Give her a medal!

The drama unfolded as dad Daniel Curtis was bathing his three children when he saw his ten-month-old Joseph choking on the bathroom floor.

The 32-year-old care worker, of Rectory Road, Upton-on-Severn, realised Joseph had swallowed a toothpaste tube cap and after he tried unsuccessfully to pull it out, dashed downstairs to dial 999.

"I was terrified especially when I couldn't get it out - that was the worst bit because I could see he was panicking and having trouble to breathe," he said.

"I didn't know what to do."

Mr Curtis frantically explained to the operator what had happened and was told to go back and check on his son.

However, in the meantime, plucky five-year-old Sophie, a pupil at Upton-on-Severn Primary School, came to the rescue and managed to get the offending cap out with her tiny fingers.

"I was so relieved - if I couldn't get it out I don't know how she did," said Mr Curtis.

Mr Curtis rang paramedics to tell them the drama was over and they called around to give Joseph the all-clear.

Now Mr Curtis and 23-year-old partner Natasha Thornton - who was at work at the time - are so proud of their lifesaving daughter they want to see her honoured with a bravery award.

"We're really proud because she's so young to do what she did and was very brave and quick-thinking," said Mr Curtis.

"If she hadn't done that I don't know what would have happened so it's quite a relief."

Hereford and Worcester ambulance service spokeswoman Jenny Procter said they would consider for an award.

"We've recognised children in the past for their quick-thinking and bravery," she said.

"She must have been a very bright and brave girl because I don't think many children would have done that.

"If she hadn't it may have been too late by the time paramedics arrived."

Joseph wasn't available to comment on his big sister's actions, because he is currently in Worcestershire Royal Hospital with an unrelated viral condition.