2007-05-11 06:20:04 · 15 answers · asked by LMinMA 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I used to work at a daycare and one boy did this. We figured out he only did it when he didn't get his way or wanted extra attention. We would keep a close eye on him and every time he tried to put his fingers in his mouth, we would rush over and stop him. Then, we'd give him a 2 minute time out and explain that it's not good to make yourself throw up. After about 3 or 4 weeks, he grew tired of it and stopped.
2007-05-11 06:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by Graciela, RIRS 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wonder if this would work. Give her a bowl to throw up in. Be matter of fact about it. When she puts her finger in her mouth, give her the bowl to throw up in. When she is finished, she must be the one to empty the bowl into the toilet , flush it and rinse out the bowl in the sink. If you remain calm but tell her what she must do she may very well get tired of the routine and see there is not a good "pay off" for her actions. Tell her if she does not put her finger in her mouth for X amount of time (start small like an hour), she will get a (whatever is fun for her...like reading a book together)... it is all about behavior modification. She must feel that she is making the choices. And ultimately she gets the attention she was seeking, just not in such a negative way. By the way, self-induced vomiting is very bad. The acids brought up will harm the throat and possibly vocal folds and can rot the back teeth if it goes on.
2007-05-11 06:36:36 · answer #2 · answered by Melody 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My observation is that kids do it for attention. The next time you see her getting ready to do it, simply tell her that if she does it again you are not going to pay her any attention and when she does, ignore her, act as if you are busy with other things. Once she sees that she can't get a rise out of you, she will stop. Do keep an eye on her though, just in case she decides to hurt herself some other way. It could be worse. She could be banging her head against the wall or the floor.
2007-05-11 06:42:17 · answer #3 · answered by bombastic 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm really sorry to hear this, it must be difficult for you. Almost all human behavior is caused by the desire for three things.#1 Attention #2 Tangibles #3 To avoid work.
My best guess is that your daughter has someone realized is a great attention getting device. As extremely difficult as it may be, look the other way or walk out of the room when she does this (assuming that she is in a place like crib where she can't hurt herself). Taking away her audience will likely reduce her desire to to this.
Again, I'm really sorry that you are going through this. It sounds really frustrating. I hope my solution works or that you find a better one. I will be praying for you.
2007-05-11 06:25:49 · answer #4 · answered by Kate Winter 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I totally agree with what the other posters are saying, it's probably just the stuffed up nose. I used saline nose drops and bulb syringe with my kiddos, even though they hated it, once they got the hang of blowing their noses I was able to lose the bulb syringe. I nursed both my kids until they self weaned, one was 2, the other was 3. Hang in there. Hearts: Hello from a fellow ER RN!
2016-04-01 06:48:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could yopur daughter be teething? My son's 2 yr. molars were coming in and he started sticking his fingers in his mouth and then he'd gag and get sick. When I realized he was trying to get some relief for his gums, I went out and bought some pretzle rods. He'd chew on them to help relieve the teething pain and he stopped gagging himself right away. I hope this helps.
2007-05-11 07:12:40 · answer #6 · answered by Tammy P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nephew used to do that...
He was just a little younger than your daughter.
I think he did it for attention. Because at first we thought he was choking so we all gave him the worried "Braedyen are you okay?!" Scared voice thing.
Then he kept doing it over and over and we just started saying "Bray stop gagging yourself!"
Then starting ignoring it.
He didnt make himself throw up.
Try calmy explaining to her that its not good to do that. Dont show anger. Your just giving her the attention she wants even though its negative, its still some kind of attention.
2007-05-11 06:34:19 · answer #7 · answered by Branwen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
either to get attention or she misses her pacifier she used to have which she knew when she put it in her mouth it comforted her. Try watching what pattern there is to it. Does she tend to do it when she is more tired or more frustrated? Give her an oral substitute (mini-popsicle, etc). Also, if she just started it is it tied to something else? Perhaps getting in more teeth? Just watch for a pattern mom, you'll figure it out.
2007-05-11 06:29:14 · answer #8 · answered by Mickey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 3 year old does it because she thinks it's funny!! I tell her not to and just keep taking her hand away from her mouth. I also tell her that she will go to time out if she actually vomits. Most of the time she just does it because my oldest laughs hysterically at the face that the 3 year old makes when she does it. It's purely for the reaction she gets!!!
2007-05-11 06:28:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
My son did this all the time too! He wouldn't stop no matter what I did. I guess he just had to get sick of the taste of his own vomit. Don't worry he wont do this forever. No one likes to clean up puke
2007-05-11 06:24:24 · answer #10 · answered by Chrys 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋