2007-10-02 10:47:44 · 12 answers · asked by bb 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
What i do when my daughter is getting a shot is sit her on my lap, wrap one arm around her, pinning her arms. I will then hold the leg that's not getting the shot with my other hand. The nurse holds the leg getting the shot. Then i talk to her and sing her favorite song while the nurse gives the shot. This works for her with minimal crying.
When my daughter was 15months old she got RSV and we had to take her to the ER. It took me my husband and 3 nurses to hold her while they took blood and put in a catheter! Who knew that one tiny toddler could have so much strength!
2007-10-02 11:01:00 · answer #1 · answered by llllll_amanda_lllllll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Others say chloroform - that's funny.
I held them in my chest - and tell them it's almost done. And when the shot is almost there, I tap them slightly at the same time the shot is going through. Sometimes, I yell and said, "Oh look at that, a spider on the wall!"
You have to conive with the person who's injecting the shot so that the person will not be surprise - only your kid.
2007-10-02 11:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by yahoooo! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never had to deal with this; we don't vax. But we did have blood tests at 9 mo and I was adamant that I hold her. The nurses and techs wanted to push me to the side and hold her down on the table, and I insisted on holding her in the sling. I think it's much better for them to feel the comfort and familiarity of you to soften a scary situation.
2007-10-02 11:23:59 · answer #3 · answered by MP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the child to sit on your lap, facing you. Lay the child head on your chest, and wrap your arms around his arms. So when the nurse comes to give the shot, have him face the other direction, and you give him a big hug. It worked for me I hope that is works for you.
2007-10-02 10:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by Shakera S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hold my kids on my lap with their feet between my shins and one arm wrapped around their arms & chest. One of my kids likes to have my hand covering his eyes. Another just takes a deep breath and deals with it. The third is the hardest because she is strong and can really wriggle, but if I hold her snug and distract her by singing softly into her ear, it usually works out okay.
2007-10-02 10:51:49 · answer #5 · answered by sparki777 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Usually a nurse or two will help hold him.
You don't really want to force him down, I know I hated that, and he might resent you for it.
2007-10-02 10:50:46 · answer #6 · answered by Ella (& her dogs) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is to have 2 people to hold him down, one holding arms (preferably a parent) and another to hold legs.
2007-10-02 11:39:16 · answer #7 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a kid my mom promised me chocolate! That did if for me! I know that's not physical but it's worth a try.
2007-10-02 10:52:29 · answer #8 · answered by ChickensSquawk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chloroform.
2007-10-02 10:50:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
let the nurse do it, that way your son can hate her and have you to comfort him. Builds a bond.
2007-10-02 10:55:11 · answer #10 · answered by jusslovehim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋