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In a new set of guidelines, the American Heart Association says kids as young as 4 can help save lives in the event of a heart attack. We asked some experts what kinds of skills kids this young are capable of learning.| Parents
One second your child is laughing and playing; the next, they’re gasping for breath. Choking is every parent’s nightmare, and for good reason: It’s the fourth leading cause of accidental death in children under the age of 5. And sadly, it can happen in an instant. | What to Expect
Choking happens when an object gets inhaled and then stuck in a person’s airway. Babies and small children are particularly at risk of choking because of their small throats and tracheas, making it easy for things to get stuck.| What to Expect
Learn more about the American Heart Association's efforts to reduce death caused by heart disease and stroke. Also learn about cardiovascular conditions, ECC and CPR, donating, heart disease information for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and educators and healthy living.| www.heart.org
