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Some of these ideas will give you confidence when your child needs an enema.
Make your child’s environment as comfortable as possible. Many parents place a soft mat and towel on the floor. One mom uses a portable heater in the bathroom “to keep it cozy warm.” In addition, her son asks to be brushed prior to the enema, using the Wilbarger brushing technique commonly used in occupational therapy.
The best advice can come from experienced parents: Don’t run the show. Instead, work with your child to find a solution to their fear of enemas. Even minor adjustments in a shift in the child’s body position, a different enema tip or solution, or a new reward — can make a major difference.
You won’t know what works until you try. The problem may be something you hadn’t even considered.
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