If you're trying to administer a suppository and the recipient is clenching his/her cheeks how do you make it so they relax themselves?
2006-09-27 13:47:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I mean bottom cheeks.
2006-09-27 13:52:58 · update #1
Actually....it's a normal reaction to clench when one's coming at you with a suppository. Getting them to relax is another thing!
2006-09-27 14:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by xxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to hang the "recipient" over your knees so their legs are dangling down. Then just spread the cheeks by hand. Or... have them lie down on their backs, pick up both legs by the ankles and lift. They won't be able to clench in that position.
If the recipient is of drinking age... I suggest a glass of wine!
If not, any ordinary object will keep them occupied long enough to get the dirty deed done.
2006-09-27 13:54:14 · answer #2 · answered by VixenMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay here is the key,i'm not crazy just a mother of 6,and it just so happens they all have had some sort of constipation issues. You have to put their focus on something like a toy or sing to them anything to keep their attention off clenching their cheeks.This way they can relax.You should not do this when the child is sleeping you should let them be aware that they are okay.I hope that helps you.Good luck
2006-09-27 14:25:26 · answer #3 · answered by mommyofsix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must make the suppository recipient bend over. So their cheeks are naturally relaxed.
If that doesn't work a good proctologist joke always works wonders.
2006-09-27 13:53:24 · answer #4 · answered by ilovemywifeawholelot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a better idea to ask them to squat (knees apart) on a sturdy, high-level chair or bed with their bottom protruding towards you. Another idea is to get them on all fours in the crawling position and from there ask them to get in the 'downward dog' yoga position. Either position will make it exceptionally difficult to clench their cheeks.
2006-09-27 13:56:07 · answer #5 · answered by Suz E. Home BAKER 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have to wait till they fall to sleep. The only other thing I can think of is to get help and lay them on their side and have someone help you hold them there.
2006-09-27 13:52:45 · answer #6 · answered by mom of 2 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ummm.....which cheeks??? but for your question, i guess you could just tell them that it'll b okay and they don't have anything to be worried about
2006-09-27 13:51:45 · answer #7 · answered by nikkifever108 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow never had that problem... good luck
2006-09-27 14:12:37 · answer #8 · answered by Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋