so im baby sitting our neighbors
2 kids
ones 5 nd ones 2 both boys
the 2 year old always has constipation
and he did right now and so i called his mom
she told me to find the enema's in the medicine cabinet and give it to him...
HOW do i give a 2 year old an enema
is he going to lay still
will he cry
anyone know how i cud do this??
2007-01-09 06:55:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I wouldn't do it, either. Call your mother and see what she says.
You don't want to be responsible if anything does go wrong. (Although not likely) I'm sure that giving an enema was not in the job description. Just tell the mother that you've never done that before and you're not comfortable with it.
Good luck!
2007-01-09 07:04:54 · answer #1 · answered by Josi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a really bizarre thing to ask a babysitter to do. She needs to deal to the CAUSE of his constipation! But for now, lie him on his left side, take the cap off the end of the enema, smear KY jelly or some other lubricant on the shaft, gently insert it into his rectum and squeeze it until the fluid has left the enema capsuleMaybe in front of the tele would distract him, or get his brother to distract him, yoju will need to be relatively quick.Keep him still and lying down, maybe read him a story until he needs to poo. Good luck! Its not good to keep giving kids enemas though, so make sure you ask her why, and encourage her to deal to the cause not the effect!
2007-01-09 15:10:49 · answer #2 · answered by askauntkt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know. I dont think that is a good idea. I have a 2 and 5 year old and have never given them a enema. Maybe just try and give him some veggies like pea, carrots, or anything with fiber. Popcorn is good too.
2007-01-09 15:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by Qt PIE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The mother put you in an uncomfortable situation. If the child is not in PAIN, I'd wait till mom comes home. But if you can see the child is in distress, I'd call the mom and tell her she needs to come home, that you've never done this and don't feel comfortable. If the mom acts disgusted with you, don't be the sitter anymore. If you're young, make sure to inform your own mother also.
2007-01-09 15:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by Becky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. That can wait until the mother comes home. I wouldn't want a babysitter giving my child an enema. No way.
If this is something that happens all the time, the mother needs to take him to the doctor.
Do not give him the enema.
2007-01-09 14:59:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Apple Juice is a great laxative. Just give him some in a sippy cup.
2007-01-09 15:03:02 · answer #6 · answered by CM 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They'd better be paying you a lot more than $3/hr. Wow.
2007-01-09 15:03:02 · answer #7 · answered by Joe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't give it to him.Just wait until his mom comes home!I would give him juice,but I wouldn't give him the enema.Good Luck!
2007-01-09 15:05:43 · answer #8 · answered by Sweetheart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the kid is used to it. Just tell him what you are doing and read the box.
2007-01-09 14:59:32 · answer #9 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
let his mom do it!!! Thats not your place to do that and the mom should know that!!!
2007-01-09 17:37:41 · answer #10 · answered by heather j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋