Keep children inside and avoid risky activities
Make sure children get plenty of rest after playing
Only allow children to play on soft surfaces
Have children wear helmets during activities like biking or skating
A child has a runny nose and mild coughing.
A child is wheezing but can still talk.
A child suddenly stops making noise while choking.
A child has a slight fever and shortness of breath.
1–2 minutes
4–6 minutes
10–15 minutes
20 minutes
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
When they are unconscious and breathing normally
When they are choking and unable to breathe
When they have a suspected neck or spine injury
When they are unresponsive and not breathing
The child is completely silent and turning blue
The child is coughing forcefully and making gagging sounds
The child suddenly collapses without warning
The child is grabbing their throat but still able to talk
Stuffed animals
Building blocks and small LEGO pieces
Socks and mittens
Coloring books
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
Runny nose and mild sneezing
Swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat
Itchy skin without any other symptoms
Red, watery eyes
Apply hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria
Rinse the wound with clean water and apply an antibiotic ointment
Let it air dry to form a scab as quickly as possible
Press hard on the wound for at least 10 minutes, even if bleeding stops sooner
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