How To Treat the Choking Conscious Infant By Dorothy Habrat, DO, University of New Mexico School of Medicine Reviewed / Revised Jul 2022 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Indications Contraindications Complications Equipment Additional Considerations Relevant Anatomy Positioning Step-by-Step Description of Procedure Aftercare Warnings and Common Errors Tips and Tricks More Information Topic Resources Back blows—infant Chest thrusts—infant How To Treat the Choking... Choking in an infant is usually caused by a small object the baby has placed in its mouth (eg, food, toy, button, coin, or balloon).