What do I do if a child has a seizure at a splash pad?

Seizures at a splash pad can be triggered by heat, dehydration, low blood sugar, fever, head injury, or an underlying epilepsy. The drowning risk is real because the child can fall face-down in pooled water. Step one is get them out of the water immediately and lay them on their side on a dry surface to keep airway clear of saliva and vomit. Push hard objects, chairs, and toys away. Do not try to hold them still, do not put anything in their mouth (they cannot swallow their tongue and forcing objects can break teeth), and do not give water or food during or right after. Time the seizure on your phone. Call 911 immediately if: the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes; a second seizure follows; it followed a head injury or near-drowning; the child has trouble breathing afterward; or it is their first known seizure. After it ends the child will be confused and tired (postictal phase) for 5-30 minutes. Stay calm, speak softly, keep them on their side until fully alert.