HERE ARE A FEW TIPS & TRICKS TO CALM YOUR BABY DURING THE VACCINATION VISIT

HOW TO HOLD THE CHILD DURING VACCINATION?

• Different holds are needed depending on the age and size of your child.
• Embracing your child during vaccination offers several benefits:
• It safely prevents your child from any movement during vaccination
• It avoids frightening your child, as you embrace them rather than overpower them
• It comforts your child
• It allows your doctor to steadily control your child’s limb and the injection site.

 

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR BABY’S VACCINATION PROCESS LESS STRESSFUL

• If your child is getting an injection on the leg, you can:
• Hold your child on your lap
• Place your child’s arm under one of your own arms and around your back, and apply gentle pressure for a secure, hug-like hold
• Use your free arm and hand, to hold your child’s other arm gently but securely
• Anchor your child’s feet firmly between the thighs

 

 

TIPS FOR A LESS STRESSFUL VACCINATION VISIT

HERE ARE SIMPLE WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR CHILD BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER VACCINATION

PRE-VACCINATION

• Read any vaccine material you received from your child’s doctor, and write down any question you may have
• Find your child’s personal immunisation record and take it along for your appointment
• Pack a favourite toy or book, and a blanket that your child uses regularly.

 

DURING VACCINATION

• Distract and comfort your child by cuddling, singing or talking softly
• Smile and make eye contact with your child
• Comfort your child with a favourite toy or book
• Hold your child firmly on your lap, whenever possible

 

POST-VACCINATION

• Review any information your doctor gives you about the vaccine
• Use a cool, wet cloth to reduce soreness, and swelling in the place where the injection was given
• Reduce any fever with a cold sponge bath or non-aspirin pain reliever (subject to doctor’s approval)
• Give your child lots of liquid within the first 24 hours after getting the vaccine
• Pay extra attention to your child for a few days

For more details of care during vaccination of the child, contact Dr. Vinit Mehta (Child Specialist/ Pediatrician in Vadodara) Vaccination Centre.