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 Is choking serious business? Of course it is! Although rare, choking is a real risk and a primary concern for all parents when starting their baby on solids. To help ease this anxiety, I am joined by Brandon Doerksen who is the founder of Thrive Training Institute which is an online CPR program aiming to help parents gain knowledge and confidence in case they encounter a choking baby. Brandon will be reviewing five choking prevention tips on how to reduce the risk of choking in babies while baby-led weaning.

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In this episode, Brandon Doerksen will be talking about:

• Ways to reduce choking risks as a baby takes the transition to solid foods while baby-led weaning

• Courses for parents to educate themselves on how to react if their baby chokes

• The difference between a choke and a gag and the importance of observing a baby during the early stages of eating

ABOUT THE GUEST

• Brandon Doersken and his wife Caitlyn are co-founders of Thrive Training Institute which is an online training platform that specializes in health and safety training

• Thrive Training Institute offers courses that include CPR, first aid, refresher CPR bundle and the choking prevention & response course

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CPR COURSE

CPR skills save babies’ lives. BLW does not increase choking risk but knowing CPR can save your baby’s life in the event of choking. SIGN UP for the CPR Course at THRIVE TRAINING INSTITUTE you can get $10 off with my affiliate discount code KATIE10.

CHOCKING PREVENTION & RESPONSE COURSE

The course is a comprehensive choking prevention curriculum that I teach along with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP and Brandon Doerksen, CPR Trainer. You can use the code KATIE10 to get $10 off.

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