What should I do if my child is frightened?

Children are very timid, so parents are reminded to pay attention to their children’s living environment. For example, if a child is stimulated by a loud noise while sleeping, he or she may be seriously frightened, which has a great impact on the child. In addition, it is inevitable for children to be frightened. How to calm the baby’s emotions at this time?

First, what to do if the baby is frightened

What to do if the baby is frightened? Generally, no special treatment is required, but for patients with recurrent and frequent attacks, sedatives can be taken under the guidance of a doctor to control night terrors. If the examination shows no disease, there is no need to worry. These phenomena will gradually decrease as you age. The disease can heal itself once the cause is eliminated.

1. When the baby is frightened, the mother should pat and touch him more. Children need affection from time to time. Mother should communicate with him more through body language, let him know that you are protecting him, pat him gently, and shake him left and right with your body as the axis.

2. When the baby is frightened, the mother should communicate with him in his language, even though he cannot understand it yet. Mom can talk to the baby, for example, baby, don’t be afraid, mom is here, etc.

3. Newborn babies have skin care and like to be touched. Adults can do baby massage exercises through the baby's clothes to enhance the baby's sense of security. As soon as the baby is frightened, the mother should immediately comfort the baby with a gentle voice and touch the baby's skin, such as stroking the baby's hair or patting the back. The voices and physical contact of loved ones can quickly make the baby feel safe and have the greatest soothing effect.

4. Hold your baby in a strange position. For example, let the baby lie face down on your arms and support his face with your palms. You can also gently rock the baby with your left hand and gently stroke the baby's back with your right hand. The baby will feel strange if the field of vision is reversed.

5. If the baby is calcium deficient, it may also cause fright. In this case, calcium must be supplemented scientifically and rationally based on trace element tests.

6. If your baby is easily startled when sleeping, you can play some soothing music before the baby falls asleep. After the baby falls asleep, be careful not to let his little hands press on the chest. When the baby wakes up, gently hold his little hands, or pat his back to comfort him, and he will fall asleep quickly.

Second, how to prevent babies from being frightened

To prevent your baby from being frightened, you need to give him safe and considerate care. Mommy should pay attention to the following 5 points:

1. Comfort and hug your baby as much as possible during the day. The warmer and more intimate the parents' embrace is, the more stable the baby's emotions will be;

2. Provide your baby with a good sleeping environment. If your baby goes to bed early, try not to watch TV in the room and don't talk too loudly;

3. Know clearly what your baby likes or dislikes, do not force your baby to accept things he does not want to do, or use a gentler approach. For example, wrap a baby who doesn't like taking a bath in a big towel before taking a bath, which will eliminate the baby's nervousness; play with the baby first, and then hold the baby after the stranger is familiar with him;

4. When taking your baby out, do not take him out for too long and be sure to avoid crowded and noisy public places. If your baby is crying, fussy, or sleepy, it is best to go home immediately.

5. Give your baby a reasonable diet. Good nutrition not only brings your baby a healthy body and reduces diseases, but also means giving your baby good intellectual, social and psychological development.

Third, the reason why babies are frightened

1. The body and mind are subjected to severe stimulation without any warning. For example: falling from a height (bed, table, etc.); a sudden loud noise.

2. Unstable sleeping environment. For example: sleeping in a moving car; sleeping in an adult's arms while walking; falling asleep in a noisy public place.

3. Being forced to do things you don’t want to do. For example: a baby who doesn’t want to take a bath is forced to take a bath; a baby is forcibly hugged and kissed by someone the baby thinks is a stranger, etc.

4. Being frightened by new things. For example, the first time you see the vast ocean, the first time you see a huge animal, the first time you see a rumbling train, etc.

5. If the baby lacks certain nutrients (such as calcium), it will affect the development of the nervous system, making it more likely for the baby to become excited, cry, be restless, and be easily frightened.

6. A small number of babies are born with weak psychological endurance and will be frightened by even the slightest noise. We should pay more attention to this type of baby and reduce stimulation to him.