My son is so afriad of his Dr. that he starts screaming as soon as he hears is Dr.'s voice in the hall! The Dr. has to put him in a headlock just to look in his ears! HELP!How can we get him used to the Dr. and getting examined?
2006-11-02 01:26:32 · 17 answers · asked by Motherload 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
our doctor told us at our year appt. that was when babies start realizing what the doctors are all about. They said next time, he won't be to happy with the person who gives the shots. I'm not sure if there is a way to get him used to it- he might be mostly afraid they'll give him a shot-it's quite painful for them. So my suggestion is to try to get a doctor kit- play doctor with him. Check his ears, mouth, and heart like they do. And tell him what you are doing each time, then say this is what your doctor will do- see, it's not so bad! Good boy, things like that.
2006-11-02 01:31:17 · answer #1 · answered by m930 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to establish this as a good thing. When he goes to the doctor, he should be given a reward. What does he like most? If you get checked out at the same time, maybe he will realize this is something normal people do and the doctor's office is not a scary place. Does the doctor have any toys or things for him to play with? If not bring your own. Or maybe the doctor isn't so child friendly - try one that specializes in pediatrics.
2006-11-02 09:30:04 · answer #2 · answered by Elle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a mother of two and someone that works at the hospital i have to say this. now this may sound offensive but here it goes.
In my experience parents are the biggest reason kids freak out at the doctor's office. I have seen parents try to prep their child for what is about to come. the more you talk about it the more your child starts to wonder what the big deal is. As a health care provider we are used to dealing with children. usually the ones that don't know what is going on and I can explain things to them myself is better than the ones that already had everything explained by the parents.
My best advice would be to step back. show a little tough love. Tell him that he will have to go through the doctors appt. whether he likes it or not and it would be easier for him just to deal with it. I know it sounds harsh but in the long run it may be better just to let the doctor deal Wit his crying and take a step back. If he sees that is not going to get any sympathy from you he will probably give up the struggle.
Take it from me. My boys have sat for all their shots, blood being drawn, and IVs with no one holding them and no crying. They still know I love them. They also know it is for their own good and it is going to happen the easy way or the hard way, easy way goes faster. lol
2006-11-02 09:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by jbenishmlt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most kids at this age are afraid of the doctor as well as most other strangers. It is just a stage that you have to go through. Both of my girls went through it between 18 months and 2 and 1/2 years. They are now 9 and 3 and the doctor is no big deal at all. This too shall pass:-))
2006-11-02 09:31:57 · answer #4 · answered by Debbi S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about your situation since he starts his fit as soon as he hears the dr but at one time my kids went to a general practitioner and not a peds office and I noticed that everytime he came in to our room for one of my kids, he did not have his white lab coat on so I asked him why. He said kids can get what is called 'White Coat Syndrome' They associate the white coat with something scary so he doesnt wear it when he sees kids. My sons never had a problem with him anyway but he did it with all his young patients and he said it helped.
2006-11-02 13:29:28 · answer #5 · answered by Davesgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he needs a female Dr. sometimes children feel comfortable with people that they are accustomed to being around. I can almost bet that you and your son have a close realtionship, so try a female doc and see if he copes better. Also when on your visits soothe him and encourgae him with words to build his confidence up and to get him in the mood to go see the doc,
Good luck
2006-11-02 09:30:01 · answer #6 · answered by Queen of Da Trill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you bring his favorite toy with him, and his favorite blanket...and don't forget to use a soothing voice, or even sing his favorite song on the way to the Dr.'s, and in the doctor's office.
Children know if you are afraid and sometimes they mirror what they learn from us....so when was the last time you went to the doctor's? hmmmmmmm
2006-11-02 09:31:43 · answer #7 · answered by May I help You? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he has a negative association with the doctor because of all the vaccinations.
Kids don't forget that the way you think they do. They build up an association with it with the doctor and the visits start becoming more and more unpleasant.
We didn't vaccinate our kid til he was three and he loves going to the doctor when he has to.
2006-11-02 11:43:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
my son went through the same thing and the nurses recommended I get a doctor's kit (fisher price sells them for $10), introduce the tools to him and show him how things work and then he will get used to that. also sometimes children have a keen sense of certain people. my son didnt like his doctor but yet he liked the nurses and other doctors. it just takes time and patience, but the kit really does work. best of luck!
2006-11-02 09:29:40 · answer #9 · answered by clubsandra 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Instead of me holding my son I let the doctor take him, he calms down right away I don't know why. Also have the doctor show him the instuments and let your son hold them, it help relive some of there anxieties.
2006-11-02 09:32:16 · answer #10 · answered by Jody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋