Bachelor In Paradise alum Kevin Wendt has a sober warning for parents after a frightening incident involving his young son. 

Kevin Wendt opens up about his son’s medical emergency

Wendt recently took to social media to urge parents to make sure they were familiar with life-saving first aid measures. 

In an Instagram video, The Bachelorette Canada winner opened up about a medical emergency his son Nash experienced. 

“This is a public service announcement to all parents of young children,” he said. 

Wendt’s wife Astrid Loch was giving their two children a bath when she started screaming, Wendt shared. When he entered the bathroom, he found his youngest child in severe distress. 

“Nash was completely purple from the nipples up,” he said.

The trained firefighter immediately sprang into action. He slapped his toddler – who was choking on his own saliva – multiple times on his back and also performed chest compressions. Thankfully, his swift actions helped, and Nash was OK. But the incident was still terrifying, Wendt said.  

“When I say it was the scariest moment of my whole life, I’m not exaggerating,” he said.

‘Bachelor In Paradise’ star urges parents to learn CPR 

Wendt is no stranger to performing CPR. As a first responder, he’s had to assist people in the past, including children. But nothing prepared him for having to save his own child’s life. 

“When it’s your own kid, it’s something I never thought I’d have to experience, he said. 

Wendt and Lock met when both appeared in Bachelor in Paradise Season 5. In addition to Nash, who was born in October 2023, Wendt and Loch have an older son, August, born in November 2021.

The Bachelor: Winter Games contestant said was grateful he knew what to do in an emergency. He urged other parents to make sure that they were also informed about what to do if their child started choking.

“Everybody should be confident with CPR and first aid, especially if you have young children,” he said. 

Getting certified in CPR or taking a class is the best way to learn what to do in an emergency. But if that’s not possible, people can still educate themselves on what to do if someone is in distress. Even watching a YouTube video on CPR could give someone enough knowledge to save a life, Wendt said.

“PSA to all parents with young children,” he captioned the post. “Forward this or tag someone who needs a gentle reminder to learn CPR/ first aid. Even if this message reaches just a couple of you and you get on it, it’s a good day. 14 years as a firefighter I can tell you firsthand, it can save a life.”

Fans thank Kevin Wendt for raising awareness 

Wendt’s fans praised him for reminding people of the importance of knowing basic first aid. 

“Echo this,” commented Bachelorette alum Blake Moynes. 

“Sorry to hear but glad the boys have you and Astrid. Man. Thanks for sharing,” wrote Canadian football player Henoc Muamba.

Some commenters said they’d had similar experiences with their own children. 

“This happened to me when my son was six. Thank heavens I knew what to do. Your adrenaline just kicks in,” one person replied.

“My 18 month old choked on dried fruit last week,” another shared. “I did the back blows as well and came flying out. I knew exactly what to do because of first aid courses. Very scary moment, sorry you two went through that.”

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