Children and Shots

Please my friend you have to be honest with her! If you are not she will only learn that she cannot trust you and you do not want this to happen! Tell her the truth but reassure her that although it might sting for a second it isn't very sore or last very long! I have always taken my kids with me when I have to have an injection or have blood taken - as I have no fear of needles they are the same - shots etc do not worry them! Don't over emphasise it but plan to do something nice afterwards , that she really enjoys and take in a book or favourite toy with you! Hope it all goes well for you! xxx

It really depends on her personality. I think that your friend is right...keep her occupied and don't talk about...make sure doctor and nurse know about your concern and play your game by " adding" shot to her visit...kids can be very upset...I think this way you will save her form anxiety and unnecessary stress...

Children and Shots don't really mix... While it may seem to just ambush her at the doctor's clinic that she'll receive a shot she might tell you again that you lied to her and that will not be a good example. I guess you will have no choice but to tell her that she's getting a shot on her next visit to the doctor, you could try explaining to her why she needs to get the shot. Reward her for being an good girl after she received the shot, you could take her to her favorite fast food or ice cream parlor as her reward.

lol ...I kknow how you fel ..its so hard to see them getting so scared of getting their shots . I just explained to my daughtere ahead of time and told her that it was for her so that sge wouldn't get sick . She still doesn't like to go but at least now she doesn't scream and cry when we go. When you can find a good quite time to spend with her ttell her how youhad to get the shots also and maybe even mention some of her friends names also so she doesn't feel like she is this only one having to get shots. Maybe she will think more about others getting shots and not be so scared and thinking about getting hers. I know I almost cried with my daughter when she acted like that the first time , its so hard ...but talk to her it will make a world of difference for her and you ..alittle peace of mind so to speak... good luck :)

Go to ask.com and do a search for speaking to your children about getting shots. I hate shots more than my son does, so I make my husband take him. It might be best to be honest w her, tell her she's getting one so that she can remain healthy and not get sick. Show her where u and your other kids got the same shot and then promise her a treat after if she's real good. I understand ur anxiety tho. I am a shot chicken!

First of all, do not lie. Lying to your own daughter will make you lose her trustness in you. Just take her to the Doc, say that after going to the Doctor you two will eat Chocolate in a Grocery Store. Tell her a shot won't hurt. She will understand it after she takes it.

I have three children and I have never had a problem with them getting their immunisations! I am a nurse working in a doctor's office and have always made it no big deal. Some parents would come in and say they are buying huge toys for their kids after their shots etc. I think this is a big mistake. I told my children the truth. That they could get very very sick if they did not have this special medicine. They knew it hurt a bit but that didn't last etc. Sometimes a jelly bean after the shot was given but no more than that. Don't make it a big deal as some kids can be terrified because the Parents have turned it into a big deal!!! Good luck...

well that is a tough one, if the child hates needles not much is going to make her feel better. After she has it you can reward her for being a big girl. But before hand she will still be anxious no matter what you do. I would tell her the truth if she asks because although she cannot avoid it, she will no her mother didn't sneak her to the doctors or lie to her.

From the time my kids were little each time there was a doctors appointment I would take them shopping. They were rewarded for the something that is not normally pleasant. We have always tried to make it worthwhile. I hope you can negotiate this step at this late time. Good luck. The honesty is more important that any lying or omission since she will be on the end of the needle and remember how you dealth with it.

Honesty is the best policy. I think you should be upfront with her that way she knows and you can prepare her. If you ambush her that will leave her with the feelings that you lied to her and she will have security issues with you. Help her to feel at ease and let her know that it will only hurt for a little bit. The pain will not be for long and just try to help her cope with it now instead of her freaking out when you step into the office. Better to get most of the freak out before hand.

better have choclates and toys to keep her happy and spaeking dolls to divert her mind

Well, I dont know how old your child is but with my child I find it best not to tell her until we are in the doctor office. She is 5 now and I didn't want her to worry until time for it. A week is a long time of worrying about it. It's terrible to say but it always felt like I was ambushing her.LOL She is nearly as big as I am and I can't fight with her to make her go in. I did find out that books pertaining to whatever her situation might be works. When we had our first dentist appointment we bought the book 'Dora goes to the dentist' to just kinda prepare her. It really worked , she took it with her to the dentist the only problem that we had was at the end when they didn't have the same prizes that Dora recieved at the office. Good luck. Have a nice day.