DD 2.9 has to have growth hormone injections once a day with a pen similar to the ones used for diabetic injections. She started last week and was fine at first, but the last couple of nights she's been very resistant to the idea, saying that it hurts.
She's ok while she's actually having the injection and she gets a sticker on a chart straight after, which she takes very seriously and takes minutes choosing , it's more the anticipation that's in danger of becoming a problem. We've tried putting ice on it (coloured, in a bag so it's not wet) but she won't tolerate that for long enough for it to numb her leg enough.
I'm worried that over the days it's going to escalate into a struggle/tantrum/tears - anybody else giving injections to a young toddler that can offer reassurance or ideas/advice?
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Advice needed on how to make 2yo happier about daily injections
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WhiteWineAndJaffaCakes · 26/07/2010 18:32
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