Last Update: February 25, 2023, 17:48 IST
Children can feel extremely intimidated by new faces in hospital if they lose contact with them.
If your child resists routine check-ups instead of encouraging their fears and avoiding hospitals, here are some tips that can help you get the check-ups done without any inconvenience.
It is very rare that children want to go to doctors of their own free will. Usually a phobia of hospitals and the pain associated with doctors overcomes them. This pain can be in the form of needles, stitches or wound dressing. This is the reason why children resist checkups and fear that something painful might happen to them if they go to the doctor.
From blood tests to scans and much more, babies undergo several procedures from time to time to ensure that all their internal organs are functioning properly. But if your child resists regular check-ups, instead fueling their fear and avoiding hospitals, here are some tips that can help you get the check-ups done without any inconvenience:
keep them busy
Children tend to focus on what is happening to them and overthink the situation which leads to a horrifying situation in the hospital. Instead of letting them stay when they are scared, you can keep them busy and entertained. Entertainment Can be in the form of a discussion, show a video or play a song and tell jokes.
stay positive
Make sure you do not add to the fear of the child when the health checkup is underway. Even if you inadvertently make a serious face, they may be scared and think something is wrong with them. Therefore, constant reassurance that all is well with them is vital for children to have a fear-free stay in hospitals.
take good care of the children
You can avoid acute medication or unnecessary immunity boosting medication by giving your child a healthy diet and lifestyle. Make sure your kids are physically active, have a routine and eat their green vegetables. This can reduce the number of people coming to the hospital.
stay close to your baby
Never leave your child’s hand in the hospital. Staying in physical contact with your children is essential if you want them to go for regular checkups without any fear. Children can feel extremely intimidated by new faces in hospital if they lose contact with them.
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