Baby Questions? Baby Answers!

 

Q: If I should need to call 9-1-1, what do I say, and what can I do after I call?

A: Call 9-1-1 for Police • Ambulance • Fire
Call for any situation that puts life in danger, for a serious medical condition, and is more than you can handle on your own.

When your baby is sick

What to say
• What kind of help you need?
• Stay calm. Focus on what you can do.
• Speak clearly and slowly so you are understood.
• Don’t leave your child alone.

What you may be asked:
• The condition of the child and age.
• Your name
• Your address
• Your apartment number and floor
• Your phone number

Report any of the following conditions:
• A dog in the house, which may become hostile.
• Many flights of stairs, and a small, or non-working elevator.

Do not hang up first!
• Don’t feel you must hang up right away in order for the ambulance to be sent. You may be given instructions on what to do until help arrives.
• Don’t leave your child alone.
• If someone else calls 9-1-1 for you, have them report back to you so you can be sure the call was made.

What to do while waiting for help
• Stay calm. Follow instructions you may receive over the phone.
• Don't leave your child alone.
• Make sure the baby is warm; and keep the baby from becoming overheated or chilled.

If you live in a single family house
• Turn on an outside light so that your house number can be seen by the ambulance crew.

If you live in an apartment house
• If there is more than one elevator, so paramedics have instant access, ask someone to hold one elevator in the lobby.

The emergency room staff will contact the pediatrician.
However, report to the doctor any of the following:
• Any medical conditions your child has
• Medications taken on a regular basis
• Allergies (medications, food, environmental)
• Add additional information about your child that may be helpful

Mom's Diaper Bag is designed to help in
these types of situations.