[qs mom]

Does your child sign? Or Baby Sign?

My son does the hitting/slapping when he's in pain.

I would definitly try hugging him tight, and whisper that it is ok, they are only talking to you, talking doesn't hurt and that you will keep him safe.

I taught my son some basic baby sign. He'll sign to me in an uncomfortable situation. Or I should say he did, he's 7 now and verbalizes well. But we still use baby sign between us on occassion.