Why should you learn the Heimlich Maneuver before you go babysitting?
1. It will help you keep the child safe if there is a fire
2. It will help you keep the child safe if there is a tornado
3. It will help you help the child if they are choking
4. It will help you help the child if they are drowning
The correct answer is:
3. It will help you help the child if they are choking.
Learning the Heimlich Maneuver is crucial for babysitters because young children, especially those under the age of five, are more prone to choking due to their tendency to put objects in their mouths. Babysitters who are trained in the Heimlich Maneuver can quickly and effectively assist a choking child by dislodging the object blocking their airway and preventing potentially fatal consequences.