Worried about two month check-up/shots...?

Question

My daughter will be going in for her two month check-up and shots soon, and I am very concerned. For any of you who have been through this, how bad do the shots seem to hurt the babies? And how bad do they feel afterwards, and for how long? I am not trying to be a wimp, but I sure feel like one...I will probably cry more than she will!! Any helpful info or advice? Thanks!!

Answer 1

Each baby is very different in their reaction to immunizations. Some babies give a brief cry of surprise and are easily calmed with a pacifier or a nursing. Others scream bloody murder, quite indignant with the nerve of those nurses and go into that crying jag when you think they aren't going to stop for a breath. Some babies develop a little fever and are irritable along with pain if you touch the site of the injection. Others may only have a little red mark that goes away in a day or 2. Some babies feel bad after their shot for 3-4 days and others are fine by the time they get home. My kids are older now, but my pediatrician used to recommend a dose of infant Tylenol before the shot and another dose every 4 hours if needed. I suggest calling your pediatrician's office with your concerns to see what they recommend. Don't give your baby Tylenol at this age without a doctor's OK. It is pretty common for moms (and dads, too) to shed a few tears along with their baby at shot time. The doctor's office staff are used to it so go ahead and cry without shame. I have 4 kids and I know I had my share of tears. The worst set of shots ever was the set my oldest daughter got before she started kindergarten. Our son was 2 1/2 and I was 6 months pregnant. She hated the doctor and hated shots (actually, she's 28 now and still hates doctors and needles). I was supposed to sit her on my lap with her back to me and hold her arms/hands with one arm and her legs with the other. She kicked and screamed and had elbows and knees along with hands and feet flying and punching. With my pregnant stomach and a 2 1/2 year old wide eyed with fear, clinging to me like he'd never let go, I didn't think we were ever going to get shots into this child. Eventually the job got done with reinforcements from the front office who took my son and gave him stickers and paper and crayons until his big sister got herself under control. That was over 23 years ago and that memory is etched in my brain like it was yesterday. After that, every other instance of my kids getting shots was a piece of cake.

Answer 2

My babies do make thier "pain" cry which is very sad, but they are over it within a minute or two. Try very hard to put a happy face on because that will help calm your baby. You don't want to teach her to be afraid of shots.

You may want to take baby tylenol with you as your doctor will likely tell you to give it to your baby about every 4 hours for the rest of the day. This is because some babies have inconsolable crying a couple hours later from the effects of the shot if not given pain killer. Generally my doctor has you give it about 20 minutes before the shots to make it more effective. Don't do this without your ped's permission though, because they need to tell you the right dose for her weight.

A couple silver linings: many babies sleep most of the next 12 hours so you may get some time to catch up on your rest. Also you will know for sure what your babies "pain" cry sounds like and will better know how to respond to his or her cries in the future.

Answer 3

I was so shaky when going for these shots that I wrecked a car for the first time! My baby wasn't even crying too much after the shots. At home she developed a little fever, about 99.1, and I gave her Infant Tylenol drops for about 2 days. She was fussy for two weeks, but nothing serious. She did have a little bump on her thigh where they stuck her, so keep massaging these spots until the bump is gone. I also didn't bathe her for a couple of days after shots because she felt upset. Hold her as much as you can and gently rock her and keep the environment quiet and dim. Good luck to you both!

Answer 4

When my son had his 2 month shots, I was worried as well. Honestly, he just cried when the shot came, screaming like the day he was born. He had a slight fever, as expected, and the pediatrician told us to give him Tylenol for it (be sure to ask for the correct dosage before you leave if you plan on offering your son some). When we got home, my son kept whimpering from crying so hard, but I just nursed him (he was nursing then but isn't now) and rocked him in our rocking chair. Swaddling him calmed him down and he fell asleep for most of the day. Just pay extra attention to your daughter because she might be fussy and slightly feverish, but it really isn't that bad! Best of luck to you.
Also, at his 4 month check up, he didn't cry as hard when he got the same shots again.

Answer 5

the rate of SIDS coinsides with the DPT shots
most kids that die from measels (55% of measels deaths) are to children that are vaccinated,since they are being injected with a live virus;however it means that they will be much less likely to die as an adult from the measles,but if they die from the measels shot i guess it doesn't matter ....
the Gaurdasil HPV Vaccine just killed 12 teens
MMR shots have been acknowledged this year by the CDC that it "may have a link to the cause of Autism"
however the CDC did not acknowledge that the Gaurdasil shots were the cause of death in the teens ,however they did acknowldege that some of the teens had died,but not all of the 12 ??
in the last 20 years ALL Polio outbreaks have been caused by the Vaccine ....

Answer 6

i was so scared too! she cried as the vax was injected not the initial stick of the needle, she stopped between each shot but ofcourse theyre going to cry....i picked her up when all was done and she was fine, no reactions at all...her 4 month shots are in a week and im scared all over again...goodluck it hurts us way worse! oh yea doc said to give tylenol right before we left the house for appt seems to help

Answer 7

She will be fine, she'll yell when the needle goes in and for a minute or so afterwards and that will be that. She'll be much happier if you can be confident and supportive - if you are tearful and nervous she will pick up on it. Be strong for her.

Mine was a bit fractious that evening - and that night she slept right through for the first time!

Answer 8

I was freaked out too but then when he got the shots he cried for about 1 minute then I gave him tylenol and he was fine, He did sleep alot after but my Doctor said that was normal, His little legs were sore for about 2 days just watch out when you pick her up. It will be ok I promise :)

Answer 9

At first shots the baby may not feel a thing!She will be back to sleep after a minute!Take care

Answer 10

It's really not that bad. Your little girl will be fine a few minutes afterwards.