Lifestyle and home remediesBy Mayo Clinic staff If your child
has a febrile seizure, stay calm and follow these steps to help
your child during the seizure: - Place your child on his or her
side, somewhere where he or she won't fall. - Stay close to
watch and comfort your child. - Remove any hard or sharp objects
near your child. - Loosen any tight or restrictive clothing. -
Don't restrain your child or interfere with your child's
movements. - Don't attempt to put anything in your child's
mouth. If possible, try to time the seizure using your watch or
a clock. Because they're so alarming, seizures often seem to
last longer than they really do. Also try to note which part of
your child's body begins to shake first, and look for other
signs of illness. This can help your doctor understand the cause
of the seizure. Not long after having a febrile seizure, many
children are back on their feet, running around the doctor's
office or playing safely at home. By staying calm, observing
your child and knowing when to c