The general principles of giving CPR to an infant are the same as they are for children and adults. However, because the infant’s body is smaller, you will position your hands differently to deliver compressions.

 

Place the pads of two fingers on the center of the infant’s chest, just below the nipple line. If you feel the notch at the end of the infant’s breastbone, move your fingers slightly toward the infant’s head.

 

Place your other hand on the infant’s forehead. Give compressions by using the pads of your fingers to compress the chest about 1½ inches. 

 

When you give rescue breaths, open the airway by tilting the head to a neutral position Instead of pinching the nose shut and covering the mouth with your mouth, cover the infant’s nose and mouth with your mouth to form a seal.