To take DD1 in with me for DD2's jabs?

[Dysgu]

I have posted this in Children's health too but really want some quick suggestions - open to all suggestions.

DD2 (aged 13mo) has her MMR tomorrow - but I am not really looking to debate the pros and cons of that...

I have DD1(aged 3.5mo) and do not know if I should take her into the nurse's room whilst the little one has her jab.

The real reason is because they both have their swine flu jabs next week - again not really looking for the pros and cons...

Does anyone have any experience regarding older siblings watching little ones have needles? I think I would probably explain to DD1 whilst we were in waiting room for her own jab why she was there - but is she likely to get scared when DD2 screeches tomorrow and then be really hard work next week?

I don't really have any option to leave DD1 with anyone tomorrow so may end up postponing the MMR until the Easter holidays when DP can take a day off too. (He has already arranged the day off next week when they are both having jabs.)

Any ideas? Suggestions? Experiences? Advice?

Thank you everyone.

I think I am just going to take them both along and make sure DD1 has her book or something. The nurses are all nice - and used to us as both girls were preemies so have had several simple things checked over time!!!

Am even beginning I could deal with having both of them in together next week for SF - but don't need to as DP already has the day booked off (I have a smear that day too so do need him to have them for that - TMI!!)

Again - thanks to all.

I have always taken my 2 together as I agree its a waste of a babysitter.
My dd (3.5) saw my son (1) have his mmr and was more concerned about getting a sticker as well ( which the nurse did for being a good big sister)

about a month later she had her pre school booster and I just explained that It would hurt a bit, it wa ok the cry and that we could go for a babycino after she totally understood and was fine