HEIMLICH HEROES BLOG

What do baseballs, hot dogs, steak, and bottle caps have in common?

The best part about the Heimlich Heroes™ training program - besides the fact that it saves lives, of course - is that it can be taught anywhere, at any time!

Over the course of three years, Heimlich Heroes™ has been working with USA Girl Scouts Overseas in Paris, France to help them achieve their dream of providing a way to educate their community about the Heimlich Maneuver® and how to respond in choking emergencies.

Imagine this: You’re leaning against your car enjoying the fresh McDonald’s you just ordered. Your brother is scarfing down his McRib sandwich behind you in the car. Suddenly, you feel a thud on your back.

Although supervision is obviously the best way to prevent an accident from happening, parents can’t watch their kids every second of the day. So what precautions can you take to decrease the risk of choking in your home? Here are five simple tips.