Seizures in Children And What To Do

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There are many different types of seizure in children.

My son had a seizure at home a few days ago. It doesnt matter who you are or what you do for a living, this will never stop being a very unpleasant experience.

So we thought we might throw a positive spin on it (as he is absolutely fine now!) and use it as a teaching tool!

Some need more investigation than others.

A seizure can look vastly different depending on the type, and we explain that in the video above.

What To Do If Your Child Has A Seizure?

• Protect the child from injury by moving any objects and putting some padding around them.
• Time the seizure. It’s helpful for a Dr to know how long it was.
• Check for medical identification e.g. a medical alert necklace or bracelet.
• Stay with the child and give reassurance.
• If the child is having convulsions, do not try to stop them from moving, and do not put anything in their mouth.
• Once the seizure finishes, roll the child onto their side into the recovery position.
• Call an ambulance (unless you have a previous discussed action plan).

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We hope you enjoyed this! Our mission to to help parents cut through the clutter of anxiety and worry when it comes to their child’s health and wellbeing.

We want you to trust yourself, know that you have all the tools in your nest to keep your child safe and well, so you can stop googling, and coming away more confused than when you started, you have landed in our well feathered nest and we’ve got your back, every step of the way!

We hope you enjoyed this! Our mission to help parents cut through the clutter of anxiety and worry when it comes to their child’s health and wellbeing.

We want you to trust yourself, know that you have all the tools in your nest to keep your child safe and well, so you can stop googling, and coming away more confused than when you started, you have landed in our well feathered nest and we’ve got your back, every step of the way!