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Look for signs of choking.
Call 911 if the child can’t talk, cough, or breathe.
Give back blows between the shoulder blades.
Use the heel of your hand to give 5 back blows.
Make a fist and grasp it with your other hand.
Give thrusts between the belly button and breastbone.
Give 5 upward thrusts into the belly.
Repeat these steps until the object pops out.