This is the best way to comfort your child after an injection

Research suggests that holding your child right after they get an injection is more comforting than reassuring words. — dpa

The first few years of a child’s life are marked by a series of incredibly important vaccinations that will help ensure they grow into healthy adults.

But in the moment, such doctor’s visits are often accompanied by lots of tears and fears about the jab’s pain.

Parents can make things easier by having physical contact with their child right after they get their shot.

Immediately after, hold your child in your arms or hold their hand and stroke it – but without saying anything.

Reassuring words tend to cause more stress, according to a German association of paediatricians, referring to a Canadian study.

The study found that small children are still too frightened and unreceptive right after their jab; that’s when the parent’s physical closeness is important, while words are more likely to cause restlessness.

Children who are nervous before the injection are also likely to show more anxiety afterwards.

It’s important to remove that feeling of being threatened so that a fear of needles doesn’t become entrenched. – dpa

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