Bathtubs
Kiddie pools
Buckets & toilets
All of the above
Check for a pulse before doing anything else.
Start CPR immediately and call 911.
Wait a few moments to see if the child regains consciousness.
Sit the child upright and encourage slow breaths.
Stuffed animals in a crib
Unsecured furniture
Blind cords hanging within reach
Placing heavy objects on top of dressers
Using anti-tip furniture straps
Keeping drawers open for easy access
Encouraging children to climb furniture safely
Stuffed animals
Large puzzle pieces
Button batteries
Washcloths
If the object is colorful, it’s safer for kids
If the object is smaller than a child’s hand, it’s dangerous
If the object fits inside a toilet paper roll, it’s too small for a young child
If the object is hard, it is automatically unsafe
Start chest compressions immediately
Shake the child forcefully to wake them up
Tap the child and call their name loudly
Wait a few minutes to see if they wake up
The child is gasping but unresponsive
The child is crying loudly after falling
The child is breathing but not speaking
The child has a minor cut but is awake and alert
If the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes
If the child has trouble breathing after the seizure
If this is their first febrile seizure
Tell them they are fine and ignore their feelings
Speak calmly, make eye contact, and offer comfort items like a toy or blanket
Distract them with a game and avoid mentioning what happened
Tell them how scary the situation was so they take it seriously
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