Works For Me Wednesday- Breathing Machine

Filed Under Asthma, Two and a half years old, Works For Me Wednesday | 2 Comments

When we first got Bailey’s “breathing machine” (a.k.a. nebulizer) she was NOT a fan. It’s noisy and requires her to sit still- two things she does not like at all. So what we quickly learned? It’s easier to make it into a fun event. She gets to pick a favorite show to watch while we do her machine, and then when she is done she can put a sticker on the machine. Sometimes she doesn’t even care about that part anymore, but it helped a lot in the beginning. I have also gotten great advice from other moms of asthma kids- ordering a special fish-shaped mask, putting stickers on the mask, using just the tube under their nose… but for us it really comes down to just having fun with it. Bailey is very strong willed- so if she thinks that SHE was the one who wanted to do the breathing treatment it is just fine. It all comes down to making everyday events fun for her.
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  1. Sharon on November 19, 2009 8:02 am

    great idea — you transformed a chore into play. No wonder she likes it now! Smart thinkin’ mom!

    Swing by today if you get the chance. I host a blog carnival each Thursday about JOY — I bet you have a lot of that!

  2. Sarah on November 19, 2009 8:56 am

    That’s a break-you-heart precious photo!

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