Patient's question:
Once, I was holding my 8-month-old daughter, and my foot was stepped on. I screamed, and the child got startled and started crying. She didn't sleep well that night and kept waking up, even when I gave her water and milk, which didn't help. I heard that Chinese massage can treat this, is it true?First follow-up question: But, it's not okay not to feed her at night. I used to do it, or she would cry non-stop.
Second follow-up question: Yes, let's try. It might not be easy.
Doctor's answer:
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Kids Scared? Try These Tricks! 1: Comforting
This trick is very practical. When kids get scared and cry nonstop, parents can try hugging them, stroking their backs, foreheads, arms, etc. This makes kids feel safe and comfortable, giving them a sense of closeness and warmth, helping them gradually calm down. Once kids feel this way, they won’t cry anymore because of being scared. Besides comforting, parents can also add verbal reassurance, which works even better.
Kids Scared? Try These Tricks! 2: Diverting Attention
If the scare is caused by the environment, the first step is to leave that environment and go to a quieter, more comfortable place. This avoids some noise, light, or visual stimuli, and kids often calm down quickly. At this point, parents can find small treats, candies, toys, etc., to divert kids’ attention. This can help soothe their emotions very quickly.
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