How to Calm a Child Who Has Just Fainted

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get the child into the recovery position and stroke their head and / or back

   This will slightly soothe the child.
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   Step 2: reassuring them in a gentle tone that you're here.

   , Explain to them that they fainted and fell asleep for a few seconds but everything is okay now. (Even though they actually became unconscious, just tell the child that they fell asleep so they will understand the situation better.) While you explain this, it would be a good idea to rub their upper back in slow, circular motions or stroke their head to comfort them. ,,, The sound of your voice will soothe them better than anything.
   
   Remember to talk in quiet, gentle tones as the child may still be a little overwhelmed. ,, This will save you from leaving the child. , Some faints can cause dramatic falls or rises of temperature. ,
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   Step 3: As soon as they are ready

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   Step 4: sit them gently up and give them a drink of water or milk and tell them to slowly sip it.

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   Step 5: A person who has fainted has no recollection of the incident

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   Step 6: in other words

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   Step 7: can't remember what happened.

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   Step 8: Give them a hug and tell them again that it's okay.

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   Step 9: As soon as possible

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    Step 10: get them to lie on a bed or sofa to recover.

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    Step 11: Read them a familiar story to soothe and calm them

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    Step 12: just talk to the child.

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    Step 13: Get them something to eat like a banana or a biscuit (something comforting).

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    Step 14: If the child has a favourite toy

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    Step 15: ask someone to go and fetch it.

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    Step 16: Make sure the child is warm or cool enough.

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    Step 17: Once the child is calm

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    Step 18: stay with them for a while to reassure them.

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