Our son gets so mad that he holds his breath and passes out. We have talked to his pediatrition about this and she said it's behavioral and he will grow out of it. It's been 2 years now and he is still doing it. We have modified our parenting style to suit his needs without spoiling him and he is still soing this almost everyday. It is driving us crazy.
2007-01-23 08:40:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Well, he does want your attention. Is he getting attention and praise for the positive things he does, like playing well, doing what you want him to do, being funny or creative?
About the breath-holding caper: try doing something that usually makes him laugh. You CAN"T laugh and hold your breath at the same time.
2007-01-23 08:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by lottyjoy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh I hate hate hate breath holding spells. My daughter started doing it when she was about a year and a half.. she cried so hard and didnt take a breath and would pass out, but the lack of oxygen also made her have a seizure. SCARY!!! so i would always do everything i could for her NOT to cry like that.. she had probably 3 more breath holding spells after her first incident, she is now going to be 4 next month and hasnt had one in about a year and a half, but boy is she one spoiled brat!!!
Just know that they DO grow out of them "they" say usually by ages 5-6.
2007-01-23 14:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by Kat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok i done this when i was little, my mom took me to the doctor because i would pass out after having tantrums. The doctor laughed at my mom and said "Have you ever heard of a baby dying from throwing a tantrum?" The doctor told my mom to walk off and leave me to myself when i done that and that I would grow out of it. When your son does this dont pick him up or pet him and he will see that he doesnt always get his way. I know it will be hard but this may be the best thing for him.
2007-01-23 11:11:13 · answer #3 · answered by Kendra M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just like you said....you gave in. He noticed and thats why he still does it. Let him hold his breath. The body has triggers that will not allow him to hold it too long. The only way to stop it is not to acknowledge the action and not give into to his "demands" that caused the protest. Likewise, be very persistent in responding to his "demands" when he asks in the way you want.
2007-01-23 08:51:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with woodlands-just walk away. If he doesn't have your attention, then he doesn't have control over you. If he follows you around, just keep going. Stay calm-act as if you don't notice. I am guessing that when he does this, you panic, beg him to stop, etc? You are giving him control of the situation. Just walk away.
It's hard being a parent. It's hard being a toddler. Good luck to you all.
2007-01-23 10:49:47 · answer #5 · answered by kelly24592 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you recognize a thanks to benefit a carotid pulse? in case you do not you had extra effective learn. as long as he has a carotid pulse, his coronary heart continues to be beating & you don't want to do chest compressions. What you do want to do is breath for him. in case you have not had a CPR type, you desperately want one. to respire for him, you tilt his head decrease back to open his airway, pinch his nostril closed, and blow in his mouth each and every 4 seconds. Watch his abdomen. If it begins to enhance the air is going into his abdomen & you do not have his air way open. attempt this till he begins respiration on his own. do no longer blow too demanding into his mouth. quite puff will do. And, for goodness sakes, tell your pediatrician about this at present.
2016-12-02 23:09:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He does it because it gets your attention - next time he starts to do it, just walk away. If he doesn't have an audience, he'll soon tire of putting on his little show.
2007-01-23 08:48:27 · answer #7 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you just need to ignore the behavior. If he gets no response, then he will change tactics.
2007-01-23 09:00:12 · answer #8 · answered by I_Love_Life! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with those who said spray with water.
Walking away and leaving him alone may just be what he wants.
2007-01-23 13:05:55 · answer #9 · answered by mom2maisie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just get a spray bottle or get water on your fingers and splash his face with water.. this always makes them take a deep gasp of breathe
2007-01-23 08:43:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋