Paediatric first aidFirst aid for babies and children.First aid adviceCPR for babies (under one year old)If a baby is not responding to you, you will need to call 999 or 112 for emergency help and follow the instructions of the ambulance service call handler which will include starting CPR.Learn More about CPR for babies (under one year old)CPR on a ChildIf a child is unresponsive and not breathing normally, you will need to call 999 or 112 for emergency help and perform child CPR straight away. Learn what to do.Learn More about CPR on a ChildChoking baby (under one year old)As you start weaning your baby, and they become more active, they may be at risk of choking.Learn More about Choking baby (under one year old)Choking ChildWhen a child is choking, they may be unable to breathe properly. Find out what to look for and how to perform first aid.Learn More about Choking ChildPrimary survey for babiesThe primary survey is a quick way to find out how to treat any life-threatening conditions a baby may have using DRABC. Learn what to do.Learn More about Primary survey for babiesHow to put a baby in the recovery positionIf a baby is not responding to you but breathing normally, it’s safe to put them in the recovery position to keep the airway open and to prevent them from choking. Learn how.Learn More about How to put a baby in the recovery positionHow to put a child in the recovery positionIf a child is not responding to you but breathing normally, it’s safe to put them in the recovery position. Learn what to do.Learn More about How to put a child in the recovery positionBaby seizuresSeizures in babies can happen for many reasons. Find out what to look for and what to do.Learn More about Baby seizuresHead injuries in babies and childrenWhen your baby starts to crawl, they may bump their head or fall. Find out what to look for and what to do for minor and severe head injuries in babies and children.Learn More about Head injuries in babies and childrenCroupChildren can sometimes be affected by a condition called croup. Find out what to look for and how to perform first aid.Learn More about CroupIf you're looking for more than just adviceFind first aid coursesWe deliver certified training courses to companies, local authorities, schools, community groups and individuals.First aid coursesShop first aid suppliesOur supplies range is carefully selected to meet the highest standards of safety and reliability.First aid suppliesVolunteer with usAt St John Ambulance, we're always looking for caring people to join our life-saving team.Volunteer opportunitiesFind first aid coursesWe deliver certified training courses to companies, local authorities, schools, community groups and individuals.First aid coursesShop first aid suppliesOur supplies range is carefully selected to meet the highest standards of safety and reliability.First aid suppliesVolunteer with usAt St John Ambulance, we're always looking for caring people to join our life-saving team.Volunteer opportunitiesFind first aid coursesWe deliver certified training courses to companies, local authorities, schools, community groups and individuals.First aid coursesVolunteer with usAt St John Ambulance, we're always looking for caring people to join our life-saving team.Volunteer opportunitiesFind first aid coursesWe deliver certified training courses to companies, local authorities, schools, community groups and individuals.First aid coursesShop first aid suppliesOur supplies range is carefully selected to meet the highest standards of safety and reliability.First aid supplies
CPR for babies (under one year old)If a baby is not responding to you, you will need to call 999 or 112 for emergency help and follow the instructions of the ambulance service call handler which will include starting CPR.Learn More about CPR for babies (under one year old)
CPR on a ChildIf a child is unresponsive and not breathing normally, you will need to call 999 or 112 for emergency help and perform child CPR straight away. Learn what to do.Learn More about CPR on a Child
Choking baby (under one year old)As you start weaning your baby, and they become more active, they may be at risk of choking.Learn More about Choking baby (under one year old)
Choking ChildWhen a child is choking, they may be unable to breathe properly. Find out what to look for and how to perform first aid.Learn More about Choking Child
Primary survey for babiesThe primary survey is a quick way to find out how to treat any life-threatening conditions a baby may have using DRABC. Learn what to do.Learn More about Primary survey for babies
How to put a baby in the recovery positionIf a baby is not responding to you but breathing normally, it’s safe to put them in the recovery position to keep the airway open and to prevent them from choking. Learn how.Learn More about How to put a baby in the recovery position
How to put a child in the recovery positionIf a child is not responding to you but breathing normally, it’s safe to put them in the recovery position. Learn what to do.Learn More about How to put a child in the recovery position
Baby seizuresSeizures in babies can happen for many reasons. Find out what to look for and what to do.Learn More about Baby seizures
Head injuries in babies and childrenWhen your baby starts to crawl, they may bump their head or fall. Find out what to look for and what to do for minor and severe head injuries in babies and children.Learn More about Head injuries in babies and children
CroupChildren can sometimes be affected by a condition called croup. Find out what to look for and how to perform first aid.Learn More about Croup
