Recovery position for a baby:
- Cradle them in your arm with the head tilted downwards.
- Call 999/112 for emergency help.
- Monitor their level of response.
What to do
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If the baby is not responding to you, first perform a primary survey. If this establishes that they are unresponsive but breathing, put them in the recovery position.
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Cradle the baby in your arms, with their head tilted downwards to prevent them from choking or inhaling vomit.
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Call 999 or 112 for emergency help and continuously monitor their breathing and level of consciousness until help arrives.
How to do CPR on a baby (under one year old)
If a baby is not responding to you and not breathing normally, you will need to call 999 or 112 for emergency help and start CPR straight away. Learn what to do.
