👉Breath-holding spells are involuntary, short-lived episodes where a child stops breathing, often after being upset, frightened, or in pain. 👉The child may turn blue or pale, pass out, and sometimes have a brief seizure-like movement, but they always recover within a minute or two by starting to breathe again on their own. To manage these, parents should try to avoid triggers, not reinforce the behavior by giving in to demands, and consider a cool cloth on the face to interrupt a spell. A doct

This is what to do when a blue/breath holding spell happens 👇 Unfortunately there’s nothing you can do to stop it, but what you can do is keep your little one safe while they are having a blue-spell. How to keep your little one safe during a spell: ✅Stay calm - panic can cloud your judgement ✅Remove hazards ✅Roll them onto their side ✅Monitor their airway Things to avoid doing during a spell 🚫Don’t put anything in their mouth 🚫Don’t shake your little one 🚫Don’t splash cold water ❓blowing air

Breath holding spells can be a frightening experience. Here, Dr. Lyndsey responds to a video of one and breaks down what might be happening and how to respond. #breathholdingspell #doctorreacts #pediatricianreacts #pediatriccare | Blueberry Pediatrics