How should I approach an injured or ill child or infant?

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Children or infants may be frightened. In some cases, they may be crying too hard and be unable to stop.

Approach slowly and gently, and give the child or infant some time to get used to you.
Use the child’s or infant's name, if you know it.
Get down to or below the child’s or infant's eye level.

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How should I approach an injured or ill child or infant?

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