Call 911 first

CPR — Child & Infant

Unresponsive and not breathing. Start CPR immediately and call 911.

BreathingAll ages

When to call 911

•Always. Send someone. If alone with a child, do 2 minutes of CPR first, then call.

Step-by-step

Tap a step to mark it done — helps you keep place under stress.

Do not

✕Do not delay CPR to search for a pulse if you're unsure.
✕Do not press on the ribs or below the breastbone.

After the emergency

→Every child who received CPR needs immediate emergency evaluation.

Prevent it

✓Take a certified pediatric CPR class. Refresh every 2 years.

Related guides

Choking — Infant (under 1)

Baby can't cry, cough, or breathe. Act within seconds using back blows and chest thrusts.

Choking — Child (1+)

Child can't speak, cough, or breathe. Use abdominal thrusts (Heimlich).

Safenest is educational guidance based on widely accepted first-aid practices. It does not replace professional medical care. In any emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) first.