Infant Test/Procedure Preparation
Alternate Names : Preparing Infant for Test/Procedure, Test/Procedure Preparation - Infant
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For older children, research has shown that preparing ahead can reduce crying or resisting the procedure. In addition, children report less pain and show less distress. Proper preparation for a test or procedure that can reduce an older child's anxiety, encourage cooperation, and help develop coping skills.
Given the developmental level of your child (0 to 1 year), little pre-test preparation will be of benefit, but some considerations may ease your anxiety.
Before the test, know that your child probably will cry, and restraints may be used. But the most important way you can help your child through this procedure is by being there and showing you care.
Crying is a normal response to the strange environment, unfamiliar people, restraints, and separation from you. Your infant will cry more for these reasons than because the test or procedure is uncomfortable.
Knowing this from the onset may help relieve some of your anxiety about what to expect. Having specific information about the test may further reduce your anxiety. For more information please see the appropriate test.
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