can anyone give me any advice on what too do as she has one thomorow
thanks
2007-03-18 03:19:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
you don't say how old is she at the bribery age that worked for me with my two if not just lots of love and reassurance and a treat after the love and reassurance works for the older one to
2007-03-18 03:24:42 · answer #1 · answered by old-bag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tylenol or Motrin given about 30 minutes prior will help. You can also apply even firm pressure to the injection site for a few seconds before they give the shot. This method tricks the brain. You see, the receptor sites in the brain for pain and pressure/touch is the same. So, if you already send a message with the even pressure the brain already knows something is going on at that site. When the injection is given the brain is already occupied by the sensation and the pain is decreased. Try it, you'll see. I've used this on my patients for the last few years and I have no complaints. My 5 month old son doesn't really cry after immunizations thanks to this method.
2007-03-18 05:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy RN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who doesnt!!
sorry, try to distract her, if she is only young take a book, put her on your lap with the arm or leg facing the dr, and read her the story. it should distract her, also take a sweet or choc bar for her to have afterwards. dont talk about the injection when its being done, or she'll get panicked. get her to interact with you when reading the story, like a picture book, with lift up flaps get her to lift the flaps up etc.!!
if she isnt under 7 then, tell her not to look, and concentrate on something else, or talk to her to distract her talking about friends etc. DONT talk about the injection itself. the nurse/doctor will be used to people being scared so dont worry. good luck, hope your daughter is ok. hope this helps xx
2007-03-18 03:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by lalala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I was nannying my little girl needed jabs and her mum promised to be back in time, in the end she wasn't and she got herself into such a state it was all I could do to hold on to her. Promise her a trip to the park/ cinema etc when it's over, talk to her about her favourite subject- whatever taht might be to take her mind off it, try not to panic yourself and keep very calm in your tone of voice, tell her it's no big deal- perhaps the nurse could give you a pretend one first! If you have a nurses kit with a syringe (play one) at home- let her practice on you and you do it on her, it's usually best to discuss it with the child before hand, rather than spring it on them.
2007-03-18 05:09:16 · answer #4 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when your daughters getting her injection stare her right in the eyes and get her to stare back at you - tell her to trust you and not to look at the needle but to concentrate on you - talk to her about school and the holidays coming up soon anything to keep her mind off it - they dont hurt really - i think its more of the fear of looking at the needle thats the scary bit
i hope this is of help
2007-03-18 03:24:01 · answer #5 · answered by m s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give her a lollypop or some sweets just before it happens, it will keep her mind off it. Don't let her see the needle!
2007-03-18 03:23:08 · answer #6 · answered by PeachyPies 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give her some tylenlenol or ibuprofin 1 hour before you go. I don't blame her I was offered 150.00 for blood work and woulnd't do it. not even for a million.
2007-03-18 03:23:25 · answer #7 · answered by Shelly t 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i had to leave my daughter in the room with the nurse in the end and she was fine
t was the nurses suggestion
2007-03-18 03:22:34 · answer #8 · answered by caroljohnson13 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hold her hand and try to distract her.
2007-03-18 03:22:27 · answer #9 · answered by wvalf04 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋