At the 2023 I Am Mom Summit, pediatric ER nurse and mom of five Shannon Tripp delivered one of the most impactful sessions of the event: a heartfelt, empowering talk on essential life-saving skills every mom should know. Blending her medical expertise with her personal story of saving her own child from choking, Shannon reminded moms that while emergencies are terrifying, preparation and knowledge can turn fear into confidence.
Key Highlights from Shannon’s Talk
1. Moms are the safest place for their children. Shannon emphasized that children feel safest in their mother’s arms, and that intuition combined with knowledge creates a fortress of safety for kids.
2. Be prepared, not paralyzed. Emergencies can happen anywhere—from restaurants to playgrounds—and moms often have only seconds to act. Having the skills to respond quickly can mean the difference between tragedy and safety.
3. A personal wake-up call. Shannon shared the story of her one-year-old son choking in a restaurant, and how her training as an ER nurse saved his life. This moment became her mission: to ensure every mom knows how to act in critical moments.
4. Simple, powerful tools. Shannon demonstrated how to help choking infants and children using back blows and the Heimlich maneuver, showing moms they are fully capable of saving lives—even without medical titles or training.
5. Prevention starts with presence. Shannon stressed that tragedies like drowning are preventable when parents are present, engaged, and close by during everyday moments.
About the Speaker
Shannon Tripp is a pediatric ER nurse, educator, and mom of five who has made it her mission to equip parents with practical, life-saving tools. After more than a decade in emergency medicine, she began teaching online through her courses and community, empowering moms everywhere to feel confident in keeping their children safe.
Instagram: @shantripp
Website: www.shannontripp.com
