Taking my 3 year old for a Blood Test.
She reacts very badly to needles. Screams, and gets hysterical.
How can i keep her calm,and still ? Squrims loads
Can i sit her on my lap ?
2006-12-21 12:10:17 · 12 answers · asked by emma w 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I put my child in my lap and had her place her arm on top of mine. I acted as if I felt the pain too, which took her mind off it a little. Our doctor supported this as the goal is to safely take a sample.
Worse case, and I mean, worse case. Hold the child down. It would be for her safety. Look in her eyes as they do it and talk to her tell her that it is necessary to do it.
My wife and I discussed it before taking our first child to the doctor. Holding her down was a last resort that we never had to do. You might also want her to take her baby. Perhaps the doctor could simulate taking blood from the doll? That is another thing we did. The baby had to go first though. We also checked out from our local library Sesame Street - Elmo's World - Elmo goes to the Doctor.
Good luck and I sympathize with you.
Take care.
2006-12-21 12:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've worked in retail many years piercing children's ears. The best thing to do is do NOT let her see the needle. Also the more calm you are the better, kids sense these things. If you can get her attention on something else this is best. Bring a toy maybe. I think it is traumatizing to restrain the children but gently holding, cuddling, and making her feel safe will help. Piercing ears and drawing blood are different in time length but the best response I always got was when the parents acted all excited once it was over. For example, how proud you are of how well she did.
2016-05-23 08:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fully explain everything thats going to happen on the way. Let her know that it will hurt but just for a minute. I would definatly hold her on your lap to make sure she can't move her arm once the needle is in, while its getting done tell her what a big girl she is and how proud of her you are and it will be done soon, works on mine everytime, my daughter doesn't even tear up when she gets any kind of shot or blood drawing, not since she was a baby. I have always explained everything to her (in a way she can understand) and she never freaked w/ me, but one time my husband took her and didn't explain anything and she screamed like she was getting tortured (just a flu shot lol).
2006-12-22 21:01:08 · answer #3 · answered by medleyc1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if they let you have her on your lap but they might, tell her not to look at the needle (I'm terrified of needles and if I see it then it scares me 10000X more then if i don't) tell her it's okay and that they're not going to hurt her and it's necessary and if she behaves she'll get something good afterwards and then treat her to something special like a milkshake or a little stuffed toy. When my friend takes her daughter to the doctor to get a shot she always brings the daughters favorite toy with her to hug when she's getting it done, that calms her down a lot too, just another suggestion. Good luck!
2006-12-21 12:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends how young the child is but I would suggest you have her sit on your lap (unless you yourself is afraid of being poked with the needle) and tell her that the Doctor/Nurse is there to help. Also tell her she will receive a reward at the end if she's a good girl and doesn't squirm.
2006-12-21 12:14:25 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iam not a parent but ive had my fair share of needles. make sure to inform your 3 year old of the test. DO NOT surprise her with it, thats every kids worst nightmare. make sure to talk to the nurse when you get there to inform them of your childs fears, they've seen many needle fearing kids and probably have some tricks up there sleeve to calm down your child. good luck. and yes iam pretty sure that they can sit on your lap.
2006-12-21 12:13:48 · answer #6 · answered by quiksilver0343 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offer her something if she's good. Bribing kids works a treat.
When I was young I had to get a blood test and I thought my mum said if I'm good I can get a watch... what she really said was "You can watch if you want".
So the prospect of being given a gift calmed me down a lot. But there was a bit of disappointment when I realised that I had misheard her.
2006-12-21 12:56:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really hard for a baby like that to be calm and still for a blood test. Sit her on your lap is good. Maybe distract her by blowing bubbles, or singing a song, or making up something for her to look at. ( When mine were little I would say, "Look at that Kitty Cat, do you see it?) and they would stop crying to look for the kitty. Oddly enough, if I did it in the car and my husband was driving, HE would also look for the cat and say, "I dont see no kitty cat!" He was funny
2006-12-21 12:17:07 · answer #8 · answered by chattanoogamollyblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she should sit on your lap bring a book or her favorite toy maybe let her play with your cell phone just lock the keys talk to her keep her distracted from the needle if the tech is good she wont even notice good luck and i hope everything is ok
2006-12-21 12:13:09 · answer #9 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes sit her on your lap facing you with her face in your chest and just sing to her, It will be over quick!
2006-12-21 12:12:15 · answer #10 · answered by Irie 123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋