Baby shots?

Question

My 2 month old baby goes in for shots tomorrow do you have any suggestions on what I can do to make this go as smoothly as possible?

Answer 1

Call the doctor before hand and ask if giving a little Tylenol is okay... I give my 4 month old just a little. If you do though, make sure you tell the doctor. The Tylenol will help with the pain and a fever if he/she gets one. Also make sure you rub the area right after. It will keep it from cramping. Pick the baby up right after and snuggle it until it stops crying that way he/she knows that you are still there for him/her.

Answer 2

About an hour before the appointment, give your baby some infant tylenol. Look at the label for the needed dose. This will counter any fever or aches that could result from the shots. Also take a toy with you that will keep the baby occupied, even if it is for just a couple of seconds.

You will also need to prepare yourself for the screaming and crying that could result. It is hard to watch your baby cry out and not be able to do much to sooth them. Just talk to the baby, and keep calm yourself. This will be the biggest help to your baby.

Good luck!!

Answer 3

Take some infant's Tylenol with you. Make sure your doctor okay's it, then give your baby the correct dosage right before the shots. Your baby will still scream (mine did) but the Tylenol will help with the pain and any fever that may develop.

Answer 4

I breast-fed my baby while given the shot. It all depends how comfortable you are breastfeeding in front of the pediatrician.
And here are some tips you need to know:

What reactions may result from being immunized?

Side effects from vaccines are generally minor, if they occur at all. They may include:
Redness, mild swelling, or soreness where the shot was given.
Slight fever.
Drowsiness, irritability, and poor appetite in some babies.
A mild rash 7 to 14 days after chickenpox or MMR immunization.
Temporary joint pain after the MMR vaccine.
Severe reactions to immunizations, such as a very high fever [over 104.5°(40.3°)] or difficulty breathing, are rare. If you or your child has an unusual reaction, notify your health professional.

Answer 5

My baby's Dr. used to give her a dose of Tylenol before the shot, it doesn't help with the pain of the stick itself, but can help with the soreness and slight fever that some babies get afterwards.

Answer 6

I always breatfed my babies while they were getting their shots. As it distracts them, they are still, and they just get a little bit of a shock when the needle goes in. May cry for a second but then will latch back on and be fine.
I think the shots are more stressful for us. Mine didnt cry, but I did.

Answer 7

Give her some tylenol right before you go to get the shots. Have a bottle or pacifier ready for when the shots are over. That will soother her right away.

Answer 8

give her a dose of tylenol about 30 minutes before you go to the appointment. bring anything that soothes her with you such as a pacifier (if she likes them) or a really soft blanket, whatever soothes her. my daughter got a fever after she got her 2 month shots so be prepared for that, have more tylenol on hand and be prepared to miss work if you work.

Answer 9

I don't know if you are breastfeeding or not, but if you are studies have shown that babies feel less pain from shots if they are given either while nursing or immediately after nursing.

Answer 10

oh yes and take my advice plz!! give him a little baby tylenol 10 min b4 his shots... cause beleive you me.....they arnt fun. my son screamed all day afterwards and he was so upset! my husband had to hold him down!