[header] How to stop your child's febrile seizure [title] Stay calm. [step] Breathe deeply, and remember that, while your child's distress may be difficult to watch, the seizure should pose little threat to your child's long-term health if treated properly. [title] Note the start time of the seizure. 
[step] It is important for you to keep track of how long the seizure lasts so that you know whether emergency medical assistance is needed, and so you can accurately report the duration of the seizure to your child's doctor once the episode has subsided. [title] Place your child on a safe, stable surface.