The 5 S's Method

A method developed by Dr. Harvey Karp, a Los Angeles-based pediatrician to calm a screeching infant. The technique involves swaddling the baby, putting the baby on her stomach, gently swinging her, shushing into her ear, and offering something to suck on. 1. 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 Tight swaddling calms babies because it creates a womb-like environment. Blankets should be kept snug, because loose blankets are a choking/suffocating risk. Wrapping babies with their arms at their sides also prevents them from flailing their arms. 2. 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲/𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Although sleeping on their backs is safest for babies, being in a side position or on their stomach has proven calming following a shot. 3. 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 Sometimes telling your baby to "shhh" is the simplest way to get him or her to stop crying. The sound is soothing in the face of loud noises - including the baby's own crying. 4. 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 Swaying a baby to a calmer state is effective for calming a child following a vaccine. This can be done using swings, slings, and car rides, among other methods. 5. 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 Whether by pacifier or breastfeeding, giving a baby something to suck on is an effective way to comfort him or her. Research has shown that doing at least 4 of the 5 S's greatly reduces the amount of time infants cry after getting a shot. Sources: npr.org cbsnews.com #TeamBakuNanay #ProudtobeBakuNanay #VaccinesWorkforAll #HealthierPhilippines #AllAboutBakuna #Health #Vaccine #Bakuna #Vaccination #Immunization #MomTips #ProudBakunanay #TAPVIPInfluencer #momcommunity