(HealthDayNews) -- After a fall, some kids cry out that they've broken a bone in their arm or leg. But how do you tell whether a bone actually is broken?
According to The Nemours Foundation, a break may have occurred if your child heard a snapping sound when he fell, if there is swelling, bruising, and tenderness, or if it's painful to bear weight on the injured area.
If you suspect a bone's been broken, here's what to do: