My 4 month old sons is getting his second set of shots. After his first set of shot he had a rough time because he was so sore.
What can I do to help ease or comfort his pain?
Can I put a cold towel on it or should I use a heating pad?
Thanks
2006-12-07 13:42:31 · 8 answers · asked by killwolve 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Tylenol is a good thing and it will knock them out. I also would suggest scheduling the shots later in the day, so that your son will only go part of the day sore and sleep it off through the night.
2006-12-07 13:53:48 · answer #1 · answered by Martin Chemnitz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give Tylenol before the shots. Heat won't help with the pain in the first 24 hours or so, but you can put a cool towel on the injection site, or a bag of frozen peas or something over a dish towel on the injection site if that seems to help. But I think that Tylenol beforehand, and after as long as necessary, is your best bet.
2006-12-07 13:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter just got her four month's shots last week. I gave her tylenol immediately when we got home in anticipation of soreness or fever. A cold towel might work if he lets you hold it on him. (Applying heat would probably make the soreness worse. Cold is usually used for swelling when it comes to minor cuts and bruises.) My daughter didn't seem to have too much soreness on her legs, but the shots did make her a slight bit sick...low grade fever and fussy as the night went on. I was very careful about how I held her and I made sure she was wearing loose, soft clothes. She was fine by the morning. Good luck.
2006-12-07 14:00:58 · answer #3 · answered by jc2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give your baby some Tylenol like 15 to 30 minutes before he gets his shots... that should help. Tylenol always helped my son... yes he wa sore, so just try not to touch that area- we put soft pants on our son to help- jeans are so rough. I say that's about all you can do really.
2006-12-07 13:47:09 · answer #4 · answered by m930 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with giving the baby tylenol before the shots.
After the shots, try a warm bath, get in with him and just let him kinda float to take some of the pressure off of his leg (or wherever they give him the shot).
My son had a hard time with the DTP and they ended up breaking it up, so it wasn't so harsh. Maybe talk to your doctor about that.
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2006-12-07 13:51:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My toddler had a similar reaction at 4 months as he did at 2 months previous. We did the tylenol component to boot and it worked. At 6 months he were given the flu vaccine and he did run a fever for 2 days. 6 Months replaced into probably the worst. i imagine he only somewhat had sore legs at 4 months previous. I apprehensive about the autism component to boot and had a very good lengthy talk with my clinical specialist about it. He gave me a lot of ideas. you could spread out the photos if it will make you experience more advantageous tender. They do provide toddlers a lot of vaccines in a short era of time in case you question me. i ought to easily inform you to talk brazenly about it including your clinical specialist. good luck
2016-11-30 07:20:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be able to give your son some infant concentrated tylenol, depending on his weight.... but call you doctor to get the ok before you do so.... and if they say its ok, give it like 45 minutes before your appointment... best wishes!
2006-12-07 13:47:30 · answer #7 · answered by michaellandonsmommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told to give tylenol to my baby.
2006-12-07 13:45:05 · answer #8 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋