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What is frostbite?
Frostbitten areas become very cold to the touch and turn white or pale gray.
What’s the difference between frostbite and frostnip?
What causes frostbite?
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What are the signs of frostbite?
If the numbness does not subside in a few minutes, contact your doctor immediately.
How can you protect your baby or toddler from frostbite?
Protecting your little one from frostbite before you leave the house is your best defense against the elements.
These tips can help:
How do you treat frostbite?
Open your coat and shirt and tuck your baby inside next to your skin.
Then get to a doctor or emergency room as quickly as you’ve got the option to.
When should you call the doctor?
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