Infant CPR & First Aid Guide

Step-by-step guide for infant CPR and common first aid situations.

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🚨 Emergency: Call Your Local Emergency Number Immediately

If baby is unresponsive and not breathing normally, start CPR and call your local emergency number immediately.

Check responsiveness

Tap foot gently. Shout baby's name. If no response, shout for help and call your local emergency number.

Open airway

Tilt head back slightly (neutral position for infants - Not too far back). Lift chin gently.

Check for breathing

Look, listen and feel for breath for no more than 10 seconds.

Give rescue breaths (x2)

Cover baby's mouth AND nose with your mouth. Give 2 small, gentle puffs (1 second each). Watch chest rise.

Start chest compressions

Place 2 fingers on breastbone, just below nipple line. Push down 4cm (1.5 inches). Rate: 100–120/min.

30:2 cycle

30 compressions then 2 rescue breaths. Continue until help arrives or baby recovers.

How to Use the Infant CPR & First Aid Guide

Step-by-step guide for infant CPR and common first aid situations.

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Singapore note: this tool supports planning only. For urgent symptoms, call 995 or go to the nearest children's emergency department.

Medical Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results are estimates only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical decisions. In an emergency, call 995 (Singapore) immediately.

Infant CPR: Step-by-Step Guide (Singapore BCLS Standards)

If you think a baby is unresponsive: Call 995 immediately. Start CPR only if baby is unresponsive and not breathing normally. This guide is for education only. Take a certified BCLS course at Singapore Red Cross or SRFAC for hands-on training.

Check for Response

Tap the baby's foot firmly and call their name. Shout for help and call 995 (or ask someone to call while you start CPR).

Position Baby

Place baby on a firm, flat surface on their back. Tilt the head back gently (neutral position for infants, not hyperextended).

Check Breathing

Look, listen and feel for no more than 10 seconds. If not breathing normally, give 2 rescue breaths.

Rescue Breaths

Cover baby's nose AND mouth with your mouth. Give 2 gentle puffs lasting 1 second each, enough to see the chest rise.

Start Chest Compressions

Place 2 fingers on the centre of the chest, just below the nipple line. Press down ~4 cm (about one-third the chest depth). Release fully. Rate: 100-120 per minute.

CPR Ratio

30 compressions, then 2 rescue breaths. Repeat until help arrives, baby starts breathing, or you are physically unable to continue.

Choking in Infants: 5 Back Blows + 5 Chest Thrusts

Hold face-down on forearm

Support the infant's head with your hand, face downward, slightly lower than the chest.

Give 5 firm back blows

Strike firmly between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand. Check after each blow.

Turn face-up, give 5 chest thrusts

Place 2 fingers on the centre of the chest. Push down about 4cm, 5 times.

Check the mouth

If you can SEE the object, remove it carefully. Never do a blind finger sweep in infants.

Where to Learn CPR in Singapore

✓ Singapore Red Cross: Heartsaver / BCLS + AED courses (from SGD 50)
✓ SRFAC (Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council): accredited providers island-wide
✓ Many hospitals offer infant CPR workshops for new parents (ask at KKH or NUH)