| Ease the pain of your child's injections with emla Seeing your little one upset or in pain can be distressing, and no more so than when it's time for those injections. While these injections are potentially lifesaving, it can be an anxious time for both of you. If you find this time worrying you're not alone; 48% of mums admitted to feeling uneasy about taking their child for routine injections. But that's where emla cream can help by numbing needle pain. Simply apply it 60 minutes* before the procedure and cover it with the dressing provided. Then when it's time for your little one's injections, you can stay calm, knowing you have done what you can to help ease your little one's discomfort. |  | |  | Help and Advice When it's time for your baby's injections, try the following: |  | Arrive at the clinic in plenty of time for your appointment allowing time for your baby to settle in. |  | Once in the treatment room, face your baby towards you. Smile and talk to your baby to distract you both from the injection. |  | If your baby does get upset, give cuddles and comfort. |  | When you return home, accept your baby may be out of sorts for a day or two and give extra kisses and cuddles. |  | Speak to your pharmacist before your appointment about easing the pain by applying emla. |  | Emla cost around £5.10 and is available from pharmacies without prescription. | You can also download the Parents Guide to Immunisations here. | | | New Parent Planner App The emla Parent Planner App is now available to download free here and is a great tool to help you manage your child's busy diary! Simply input your child's date of birth and their routine immunisations will automatically be added to your calendar. Individual calendars for each of your children help you to see all their appointments at a glance, whether doctor's appointments, play-dates or nursery bake-sales. Plus, the milestones function lets you add pictures and notes so you never forget special moments! Parent planner app! For more information about emla and how it works, visit www.emla.co.uk
|  |  | emla is a topical anaesthetic cream containing a tried and trusted formula of lidocaine and prilocaine that can help numb needle pain. Apply 60 minutes* before the procedure. *This time may need to be reduced depending on age and body area. Available from your local pharmacist without prescription, emla costs £5.10 (RRP) for a two-dose pack and now includes two occlusive dressings. Always read the leaflet. 1423100 | | |
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