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on 11/22/2005 Though it may seem like the time you want to tell you baby that it's OK and comfort him or her, but that can actually send a mixed signal. What you are really saying is that it's OK to be scared. What you will get is a child who hates the doctor's office and will be a handful when it comes time for the next visit. Treat your child in a normal manner and ignore the crying and stress reactions to the new situations. If your child does a good job with no negative reactions, then you can emphasize to him that you are happy with his good behavior. Though this may not make sense, it is completely to the rules or learning and psychology.
on 11/22/2005 Nurse your baby after s/he receives a shot, not during or s/he may associate the pain of the shot with nursing. But as nursing moms know, the best pain killer is always breast. It truly works miracles.
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