Seizures

A seizure is an electrical disturbance in your child's brain that causes involuntary twitching or jerking.

What to do if your child has a seizure

If your child has a seizure, stay calm and follow these steps:

• Turn on the lights.
• Move your child to a soft surface. Roll your child to their side so any saliva or vomit can drain from their mouth.
  • Do not hold your child. They will thrash around. Make sure there are no objects around your child that could injure them.
  • Do not put anything in your child's mouth.
• Check a clock to time the seizure.
• Watch for arm, leg or eye movements. Check your child's breathing.
• When the seizure is done, sweep away any saliva or vomit with a napkin or washcloth. Your child may appear to be drowsy after the seizure.
• Call your health care provider.
• Call 911 if your child has trouble breathing, or if the seizure lasts more than five minutes.