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If the child becomes unresponsive, stops breathing, or turns blue: Shout for help. Tell someone to call 911 or the local emergency number. Carefully place the infant on a firm and flat surface.
Give infant CPR: 30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths. Check for an object in the mouth before giving breaths. If you are alone, leave the infant to call 911 or the local emergency number, or carry the infant with you, only after you have performed 2 minutes of CPR. Continue giving CPR and checking for the object in the mouth until medical help arrives or the infant starts breathing on their own.
Review Date 2/10/2026
Updated by: Jesse Borke, MD, CPE, FAAEM, FACEP, Attending Physician at Kaiser Permanente, Orange County, CA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
