VIVEA® Anti-Choking Device for Adults and Children
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After thirty years on the job, I learned one thing: when someone is choking, help can't always get there in time. It's the very first seconds that make the difference. This device lets you act right away, while you wait for 911. I keep one at home, in a kitchen drawer.
How to use it
Three moves, nothing more.
- Position: place the right-sized mask over the nose and mouth, pressing firmly for a tight seal.
- Press: with one hand you hold the mask, with the other you push the handle down.
- Pull: sharply upward. The suction pulls out whatever is blocking the airway.
What's in the box
- 1 anti-choking device
- 1 adult mask
- 1 pediatric mask for children
- 1 carry case, easy to spot at a glance
- 1 illustrated guide in English, readable in two minutes
Shipping and returns
Shipping: tracked delivery across Canada, with a tracking number sent as soon as it ships.
Returns: you have 30 days to change your mind. One email is enough and we refund you.
Is it right for the whole family?
Yes. The kit includes two mask sizes, one adult and one pediatric, covering everyone from young children to older adults. The one-way valve prevents pushing the blockage deeper, which makes it safe even for the most fragile.
Do you need training to use it?
No. It's designed to be used by anyone, even with no training and even in shock. Three moves are all it takes: position, press, pull. The illustrated guide included explains everything in two minutes.
How it works
Watch the device in action
When someone is choking, every second counts. The device is built to stay simple and effective even in a panic. Here's how it works and why it fits the whole family.
- Works when the Heimlich isn't enough.
- Designed for children and adults alike
- No special skill needed: anyone can use it easily.
- On top of first-aid basics, never instead of them
Every minute counts
When someone is choking, help isn't always close by, and you may have only seconds.
The brain still holds on
The first damage appears
Irreversible brain damage
Death occurs
Every year in Canada, choking sends hundreds of young children to the emergency room, and it remains a leading cause of accidental death in the home, especially for young children and older adults.
Emergency response times: provincial EMS reporting. Choking-related deaths and hospitalizations: Statistics Canada and Parachute Canada. Brain tolerance to oxygen deprivation: standard medical references.
1. Position
Place the right-sized mask over the nose and mouth, forming a tight seal.
2. Press
Holding the mask in place, push the handle down with your other hand.
3. Pull
Without breaking the seal, pull the handle straight up in one quick, decisive move.
Who needs this device most?
Choking can happen to anyone, but some people are more at risk.
Families with children
Seniors and grandparents
People living alone
Pregnant women
If someone close to you is in one of these groups, the risk in a choking emergency is higher.
Frequently asked questions
How does the device work?
It's a suction device. You place the mask over the nose and mouth, press the handle down, then pull sharply upward. The suction removes the blockage in seconds, including when first-aid steps haven't worked.
How fast does it work?
In seconds. A single move is all it takes: position, press, pull. That speed is what matters, because with a complete blockage you have very little time before the lack of oxygen becomes dangerous.
What are the delivery times?
Your package is tracked and you receive your tracking number by email as soon as it ships.
Can I return the product?
Yes. You have 30 days to change your mind: satisfied or refunded. A simple email is enough to start the return.
Is the device safe?
Yes. It's non-toxic and fitted with a one-way valve that mechanically prevents pushing the blockage deeper. Two masks are included, one adult and one pediatric, for the whole family.
How do I contact customer service?
Write to us and we reply within 24 business hours.
Should I still call for help?
Yes, always. If someone is choking, call 911 first and perform the first-aid steps. This device is there to help during the minutes you wait for the paramedics. It's a complement, never a replacement.
Can I use it on myself?
Yes. Unlike the Heimlich maneuver, which needs someone else's help, this one can be used on your own, with a single hand.
I live alone, this was exactly my case
I often eat alone in the evening and I've already had a big scare with a piece of meat. No one to slap your back, that's what's scary when you're single. What convinced me is that you can use it on yourself. I tested it empty, you manage it with one hand.
Way sturdier than I expected
I honestly expected flimsy plastic given what you find online. The bellows is thick and rigid, the mask is soft and nicely clear, you can see through it. The case is decent too. Matches the photos and honestly better in person.
Easy to understand, wish there was a video
The guide is in English and well done, three moves and that's it, my wife and I understood in two minutes. I'm taking off one star because I'd have liked a link to a demo video in the box, it would reassure people even more. On the product itself, nothing to say.
The baby mask was my real question
My daughter is 9 months old and we're starting solids, the time I'm most scared. There really are two masks, a small and a large, and the small one is truly baby-face size. That's the detail I was looking for before ordering, because so many models are adult-only.
Arrived well, a little slower than expected
Package well wrapped and tracked from start to finish, no complaints there. It took a bit longer than I imagined, so I'm giving four stars to be honest. For this kind of product it's not a big deal, but better to order it before you need it than the other way around.
It fits in the kitchen drawer
I thought it would be bulky and actually the case is the size of a small pouch. I keep it in the drawer right next to the high chair, within reach during meals. The yellow case stands out immediately, no digging around for ten seconds.
English guide and real support
I ordered a similar product last year from an overseas site, instructions in broken English and zero reply when I asked a question. Here the guide is in real, clear English and I got an answer in a day when I wrote. That changes everything for a product like this.
Bought for my mother, not for a child
My mother is 84 and swallows the wrong way regularly since her stroke, we've already had two scares at the table. A lot of people think this is a baby thing, when at home it was her who needed it. The large mask fits an adult face. We have one at her place and one at ours.
My husband thought it was overkill
When I ordered it my husband said I was overdoing it. Three weeks later, he's the one who asked for a second one for his parents' place, where we go every Sunday. Nobody thinks it's overkill once the thing is there and you know where it's kept.
Round foods are my nightmare
What terrifies me are cherry tomatoes, grapes and round candies, the ones that block the airway completely. I tested the device empty and the suction is strong, you can feel it really pulling. I always cut everything into quarters, but at other people's homes I can't control what my daughter is given.
I compared for two weeks
I spent a while comparing the models floating around social media, lots of sites with no address, no proper guide, no one to talk to. I picked this one for that reason, not for the price, which isn't the lowest. On a product like this I'd rather pay a bit more and know who I'm dealing with.
I'd taken the course, it wasn't enough
I took a standard first-aid course three years ago, I thought I was set. The day my daughter choked on a piece of apple, I found myself frozen. I knew the steps, my hands just wouldn't follow. That's exactly why I ordered this. Knowing what to do and being able to do it when it happens are two different things.
We used it, and that's why I'm posting
I never thought I'd write this. My 2-year-old son with a piece of hot dog, no more sound, it was that silence that terrified me. My husband called 911 while I placed the mask. Two pulls and the piece came out. The paramedics still came to check and everything was fine. I'll never call it magic, but that night it held.
I watch my grandkids and I'm 68
My fear was not having the strength to do proper compressions on a little one. Here there's no force to apply, you place it and pull, the move comes on its own. I tried it empty several times to reassure myself. It takes no grip, and that's what decided me.
The price stops mattering afterward
I hesitated over the price, telling myself it'd be one more thing sleeping in a drawer. Then I thought, it's the same idea as a fire extinguisher, you don't do the math. It's been four months without needing it and I hope that continues. I haven't regretted it for a second.
A complement, not a replacement
I'm a volunteer firefighter and I see a lot of questionable stuff on the subject. What I appreciate here is that it's presented as a complement, not a replacement for first-aid steps. You call 911, you do the steps, and this comes on top. Put that way it's honest, so I recommend it to the people around me.
Built for shaking hands
My fear was panicking and doing it wrong. What reassures me is there's nothing to set, nothing to measure, no button. You place it on the face, you pull, done. Fewer steps means fewer chances to mess up when you're in a panic, that's what I told myself.
Fair question about upkeep
Product as described and well finished. My only reservation is that I'd have liked more detail on cleaning after a real use and on replacing the masks over time. I ended up writing to customer service, who replied, but it might as well be spelled out in the guide.
I ordered risk-free
What made me take the plunge was knowing I could send it back if I didn't like it. In the end I'm keeping it, but when you buy something like this without seeing it in person, that matters. I got a fast reply to my question before ordering, which is a good sign.
Home daycare provider, I keep it on hand
I look after four children at home and I'm up to date on my mandatory training. I still wanted this device on top, because in training they remind us that time is what matters most. It's mounted in the main room, visible, and parents often ask me where I got it.