He's 3 years old. Having a Blood Test.
How do i keep him still ? Worried that if he moves - he'll hurt his arm,
2007-01-31 08:35:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
try bribing but i would ask the person if you should worry bout it and they might say things that can help
2007-01-31 08:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by equestrian♥babex2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put him on your lap and hold out your arm and have him copy you.
The biggest thing about taking blood from a child I have noticed is, the parent gets freaked out therefor kid does too.
Do not make it a big scary thing and the kid wont think nothing of it either. I would always tell my boys that it was really cool to see the blood come out of the arm. Talk to your kid make sure he knows what is going to happen.
For heavens sakes do not let those nurses hold your kid down. I freaked when they tried this with my son. He has been getting blood work done all his life and all one needs to do with him is have him put his left arm up on the table for this is where his biggest vein is. No crying no screaming no nothing. It is something that has to be done.
Good luck - don't show your kid your anxiety, well try not to anyways....In all the times he has had his blood taken we have ran across some horrible blood takers! There are the good ones and hope you get a good one!
2007-01-31 16:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always worried about this also. The nurses will know exactly what to do. But, bringing something like bubbles or a new toy he's been wanting would help. Bring them out right before it's time for the prick. But, don't try to hide the fact that they will give him a prick. Then he'll really jump! Of course, you could do what I did with mine - just hold them down. If you know him moving is going to hurt him - you'll be able to keep him still. Afterwards, just tell him you love him and blame it all on the mean nurses.
2007-01-31 16:40:48 · answer #3 · answered by jennifer74781 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck with this my daughter was 3 when she had her blood tested for the first time she still hates drs office. They will probably hold her down if they are taking a more than a finger stick I think this is the scariest part for the kids and had I known that they were going to do this I would have prepared better for it at least explained to her what was going to happen can be pretty traumatic for a kid to be held down on a table by 2 strangers try to distract him as much as possible and explain that it's necessary to keep him healthy and of course bribery always helps!
2007-01-31 16:50:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will hurt and he's not gonna like it at all. Whatever you do, make sure you know it's gonna hurt before he get's stuck. If he fights too much, you may need to hold him down. There is not much you can do to reason with him to hold still for something like that Sometimes it takes a couple people to restrain a kid while the phlebotomist sticks. Sorry I don't have an easy answer for you.
2007-01-31 16:41:26 · answer #5 · answered by RIVER 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No matter what you do, he's going to know they're doing something to his arm. They're going to tie a rubber strap around his arm which he will hate. It feels very uncomfortable and that will probably get him squirming more than the actual needle.
They should let you sit in the chair with him on your lap. When you sit down with him, distract him as best you can. Say "Look at that picture on the wall" or "What kind of band-aid are you going to get?" (They should have all different kinds with cartoons on them and such).
Maybe play with his other arm so he doesn't notice what they are doing to his other one.
2007-01-31 16:41:44 · answer #6 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to connive with the nurse. Try to play with your kids looking on the other side w/c the nurse is ready to poke the needle on the other side. Hold the kids tight in case. Usually my kids are use to be bribe after the immunization like getting sticker, candies or treat to Mcdonald. So they are facing the needle without fear/with pain. But still we have to hold them very very tight to protect them not to move.
2007-01-31 16:53:28 · answer #7 · answered by dreamer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring a blanket and "burrito roll" him in it. Leave out one of his arms and that way he wont kick and move. Easier to hold him down.
He's not going to like it. Talk to him about it before you get there. He may understand... my three y/o would.
2007-01-31 17:17:12 · answer #8 · answered by jebjow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try bringing his favorite toy or some candy to distract him. Ask the person performing the test, they probably have experience with other kids and can advise you.
2007-01-31 16:42:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring back up. My daughter has 4 when she had her first one and no amount of explaining it worked it took 4 of us to hold her down. But when they poked her she was like oh that doesnt really hurt. Try to distract him.
2007-01-31 16:40:03 · answer #10 · answered by babyblueilliniosgurl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to hold his arm still..with the nurses help.
2007-01-31 16:50:14 · answer #11 · answered by whatelsewhatever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋