Bathtubs
Kiddie pools
Buckets & toilets
All of the above
Peanuts
Bee stings
Latex
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
15 compressions
20 compressions
30 compressions
40 compressions
Stuffed animals
Building blocks and small LEGO pieces
Socks and mittens
Coloring books
Lay the child on their side
Time the seizure to see how long it lasts
Remove nearby objects to prevent injury
Put something in their mouth to prevent tongue-biting
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
Give an antihistamine and wait 30 minutes
Have them drink water and rest
Use an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) and call 911
Try to keep them distracted to see if it passes
Make them vomit immediately
Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or 911 if they have serious symptoms
Give them milk to coat their stomach
Wait to see if they develop symptoms before acting
If the child is unconscious, having trouble breathing, or having a seizure
If the child swallowed a small amount of something non-toxic
If the child has a mild rash but is acting normal
If the child swallowed something, but you’re unsure what it was
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