking emergency
• why devices like dechokers can delay action if you do not practice
• febrile seizures basics and the biggest misconception about them

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Ep. 19 Shayna Babb: How To Act Fast In A Child Choking or CPR Emergency