I was wondering if any of you parents know any clues on how to handle your child during shot time! My daughter is about to turn 3 in December. I really hate taking her in for this because I don't even like shots myself! Any tips on how to help her out. I know you must give your child some pain reliever medicinel before and after to help the pain. Any other suggestions?
2007-09-27 05:11:25 · 10 answers · asked by Txgirl23 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
This may say crazy but my daughter cries just for the nurses to get her on the scale! She is very sensitive and emotional so I doubt she will be fine right after the shots. I think she'll be crying for a good time!
2007-09-27 05:18:04 · update #1
Not many people around that do like shots, but be brave. Keep in mind that the needles are short and the shot is fast.
Aside from letting my girls know that it's to keep them from becoming really sick, it was a great time for ice cream cones.
They also got a big bubble bath in really warm water to help ease the pain. They use to give them in the upper thigh.
2007-09-27 05:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by Sandie B 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All doctors visits are different. What happens at one might not happen at the next. It's all a part of the child growing up a little. When I took my youngest in a few months ago he didn't even cry when he got his shots! They really don't understand at that age and it's over before you know it. Just hold her and reassure her while she's getting her shots and do something fun after. Good luck :)
2007-09-27 12:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by oracleofohio 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I'd just let them scream it out. I HATED shots when I was younger and screamed and kicked the moment the nurse entered the room, my mother had to physically hold me down for the shot and because I was moving and screaming so much, I didn't even feel the shot. I know, not tha best way to handle things, but I calmed down quickly afterwards because I never even felt the shot.
2007-09-27 13:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by Meg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pain reliever medicine before and after? I've never heard of that. I give my kids Tylenol only after the shot to prevent a possible fever that may follow. Other than that, you know your daughter better than anyone else. You know what things distract her or what you can talk to her about during the process to possibly take her mind off of it. Inevitably, it's going to hurt and will upset her at the time. There's nothing you can do about that. Just comfort her a lot and make sure she understands why she's receiving it and that the pain will go bye bye very quickly.
2007-09-27 12:16:52 · answer #4 · answered by Diane 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Not the way they give shots now, if the nurse does it correctly the child doesn't even feel it anymore. They pinch the skin and then give the shot. I would not give any type of medication to your child just for shot. It's a quick procedure, that the area is a little sore, its not major surgery.
When my son was your daughters age and had to get his shots he didn't even know he had gotten them.
2007-09-27 12:20:25 · answer #5 · answered by krennao 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
With my kids I found it best not to try and coax them, then fear just takes over. I just held them down and got it over with. Usually once we were done they were fine.
I did tell them they had to get them its not like the nurse just came in and stabbed them, but its just part of being a parent, half of these things are only big deals if you make it a big deal. My kids have had to go through a lot worse than shots so I guess I don't find it such an issue. A lot of parents and kids have to go through a lot worse than shots, if you act brave and confident they will follow suit somewhat and even if she is upset for the rest of the day, she will be fine, just comfort her after ward.
My daughter just had to have a procedure done at a Children's Hospital and I thanked god we were only there for what we were, once you see the kids and parents suffering in a place like that it changes your attitude.
2007-09-27 12:15:40 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Coffee 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
we talk about the doctor like its a fun thing like instead of "were going to the park today!!" its doctor. and about shots we just tell her its a little scary but it doesnt really hurt.
if she does freek out just get it over with, when they come in with the shots, take your daughter and do the alcohol swab for them and then hold her tight say 1,2,3 go and then its over. it may sound cruel but you could also try leaving the room it may work for some, and then when you come back in you wont be associated with the pain and she will be easier to calm
2007-09-27 17:28:51 · answer #7 · answered by someone 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call me a bad parent, but I bribe her. I tell her we are going to do something fun after-wards so she focuses on that and not the shots. Last time, she cried a lot but through her tears she then asked if we were still going where I told her. It worked for me!
2007-09-27 12:15:17 · answer #8 · answered by Precious 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I know what you mean, my son ran away once, nurse and I have to chase after him
2007-09-27 12:43:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I deal with this situation by not vaccinating(poisoning) my children. We boost our children's immunity naturally. I have 2 healthy children who attend public school with no problems. You might want to do a little research on these vaccines before you put them into their tiny bodies.
2007-09-29 10:01:21 · answer #10 · answered by Veggiegirl 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋