Hello dear parents! The other day, on the playground, I watched a funny and at the same time sad picture, how a three-year-old kid tried to climb over the body of his grandmother, like a monkey on a baobab tree, in order to avoid contact with a small dog.

In further conversation, it turned out that the child in infancy was greatly frightened by a large beast, and since then he is afraid of everyone - both large and small. This incident prompted me to talk about fear in a baby, symptoms and recovery methods emotional state babies.

In search of the root cause

Traditionally, before fixing the problem, we find out the reason. Crumbs of about three years old are not able to control psychological reactions, so they can be frightened by the fact that an adult does not cause absolutely any emotions.

• Animals: usually dogs large sizeswho are trying to sniff a baby. They can sharply approach the baby's face or jump with their front paws onto the stroller, and, frankly, this will make an adult's heart swoon.
• Loud or harsh sounds: parental quarrel, car exhaust, motorcycle roar, lightning discharge, etc.
• Inadequacy of parents, who, for example, are trying to put a newborn to sleep with a loud cry.
• A drastic change in the situation. For example, while bathing, the baby may slip off his hands and go under water.

Effects of fright in babies

While in older children, severe fright can provoke enuresis (urinary incontinence) and stuttering, in infancy such symptoms will not appear, although the consequences of fright can easily haunt over time.

Possible consequences:

• sleep disorders - insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, etc.;
• characteristic tremors;
• constant crying for no apparent reason
• whims when trying to leave the child alone for at least a second.

If the symptoms appear once, then you should not worry, because they can be caused by age-related crises. But if such manifestations are observed for several weeks, this means that the baby has experienced a fright.

You cannot ignore the incident, and we will talk about how to proceed a little below. At the same time, it is impossible to create greenhouse conditions and protect the baby from any stress, because his psyche will not go through baptism in battle, not become tempered, and with each increased intonation, the baby will fall into hysterics.

It is no coincidence that the risk group includes:

• spoiled children, whom grandparents often protect from negative experiences in every possible way, do not allow the nervous system to train for small incidents, as a result of which, with large stresses, a strong fear arises;
• kids who are not taught from their own mistakes and are forbidden to approach electricity, pet dogs or cats, pick up an unplugged iron, without explaining in which cases the object is dangerous and in which it is not;
• children with diseases of the nervous system, when the nerves fail with any emotions - both positive and negative.

In the latter case, you cannot do without the help of a doctor, but in all others it is quite possible to cope on your own.

What to do in case of fright?

Of course, parents try to protect the baby from severe stress, but this is not always possible, because the sharp sound of a glass bottle falling from the shelf in a supermarket or a strong thunderclap, from the unexpected sound of which you already squat, cannot be prevented.

Should I give a sedative?

Medication is used only after consultation with a pediatrician and neuropathologist. For example, in case of sleep disorders, homeopathic drops "Bayu-Bai" or a mixture containing citral may be prescribed. This substance is found in lemon, eucalyptus and lemon balm, so the mixture has, in addition to soothing, also antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect.

If there is no desire to stuff the child with medicines, then you can try relaxing baths with the addition of infusion of valerian, chamomile, mint. Prepare a new broth every time before bathing, especially since it is not difficult to brew a bag or a couple of tablespoons of herbal preparations bought at a pharmacy with a glass of boiling water.

The optimum water temperature is 37 degrees, and if the baby's navel has not healed, then bathe it only in boiled water. Herbal baths are also great for prevention - while relaxing and calming, they bring the nerves back to normal.

How not to be scared when swimming?

By the way, fright during an unsuccessful bath is very common, so you can buy oversleeves or special inserts in the bath to show that they keep your baby in the water without your hands. Even if the child is several months old, he is able to understand that it is safe to swim if mom or dad is nearby.

If the child is still frightened by submerging under water or choking with poorly doused water, then for several days you can do without water treatments... The memory of babies, frankly, is girlish, and it is likely that they will soon forget about the incident.

If not, then you should try to swim together several times. Many mothers say that this method helped to get rid of fear, while in the process it is necessary to soothe the baby with affectionate conversations or songs.

Strangers and animals

If your child starts screaming at the sight of a cat on the other side of the street, tell them that pets are not a threat if they are not offended. Browse books and read funny stories featuring puppies and kittens. Find funny videos online in which big dogs play with babies. Demonstrate by your own example that you are not afraid of grandmother Murka or Polkan in the country, but you will not pet a stray dog.

Strangers should also not cause fear in a child, however, a trusting relationship from the first seconds of acquaintance is not a very good sign. It is important to show your reaction - if you yourself smile at the person, shake hands, hug during the greeting, then there is nothing to fear for the baby.

If the baby is not ready to open his arms to the dog or neighbor, and at the sight of them begins to sulk, do not insist. Time will pass and, most likely, the child will change from anger to mercy.

Watch yourself! Be careful!

It is unacceptable to put the baby to bed by screaming. I talked about correctly and quickly in one of the previous articles. I highly recommend reading.

Try not to react too emotionally to what is happening: harsh screams, splashes with your hands, claps of your hands - all this can scare the baby.

Well, now you know all the methods for getting rid of fear. Share your advice in the comments - it's extremely interesting to know your opinion. Many thanks for reposting my review on social networks. This will support my efforts.

Watch a short video in which the older brother responds perfectly to the baby's fright:

This video will help you understand what happens with fear at the physiological level. We look!

How to treat fright in a child at home? What does Dr. Komarovsky think about this, and how did our ancestors treat this ailment?

In the life of every kid, there has been a fright at least once. It can be of a mild form and not cause any particular harm to health, or it can be so strong that then the consequences have to be eliminated for more than one day. The article will focus on how a mother can identify fear on her own, as well as cope with a child's fear at home. We will also tell you which specialist you can contact in case the fear cannot be cured by yourself.

Signs of fright in a child

A child, especially a small child, can be scared by anything. For example, he may show intense fear about:

• loud rumbles during a thunderstorm;
• harsh screams and loud sounds;
• accidentally seen a fight;
• an unusual stressful situation;
• explosions and shooting (terrorist attacks, which began to happen frequently);
• too strict parenting;
• forced loneliness (when parents leave the child alone at home);
• ferocious animals.

An older child can independently tell his mother why he was scared. He will tell in detail what scared him, if there is close contact and trust between the child and the mother. In infants, fear can only be recognized by observing the baby's behavior.

If you suspect that a child is frightened, then you probably noticed that he has the following changes in behavior:

• he began to breathe intermittently and hastily;
• heart rate increased;
• pupils have become large;
• movement coordination is impaired;
• the child described himself or went “for the most part” in his pants.

Fright symptoms in a child

If a child was scared some time ago, and is still in a state of fear, then he may experience the following symptoms:

• eating poorly;
• on the contrary, it is unusual for him to eat a lot;
• sleeping anxiously;
• starts crying abruptly in the midst of sleep;
• constantly having nightmares;
• does not want to stay in the room alone;
• afraid of the dark;
• behaves restlessly day and night;
• overly active.

The aftermath of fear

If a child is very scared of something and now he carries it in himself, then this fear can seriously affect the health of the baby. If you do not treat fear and do not eliminate the state of fear, then you can ruin the child's life forever. He will constantly wait for a catch from everywhere, he will become withdrawn and insecure.

Among the consequences of fear, the following problems can be noted in a child:

• enuresis (that is, urinary incontinence, especially at night);
• severe stuttering;
• anxiety that does not leave the child;
• nervous tic;
• chronic nightmares or insomnia;
• cardiovascular diseases.

Child after fright

As soon as the child is very frightened of something, his behavior becomes different, and his health also worsens. Immediately after suffering the fear, the baby has an increase in pupils and his heart pounds too quickly and loudly. In addition, the baby, after suffering stress, may immediately start stuttering during a fright, and even with a strong fright, the baby can write in his pants. There are rare cases when children faint immediately after being frightened.

If a child experiences the greatest fear younger age, then for sure he will become more anxious and will want to spend more time with his mother. He literally sticks to his mother, and everywhere will follow her on her heels. The child will be very scared to be alone. In the face of the mother, the frightened baby will see the most reliable protector.

Baby fright

If you feel fear at all small child, who is still, so to speak, lying in diapers, then this may manifest itself in him with a sudden loud cry. This happens, for example, after a baby hears a sharp loud sound. Also, fear in a baby can manifest itself as fecal incontinence. If he gets very scared, he may suddenly have a bowel movement.

How to remove fear

You can eliminate the consequences of fear by talking with your child. Talk to him as often as possible and talk about what scared him. Try to explain to the baby that he is now safe, and you will protect him from all kinds of fears.

In some cases, talking with parents alone is not enough, and in this situation an experienced psychologist comes in. In extreme situations, a hypnologist also helps, because it can be very difficult to convince a child that there is now nothing to be afraid of.

Special attention should be paid to the child's day regimen. Try to feed your baby at the same time, and also put him to bed at a strictly defined time. It's good to read too good tales before bedtime. This is also good for the psyche of the child. This helps not only frightened children, but also hyperactive ones.

Also, as a treatment for fright, they help well:

• frequent walks in the fresh air;
• communication with nature and learning with parents;
• tales of brave heroes;
• music lessons;
• drawing and modeling (you can send the child to some kind of creative circle);
• taking sedative teas or medications prescribed by your doctor;
• soothing baths with scented sea salt (the scent of lavender helps);
• calm atmosphere in the family;
• outdoor games;
• playing sports;
• mind games;
• lullabies before bed.

How to cure child fright at home

In addition to the above methods of getting rid of fear, the following methods help to eliminate the state of the rhinestone:

• herbal treatment;
• conspiracies;
• special magic rituals;
• prayers;
• rituals.

Fright ebb, how to take a fright out

Our ancestors often treated fright in children with wax casting. This method was considered very effective and was used as a cure for fear in almost every family.

To ebb the fright with wax, you need this:

• bowl;
• clean water from a well;
• wax candles - 3 pieces;
• container for melting candles.

You will also need the help of someone from your family, because it is extremely inconvenient and dangerous to carry out this rite alone. You run the risk of burning yourself with hot wax, and you can also accidentally burn your baby with it.

So, first you need to melt the candles. To do this, put them in some kind of enamel dish, and put them in a water bath.

Then we place a bowl of water over the baby's head and pour in melted wax with the words: “Leisya, pour you a candle. As you melted, but now you are flowing, so let evil fear flow from my child (name), and go away from our house. May my word be strong, may the forces of the highest help me. "

Then you need to bury the wax, which flows into the water, under the nearest tree. The procedure should be repeated twice a day. This is done in the morning, as soon as the sun wakes up and in the evening, when the sunset occurs. A similar ritual must be performed for at least 9 days in a row.

In this case, one must look at the reverse side of the figure, which is formed when the wax is cast. Usually over a frightened child there are some blotches and spots in it. When the fear leaves, then this figure gradually becomes clean.

We read the conspiracy for fear

To drive away the fear of a child, you can read a special conspiracy, You can read it into holy water, and then wash the baby 3 times with it.

So, you need to pour the holy water into some deep bowl with wide edges. You need to read the following conspiracy on this water: “How strong you are, holy water, you heal from all troubles and sorrows. Wash away, water, you great fear from my child, but do not allow the accursed fear to overcome him again. My word is strong, hell apt. May it be as I command. "

Then wash your frightened child 3 times with this water, and pour the rest of this water over the flowers. Repeat this ritual 3 times a day. And in total, treatment with such a charmed water takes at least 9 days.

If one course of treatment with holy water does not help, then the procedure can be repeated more than once. Usually even in the most difficult cases the three-time repetition of the 9-day course helps.

Orthodox prayer from the fright of a child

If you are with a believing woman, you can turn to Matrona of Moscow with a request to help your frightened child.

The Matronushka icon can be purchased at any church. It is necessary to put it near the baby's bed and every morning read the following prayer: “Gracious Matronushka, help us in our trouble. Save my child from the fear of the terrible. The strongest fright torments him, does not give rest day or night. Only one hope for you, dear. Do not leave in trouble and come to the aid of a desperate mother. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Amen!"

How to relieve a child's fright for mom

Mom herself is able to remove the fear of the child. For this, first of all, you need to keep yourself calm. It should be remembered that you cannot raise your voice at a frightened baby, and even more so punish him severely and beat him with a belt. Perhaps his fear is due to the fact that his mother's upbringing is very tough.

You need to spend more time with your baby. Joint hikes in the woods or trips outside the city help very well. There, the child opens up and independently tells the mother about his fears. In emotional conversations, you can overcome all these fears with your child.

If the mother feels that she cannot cope on her own, then she can always enlist the support of the father or other relatives of the baby with whom he has contact. You can also contact a competent family psychologist.

If mom believes in the power of prayers and conspiracies, then she can turn to them. If there is a grandmother among friends who treats fears, then you can take the child to her. In this case, the grandmother helps with charmed water or treats the baby with medicinal herbs.

Fright words

If you notice that the child is terribly frightened of something, then wipe his face with your palms and at the same time say the following words: “Get away from us, fierce fear. Let the pussy be afraid, let the dog be afraid, and our blood (name) is never afraid of anything. Amen! Amen! Amen!"

Each time, wipe your face with your hand and shake it off, as if dirt from your palms. Read these words 3 times at a time. If it does not help, then the procedure for driving out fear can be repeated 3 more times.

Fright in infants symptoms

If scared infant, who still cannot tell anything about his fears, then he can observe the following symptoms:

• crying, not associated with hunger or health;
• sudden emptying of your bladder or bowel;
• dilated pupils;
• rapid pulse;
• loud heartbeat;
• rapid breathing;
• sharp movements of the arms and legs.

How to roll scare eggs

Mom can save the baby from fear on her own by rolling out the fear with chicken eggs. In this case, you need to buy homemade eggs from three different hens.

Mom needs to take the frightened baby in her arms and gently roll him with an egg from head to toe. If you are afraid of dropping and breaking the egg, you can boil it first.

For the ritual, you will also need a church candle. When you take the baby in your arms and roll an egg over his body, the candle should burn. After the ceremony, an unburned candle with an egg must be buried somewhere far from home.

While rolling the egg over the child's body, you need to say the following words: “Take the testicle with you, all the fear from my child's body. Let his little head know no more suffering of torment. I roll it on the head, roll it on the face, on the arms and tummy, on the back and legs. I drive away the feisty fear from my handsome kid. Let no one dare to frighten him more. Let it be so. Amen!"

This ritual will be repeated every day for three days. Each time you need to take a new egg for the ritual.

Fright ebb with wax

We have already described how to cast fear with wax. This method is very effective and can be used to treat both mild fright and lingering fear. If the child is very small, then in this way you can drive away fear while the baby is sleeping.

To obtain a wax slurry, it is better to take candles not like they are sold in ordinary stores, but to make sure that they are from the church. Visit your local church or temple in advance and get candles there from the parish shop.

To rid the baby of fear, you can pray to St. Nicholas the Pleasure. He helps in many problems, including the power of him and drive the fear away from the child. Make sure that the icon with the image of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is sure to be in the bedroom of a frightened kid. You can buy it in the temple. You can read the prayer, both in the morning and in the evening, until the fear is completely gone.

You can read the prayer in the church in front of the same icon. You can pray, both in your own words and with the help of the text of the Orthodox prayer. Your text can be like this: “Nikolai the Pleasant, I am turning to you for great help. You can work miracles and drive out terrible diseases from the people. Help me too in my painful trouble. My child suffers from fright, I want to help him, but I don't know how. Deliver him, suffer him and make him fear nothing from now on. Amen! Amen! Amen!"

Fright in a child Komarovsky

Dr. Komarovsky says that fright is very common in a child. In most cases, it is manifested by crying and involuntary emptying of the bladder and intestines. There is nothing wrong with fear if it is recognized and cured immediately.

If the treatment is delayed, then you can ruin the life of the child. In addition to the fact that he may develop stuttering against the background of a rhinestone, which is difficult to treat, so he will still become an extremely insecure person. These factors can trigger alcoholism and even lead to suicide in extreme cases. Teenagers, who are laughing at their peers, react especially sharply to their stuttering.

A qualified psychologist helps in getting rid of fear. This is for extreme cases, and with a slight fright, the mother can handle herself. Komarovsky sees nothing wrong with asking for help in such cases to herbalists. They will not do worse anyway, but you can still try to heal with the help of all sorts of folk methods.

Signs of fright in a child Komarovsky

Among the symptoms that are present in a frightened child, the following can be noted, according to Komarovsky:

• the child clings to the mother and does not want to let her go:
• wrote or dribbled in pants;
• he sobbed intermittently and did not calm down;
• cannot sit quietly at the table and eat;
• constantly looking around and turning around, as if looking for someone and afraid;
• suddenly became withdrawn;
• screams at night from terrible dreams.

Scare grass

The most powerful herb for treating fright is the lady's slipper. This herb is also called black. This plant is very strong, but at the same time it is also poisonous. Therefore, when treating with the help of her fright in a child, you must first consult a pediatrician.

Brewing a potion with Venus's shoe is very simple. Take half a teaspoon of dry herb and fill it with a glass of boiling water. The whole thing is infused for 8 hours. After that, the medicine for the treatment of fright on the Venus shoe is taken in 0.3 cups half an hour before eating. In just a day, you need to take such a medicine 3 times. The term of treatment for fright is no more than 3 days.

How grandma treats fear

Our grandmothers often treated fright with various herbs. A soothing lavender bath helped relieve the child's fear. To prepare it, you need to take 200 grams of fresh lavender, and pour 2 liters of water. Then this composition must be boiled for several minutes. The product should be infused for about 45 minutes, and then it can be poured into water for bathing the child.

Peony root also helped a lot. It was crushed and poured into 0.25 grams of vodka. They insisted on this remedy for 3 weeks, and then added 0.5 teaspoons to the child's drink. We did it once a day. The treatment lasted from 3 days to 2 weeks.

And the whole collection for fear was in special demand. For its preparation they took lemon balm, heather and thyme. They were taken in equal proportions and mixed. Then they took 1 tablespoon of this collection and poured 2 glasses of boiling water. The product was insisted in a thermos for 6 hours. Then this medicine was given to a frightened child 1 tablespoon for 3 weeks.

If you like at least one of this herbal fright treatment recipe, be sure to consult your pediatrician before using. Otherwise, you will harm the baby's health, and you will not get rid of the fear.

Strong prayer for fear

The most strong prayer from fright is considered a prayer to the Virgin of Vladimir. It saves from a huge number of human troubles. Buy an icon with the image of this shrine and pray every day for the health of your child.

The text of the prayer may be as follows: “Oh, Our Lady of Vladimir, only I dare to ask you for help. Save my child from debilitating fears. He himself suffers from them, and even I have a hard time. No matter how you know everything about the mother's troubles associated with the baby. You yourself are a great mother. All human people are mothers, so don't leave us in trouble, your children. Amen!"

Intrauterine fright, as manifested in a child

It is not only the already born baby who can experience serious fear and get the strongest fright. This can happen to a baby who is still in the womb of the mother. The fact is that through the wall of the uterus and abdominal cavity the baby is also able to hear sounds. If he hears a sudden loud sound or the mother falls sharply, then the baby will experience fear.

Usually, after the endured fright, the baby inside the womb begins to hiccup. For long periods of time, this is already well felt by the mother. Also, if the fear was very great, then this can seriously affect the work of the baby's heart. Congenital heart defects are often associated with a child's severe fright while he was still inside the womb.

What doctor treats fear

If your baby has suffered a fright, then first of all, you can contact your local pediatrician. He will give advice on how to treat fear.

Conversations with children or family psychologist... Parents can go to the appointment with their child. Also, conversations between a psychologist and a baby are also practiced.

In extreme cases, a hypnologist also comes to the rescue if the situation cannot be resolved by either the pediatrician or the psychologist. This specialist comes to the rescue in those cases when other specialists fail to convince the baby that there is nothing to be afraid of.

Now you know all about how to treat a baby from fright. Let your child not get sick and make you happy every day with new achievements!

Until the baby reaches the age of three, he does not know how to control his emotions, so it is important to protect the child from strong impressions and experiences. However, at the same time, emotions allow you to "hone your instincts" - therefore, everything should be in moderation.

Often, a baby is frightened by seeing a large animal, loud noises, domestic quarrels in raised tones, the severity of the parents towards him or as a result of stress.

Risk group

Every child can be scared, but there are also children who are more susceptible to fear - for example, toddlers who are too protective of their parents and protect them from negative experiences. As a result, the child becomes frightened when faced with shock.

Also, children suffer, whose parents constantly tell them about the danger. It is believed that every second item carries a danger to humans, but harm is rarely done. You can not forbid the child to use absolutely everything, including communication with pets.

In the presence of diseases of the central nervous system, children find it difficult to cope with negative emotions.

Symptoms

Many symptoms are found in every frightened baby, but if the condition does not change for a long time and even worsens, then this is a "wake-up call" for parents: something must be done, avoiding unpleasant consequences.

Attention! Psychoemotional problems should not be triggered - otherwise the baby will face severe psychological trauma that will leave an imprint for life.

Let's consider the most common signs.

1. Restless sleep with or without nightmares. Oddly enough, even a one-year-old child sees nightmares in a dream - in fact, this is a transformation of negative experiences.
2. Constant tears. If the baby is fed and dry, but constantly cries and is in nervous excitement, then this is a signal that it needs to be treated.
3. Refusal to breastfeed.
4. Fear of the dark.
5. Involuntary urination. Up to 4 years, the diagnosis of enuresis is not made, but if urination continues, then this indicates problems with the psyche and the central nervous system.
6. Stuttering. Such symptoms are typical for children over 4 years old, that is, when the child is already talking. In severe cases, the child may stop speaking altogether.
7. Fear of being alone in the room. If the baby does not want to be alone, even to sleep in a separate room, then this may be due to the fact that he once experienced fear alone.

Recognize fear and assess mental health in infancy difficult, because the child is not yet able to talk about what worries him.

What can scare a child and what parents should do

Any baby requires special attention to himself, even natural phenomena can scare him - for example, thunder and thunderstorms, especially if the newborn has not yet encountered them. Loud, extraneous, unfamiliar sounds are also dangerous. You should not shout at the child or be too strict about it. It is recommended to gradually accustom children to kindergarten.

If it is already clear that the baby has certain fears, you need to identify the reasons for their appearance. You can't leave your baby alone. It is recommended to bathe it in soothing baths - for example, with pine needles.

It is better for the baby to get used to the presence of strangers. Guests should appear occasionally and gradually. Parents should communicate with strangers in a relaxed way, thereby showing the baby that they do not pose any danger. It is possible for guests to bring gifts and treats to the child.

Teach your baby and pets. You can start your acquaintance with pictures and videos, telling that animals are friendly, so there is no need to be afraid of them.
Don't worry if your baby is burnt on a hot cup - in fact, it's an experience for him. The same applies to household items and appliances - it is necessary to explain to the child how to use them correctly.

Fright therapy

Any fear is a psychological problem. Therefore, the treatment must be very careful, so never neglect childhood fears or treat them with cruelty.

The first step is to determine what caused the fear. In extreme cases, you can contact a psychologist so that the consequences of an ordinary fear do not develop into a phobia.

If you cannot cope with your child's fears and prevent their symptoms, you will have to seek professional help. As a rule, it all starts with a trip to the pediatrician, who will recommend contacting a psychotherapist and neurologist.

Hypnosis

It is quite difficult to treat a child's fragile organism. Hypnosis is commonly used when enuresis is present. This approach gives an excellent effect and cure in almost 100% of cases.

Homeopathy

This technique implies an exclusively individual approach. Knowing the symptoms, the doctor selects drugs.

Fairytale therapy

With the help of fairy tales, parents and doctors try to change the attitude of the baby to the world around him, to rebuild his psyche in a positive way. It is good when group therapy is carried out - in this case, the kids communicate, retelling and discussing the plot of the fairy tale, then make sketches.

Discussing the behavior of the main character allows the child to understand what is bad and what is good, as well as what to do to overcome his fears and worries.

Play therapy

In this case, the kids are involved in staging all kinds of scenes. The game allows you to build relationships with partners in the scene, making the baby more open and allowing him to adequately relate to his own fears.

Traditional methods

Along with traditional methods of dealing with fears, there are also folk ways... However, some believe that curing fear with folk remedies does not seem possible.
So, it is recommended to give the baby a warm sweet water right after he experienced fear. Some people advise reading prayers and special conspiracies, rolling out fears or pouring them in wax.

At the same time, you need to understand that many of the methods are questionable, therefore, in parallel, you should seek professional help.

Preventive actions

Any disease is better prevented than cured. If you see that your baby is often scared and moody, add chamomile or valerian tincture to the bathing water. You can make small bags of dried medicinal herbs (for example, motherwort or lavender) and put it in your baby's bed.

Never instill false fears. For example, a child should not be afraid of street animals. He needs to be explained that if they are not offended, then they will not attack, that is, kindness breeds kindness.

If you know that there is a lot of stress ahead of the child, be sure to bring his favorite toy. By hugging a bear or a doll, the baby tries to cope with stress on his own and feels safe.

The home of the child should be surrounded by warmth and create the most favorable atmosphere. Also try not to swear in the presence of children.

Doctors believe that fright in infants, the symptoms of which manifest themselves in different ways, for example, a newborn is frightened and flinching, does not require treatment or prevention. On the contrary, some experts agree that to prevent all kinds of fears of the baby in such early age completely impractical, since the crumbs will not develop the instinct of self-preservation. Another thing is the consequences of emotional shock: here it is important to know the symptoms and measures to eliminate them.

Usually, young parents, faced with a nervous state in a baby, often write off such behavior as fright, but you should know a few important signsthat will help determine the effect of negative emotions in a child. If the baby is born full-term, symptoms will appear periodically:

• worsens general state baby: he becomes moody, too anxious, sometimes nervous;
• there is a sharp, unreasonable cry, the baby often flinches and is frightened and constantly asks for his arms (he is afraid to be alone);
• sleep and appetite are disturbed: this is why many mothers are interested in the question;
• enuresis or stuttering may occur in a nursing infant.

All these symptoms necessarily require intervention in order to exclude possible complications in the mental and emotional state.

Important! If you determine in time the cause of the fear and seek help from a neurologist or child psychiatrist, attacks of fear can be stopped in a short time. The most common cause of frequent fears in infants is considered excessive parental care and control.

A few words about the baby's fright from E. Komarovsky. Possible reasons

Frequent manifestations of fear, as pediatrician Yevgeny Komarovsky finds out, are manifested in children under one year old who are surrounded by constant parental attention or, conversely, suffer from its deficit. Against this background, infants have a fear of water, a narrow or wide space, darkness, and some pets.

Children's humor! - Granny, what are you doing pies with?
- With potato.
- And mom makes with curd and pakusta.

The following factors usually provoke fright in a child under one year old:

• large and scary animals can scare a baby;
• sudden screaming or loud noise;
• parental laughter;
• the stress of the child because of what he saw or heard;
• severity in upbringing (sometimes this factor is accompanied by a symptom of regular convulsions and flinching).

Fright in infants, caused by various reasons, requires a special examination for the presence of nervous abnormalities. At the same time, parents must provide the child with complete peace and a sense of security.

Treatment or independent fight against attacks of fear in infants?

Most parents, due to the stress inflicted on their babies, immediately turn to folk healers, who supposedly help to eliminate both the cause itself and its consequences. But doctors are sure that without a full examination of the child by a neurologist, traditional medicine will not help. The fright in the baby must be stopped without fail, since there are risks of its transition to a chronic form, then the baby may experience unreasonable panic attacks.

Watch a video on how to cure a baby's fear.

After diagnosis and confirmation of fear symptoms, consultation is recommended child psychologist and a psychiatrist who will explain to parents how to behave with the baby in the future so as not to provoke emotional shock. Specialists must themselves take psychological measures to eliminate fear in a child and give home recommendations.

Children speak! I ask my son (4 years old):
- Alyoshenka, have you seen the TV remote control?
- I myself was looking for him, like a dog after bandits.

In most cases, everything depends on the mother, she must now communicate with the baby as often as possible, play with him, talk, show toys. Regular walks in the fresh air, light stroking massage and unobtrusive gymnastics also have a healing and soothing effect.

If you wish, you can use folk conspiracies and means.

Valerian herb tincture

It is better to purchase a specially prepared solution at the pharmacy, which then solder the baby in case of fright for ten days. Due to the use of the drug, the symptoms of fear should disappear by the end of the course of treatment.

Using holy water

Every day, before every bedtime, wash your baby with fear and read the prayer ("Our Father"). Thanks to this procedure, not only the child, but also the parents will calm down.

Soldering a baby with milk

Give your baby milk and honey every night. If the baby still cannot drink on its own, add the mixture to the nipple, you can also add lemon balm tincture to the milk. Such a remedy soothes well and allows the child to fall asleep without whims.

Note! Before using various remedies for the treatment of fright in infants, consult a pediatrician and check for an allergic reaction. It is not recommended to give milk with honey to a child under 7 months, as cow protein and honey often cause.

Possible consequences of fright in a child under one year old

Fears in children need to be treated carefully and supported in case of negative consequences. Complications manifest as:

It is much more difficult to cure chronic attacks of fear in a child under one year old than to overcome the first symptoms of emotional shock.