One of the scariest things about being a parent and caregiver of a child with epilepsy is watching them have a seizure. The best thing you can do is learn what to do in these situations, and it starts with safety. Here are some safety tips to remember if your child drops to the floor and starts jerking with a seizure.
Make sure you watch your child after the seizure ends and write down all the details you can about what happened. This information is very helpful to your doctor in deciding the next steps in care. Check out our information on seizure emergencies to be as prepared as possible for the safety of your child.
