This page is a work in progress to add resources we find helpful and hope you will too.
CPR DONE RIGHT
Cheryl McWilliams
Resources
Choking
Did you Know:
- Infants airway is about the size of a straw
- A toddlers airway is about the size of your pinky
- Choking is silent
- Taking a CPR class includes training on choking emergency
Goals as a parent:
- Know high risk foods
- Know when to help
- Know how to help
- Know when call 911
- Know when to start CPR
High Risk Foods for Infants & Toddlers
Highest food risks for up to age 5.
- Hot dogs
- Whole grapes
- Candy (think hard or sticky candy).
- Whole cherry tomatoes
- Whole nuts
- Big spoonful of peanut butter
- Cubes of cheese
- Raw vegetables
- Popcorn
- Whole blue berries
- Whole olives
Infant – How to help when choking
An infant is defined by a child up to 1 year of age.
Their airway is about the size of a straw.
Read our Step – by – Guide on how to help an infant who is choking. Includes helpful pictures and step by step instructions.
- Our Education Blog: Infant Choking education
- AHA guide: Infant Choking Guide
Toddler – How to help when choking
A toddler’s airway up to about age 5 is about the size of your pinky.
- Our Educational Blog: coming soon
- AHA guide: Child Choking
Resources
Car Seat Safety
Did you Know:
- Picking the right car seat is based on age, size, and developmental needs (not cost)
- Most aftermarket products are not recommended to use and can be unsafe
- You should not buy a used car seat
Goals as a parent:
- Know the types of car seats
- Know how to pick the right car seat for your child
- Know how to properly install
- Know when to change your seat
- Take a car seat safety class
A note about – Safe in the Seat
I am pleased to recommend the resources provided by Michelle, a dedicated mom and Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Expert. She has created an outstanding online education platform, Safe in the Seat, that I recommend. Since discovering her courses in 2021, I have gained invaluable knowledge and insights, and I enjoy following her on Instagram for further tips and updates.
As we start offering in-person courses at CPR Done Right, we’re looking forward to providing hands-on training, where families can practice installing car seats and receive helpful inspections. I’ll definitely keep recommending Michelle’s online courses because they perfectly support our mission of helping families stay safe on the road!
Training from CPR Done Right
Starting summer 2025
- We will offer in-person courses with a certified car seat safety technician
- Participants will have hands-on practice installing various car seats
- Option for installation inspections
Types of Car Seats
Basically you can divide the types of car seats into 5 main categories:
- Infant
- Convertible
- Forward Facing only
- High Back Booster
- No Back Booster
Helpful blog from Safe in the Seat describing the differences with pros/cons
Picking the Right Car Seat
Choosing the right car seat can be daunting. I know this firsthand because I have purchased four different ones. I was overwhelmed by the numerous types and brands available.
An important thing to know is that not all car seats are the same. The type of seat needed depends on several things like age, size, and developmental needs. So, it’s important to understand your needs an do your research. The most expensive may not actually be the best for your child.
When I transitioned from an infant car seat to a convertible car seat, I found the Car Seat Finder from Safe in the Seat to be an incredibly helpful tool. It made it much easier to narrow down my options.
Helpful resources:
Online Car Seat Training
Online educational resources I recommend:
Great place to start getting information about the basics of car seats (Free resource)
- Website: HealthyChild.org
Safe in the Seat. Cost for online courses but lots of free tips on her Instagram page.
- Website: Safe in The Seat
- Instagram: Instagram Account
Resources
CPR
Did you Know:
- Infants usually have healthy hearts. If an infants heart stops it is usually because they are having trouble breathing or can’t breathe.
- 70% of cardiac arrests happen at home
- Every 1 min someone needs CPR and does not receive it their chance of survival decreases by 10%. Average EMS response time is 7-10 minutes.
Goals as a parent:
- Learn how to identify and handling choking emergencies
- Take a CPR course with hands-on practice to gain confidence
Infant/Child CPR
If a child or infant’s heart stops, you should provide compressions with breaths.
- Step 1: Make sure the scene is safe.
- Step 2: Check to see if they are wake and breathing normally. If they are not…..
- Step 3: Shout for help/Call 911
- Step 4: Provide CPR (compressions and breaths)
- AHA handout: How to Perform CPR on Child/Infant
- AHA handout: Infant CPR with Details
- AHA handout: Child CPR with Details
CPR Courses at CPR Done Right
CPR Family and Friends:
- Covers: Customizable CPR course
- Registration: Private group of 4 or more
- Certification: Non Certification AHA course
- Length: 2.5 hours
Heartsaver CPR/AED
- Covers: CPR, AED use, and Choking emergencies
- Registration: Book scheduled class
- Certification: 2 year AHA certification card
- Length: 2.5 to 3.0 hours
- Covers: CPR, AED use, Choking emergencies, and basic First Aid
- Registration: Book scheduled class
- Certification: 2 year AHA certification card
- Length: 4.0 to 4.5 hours