How to make your baby not afraid of injections

Babies are born with weak immunity and need some vaccinations. Mothers need to teach their babies to be brave and not afraid of injections. So why are babies afraid of injections? How can we make babies not afraid of injections? The following editor will give you a detailed introduction.

Why are babies afraid of injections?

The body's natural response to stimulation

For the purpose of self-protection, when external stimuli enter the body, they will immediately cause an uncomfortable feeling in the body, thus triggering a series of reactions.

Fear of unfamiliar environments

People usually have a fear and dread of unfamiliar things. In the unfamiliar scene of the hospital, doctors wearing masks and white coats, various needles and instruments are very different from our daily life scenes.

Reinforcement of inappropriate parenting methods

Some parents often scare their babies like this: "If you don't listen, the doctor will give you an injection!" In this way, the baby's existing feelings are once again inappropriately reinforced and amplified in the situation created by language, and the feelings that were not unbearable originally become unbearable.

The transmission of stress in adults

Often, before the baby has even received an injection, parents start to worry about whether the baby can bear it. This nervousness can be unconsciously passed on to the baby, causing the baby to feel nervous.

How to make your baby not afraid of injections

Parents should not be anxious, but face it calmly, and do not show nervousness or distress. This way, children will not think that injections are a serious matter.

Tell your child why he needs the injection. If he doesn’t get the injection, the condition will be more serious and he will feel uncomfortable every day.

After telling the child the cause and effect, you should also tell the child the degree of pain. Tell the child truthfully so that he or she will be mentally prepared to accept and face it.

After telling him all this, you need to stimulate the child's patience, as children will have strong patience.

Parents should not show so much heartache. Let the child feel that it is actually no big deal. Let him learn to be strong on his own. Be sure to encourage the child if he performs well.

Let your children drink more water, eat more fruits, and eat more immunity-enhancing foods to improve their immunity.