Even adults feel anxious and anxious when they go to see a doctor. Therefore, it is not surprising that a visit to the clinic may seem like a terrible nightmare to children. What should be done so that the child is not afraid of doctors? How to save babies from fear of people in white coats?
Instructions
Step 1
First you need to rid yourself and your child of the stereotype that a doctor is the person who hurts people. Create a positive image of the healthcare professional in the eyes of your child. Tell him that sometimes absolutely everyone gets sick - both children and adults. Once sick, people come to hospitals to become healthy again, and the doctor is our most important assistant in this matter. Explain to your baby that not all medical procedures are pleasant, but the doctor does them solely so that the patient gets better sooner.
Step 2
If your child is afraid of doctors, do not deceive him by going to an appointment. Do not tell him that the injection does not hurt, and the doctor will not examine him at all. When this lie is revealed at the reception, subsequently the child will cease to trust you, and the doctors will be even more afraid. Better explain that it will still hurt, but not for long. When the procedure is over, be sure to praise your baby. Before you go to the hospital, be sure to tell your child what he will have to face there. If your throat hurts, you need to tell why the doctor will need a special stick. You can even demonstrate with a teaspoon that it's not scary at all.
Step 3
In order not to be afraid of doctors, let your child play in the hospital! It's good if you have a phonendoscope or a doctor's toy set at home. Invite dolls, stuffed animals to see the doctor, and show your baby how the doctor treats his patients. Moreover, you can take turns with your child to be a doctor. Be sure to control the course of the game, do not allow the child to hurt his toy patients. As a physician, praise your patients after their procedures.
Step 4
You can form the image of a good doctor with the help of fairy tales. Read together with your child "Doctor Aibolit" by Korney Chukovsky. A book by Vladimir Suteev "About a hippopotamus who was afraid of vaccinations" is also suitable. You can also compose stories and fairy tales about children or animals who are experiencing the same problems as your baby. Tell us about a bear cub who had a sore throat, but he could not recover because he was afraid to go to the doctor. The end of the fairy tale should be good - the teddy bear conquered his fear, went to see a good doctor, and was instantly cured!
