Paramedic shows what to do if your child starts choking and the steps parents should take

Every parent wants to keep their child safe and protect their little ones from harm.

But many mums and dads worry they may not know what to do if their child falls ill. And choking is a common concern for those with young children.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) says that, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics and hospital admissions data from NHS Digital, there are around six to 10 deaths a year and 600 hospital admissions of children aged under five from choking and inhalation of food and other objects.