I have said to doctors in the past – “My child is a little scared at the doctor, so if you kneel down and say hi first it may help him feel better.”
It can be hard to take babies and toddlers to the doctor. They often cry because they are scared or worried because it isn’t always a pleasant experience and they don’t know what to expect. Parents try lots of different things to help their child to not be scared, but it is stressful!
As a speech therapist and early intervention provider, I spend my days playing on the floor. I wonder- if pediatricians started off their visits getting down on the child’s level, could itchange how the child felt in the doctor’s office? It may help them to be less scared and feel better about going!
What has helped your child be able to stay calm at the doctor’s office?
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