Choking is a serious and life-threatening medical emergency. It can happen to anyone at any age, however, young children are most at risk of choking.

2 – 4 babies choke to death each year in England and Wales. It is in fact the third most common cause of death for babies.

Recognition of choking & understanding how it differs to the signs of gagging is key to effectively helping in a serious choking emergency.

According to a survey by St John Ambulance, 40% of parents have witnessed their own baby choke, yet over 80% of these parents had no idea what to do in such a situation. This is an alarming statistic, especially when you consider that an average of 34 children are treated in hospital for choking on food every day.

Every second counts in a choking emergency, knowing the correct procedure really can save lives.

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