What Is Infant CPR?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques for very young children and babies are known as infant CPR. This is different than normal CPR in that both the baby’s mouth and nostrils are covered by the other person’s mouth, and the chest compressions are done with fingers, instead of the palm of the hand. Infant CPR is often practiced in CPR classes, and those who are CPR certified should have at least some familiarity with CPR for both infants and adults. As with all types of CPR, the technique for infants should only be used until professional help arrives.
