My daughter is 26 months old and ever since she broke her arm we have been have problems that I have been posting about. Today I have a new dilemma. It has been happening for a few days I'm having a tough time changing her and both clothes and diapers. It wouldn't normally bother me. But sometimes if she cries to hard she will pass out, we have taken her to the doctor about this and he said she'll out grow it. But I hate when it happens. She doesn't talk that well so I don't know if it hurts or whats going on any suggestions on making the changing situation a little easier.
2006-09-29 10:26:36 · 14 answers · asked by niknac 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Oh man, that is tough. The broken arm and cast seems to have really thrown her world upside down.
How long has she been crying until she passes out? Is this only since the broken bone? If it is new since the broken bones take her back in and let the doc know this is new since the broken bone.
If you suspect she may be experiencing pain you need to take her back to be reevaluated as well.
If she seems cranky but there is nothing indicating she is having pain when she is getting dressed then I would try getting her dressed in front of her favorite show. Distraction is wonderful at this age. Talk to her while you are dressing her and make it playful: "Where is your leg? There's your leg! I found it!" Try pull-ups instead of diapers if it is easier for her to dress standing up.
If you feel she has crossed the line (biting, hitting, kicking) I think it would be okay to use discipline. It is better to stay consistant with discipline now then it is to give a little because she has a broken arm. It would send her mixed messages to bend the rules for a short time and then go back to normal rules once the cast is off. I think a time out away from mommy or daddy when she misbehaves would be appropriate. Be sure to explain why she is going to time out and when you come back to get her (about 2 minutes) re-enforce the rule and give her affection to show her you love her.
I know it must be so hard when you are 30 weeks along and you are tired and then this happens. I really feel for you. I hope this passes quickly.
2006-09-29 10:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by wendysorangeblossoms 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try just a dress and when at home no clothes let her be just in her diaper. I think with the passing out if crying to much might need a specialist i have never heard of that i know if they cry to much they can fall asleep from being tired out by it but passing out I am not sure. May be you should try a full body X ray to see if anything is broken just to be on the safe side if it hurts her that much to be changed, I am only suggesting that you need a new doc or get him to look deeper into the problem.
2006-09-29 10:31:40 · answer #2 · answered by medevilqueen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all I think I would get a second opinion on her passing out. I have been around a ton of kids and no matter how hard or long they cried they have never passed out. I would say she may have an oxygen problem.
As for the dressing. Make it fun. Make it a game. And let her help pick out the clothes. You make the sets up and let her pick between a few outfits. Get her involved in buying the clothes too.Plus rewards help a lot too
2006-09-29 10:31:43 · answer #3 · answered by willing to help anyone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try changing her standing up, try pullups, also if changing diapers is bothering her, it may be an ideal time to start potty training. Also looser clothes, old t shirts of yours may help, just cut them down (so they fit her in length,and then she will not trip or fall over them), also you could cut the sleeves (of some of her older clothes) , either cut them out completely so it is only over 1 shoulder(make it like dress up time & let her pretend she is going to a tea party in a "party gown"of her own. Or you can just cut the sleeve so it is just like a cape over her arm.
As for the crying and passing out, its just like an adult, you change the position of an injured arm or leg & it hurts. Try to see if she may be banging her arm as she lays down for a diaper change, she may be banging her arm (ever so slightly) and causing herself pain. try putting a pillow under her arm when you change her,it may help.
the passing out is a normal reaction to intense pain, even adults do it when they can not tolerate the pain.
*****an additional thought.....maybe the break was not set correctly, or quite possibly her arm may have swelled inside the cast and is causing discomfort. Also her arm may itch like crazy & that could make her cranky, & the crying and the itch may be too much for her and creating intense pain , therefore causing her to pass out.
hope this helps! gl & give her a BIG hug!
2006-09-29 15:36:36 · answer #4 · answered by karaman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 18 month old has held her breath before during a fit and passed out. It had to be the scariest thing that she has ever done. I have heard from many people that it does not hurt them and that they will stop. She has done it twice and the last one was about a month ago. She now seems to watch how long she waits to breath. Hope that helps.
2006-09-29 14:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by Mama of two 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just try doing different things with her like get her settled into a comfortable stage and then do the changing of the clothes.
2006-10-02 08:04:07 · answer #6 · answered by Sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh poor baby. That is scary and I bet it bothers you. Maybe if ther eis a treat or reward for a diaper or clothes change? Maybe not candy but something that will encourage her not to freak out. My daugher flips out about dipaer changes and clothes too!
2006-09-29 10:36:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If my child was crying so much she passed out, and the Dr. said she'll out grow it.. id say screw that and get another opinion from a different doctor... your the one thats there changing her and your the one that is seeing your child cry and pass out if its that rough Id would def take her to another Dr. and see what he says!
2006-09-29 20:14:23 · answer #8 · answered by Fashion Diva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geez, how frustrating for you. That poor little baby.
I would definately go to a different doctor. You need a second opinion. This is not right.
Good luck to you.
Oh give her a hug!!! :)
2006-09-29 14:35:32 · answer #9 · answered by schmoopie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try changing her diaper with her standing.
2006-09-29 10:35:16 · answer #10 · answered by Nicole H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋