Baby Fainting

United States
May 4, 2007 4:18pm CST
OK so heres one I need help with, my 8 month old son has been fainting lately. He get upset so that hes does that sucking in breath for a really loud scream baby thing and he sucks in too long and it makes him pass out! I called my pediatrician and he said some babies/toddlers learn early on to do this for attention and will do it as long as it works, so I have to start ignoring the behavior and it will eventually stop! SCARY!! Anyone else ever had this problem? It's kind of spooky.
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Gemmygirl1
@Gemmygirl1 (2867)
• Australia
5 May 07
My daughter used to hold her breath a lot when she was crying & here's how to fix it so they don't pass out - blow in his face, just gently but when they feel it, they will breath :) I was a little worried when my daughter started doing it & my Mum just suggested i softly blow on her face & when it did it she sucked in a little more air & was breathing normally right away. Just try the air thing i mentioned & see if it helps! Good Luck :)