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Should I try to hold a child’s tongue or put something in their mouth during a fit?

No. Putting anything in the mouth during a seizure risks broken teeth, aspiration or choking and does not stop the seizure. Focus instead on protecting the head, keeping the area safe and checking breathing as soon as movements stop.

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