The immunisation cycle and how to keep the
baby comfortable on ‘those’ days
The cycle of
immunisation ensures that the baby is to get a vaccination injection nearly
every month in the first 2 years . These jabs lead to redness and small bumps
thru swelling and a lot of crying at the point of injection . Even if you take
the ‘painless’ vaccination, it may lead to fever and pain . Vira is used to her
massage and bath cycle. The doctor advised us to continue with it – just avoid
massaging the concerned limb for 2 days . And that worked!! Of course we had to
give her Calpol drops for pain and she developed colic that night – most likely
because of the strong vaccination.
A grandma’s recipe
to combat stomach ache caused by gas formation /colic is to take a pinch of
asafoetida (hing in hindi) and dissolve it in half a spoon of water .Apply the
paste around her naval and get ready to hear the musical sounds of the baby
fartJ.
I vouch for this method – which worked wonders for my kids.
And if you need
instant relief from a bottle - Colic aid is a God sent and helps give instant
relief.
Combat
techniques from the art of war –
a. Prepare
for a rough night on the days of vaccination since the child’s suffering is
maximum after sun-down
b. Keep
your ammunition in good order to compact the enemy (pain , fever, colic) –
Calpol drops and Colic aid and a hot water bottle .
