What is the difference between a baby and a child for first aid?

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A baby is anyone up to the age of 12 months or a year.

A child is anyone between the ages of 1 and 18 (Resus Council 2022).  This becomes relevant when you are carrying out the primary survey, doing CPR and also dealing with choking. Children are more likely to have a hypoxic or respiratory arrest.