[vee]

Hi,

Would like to make contact with anyone out there who has a baby that does this, or knows of someone that does....

Our 14 month old boy holds his breath when he screams....turns purple and goes stiff and then passes out. Once he passes out, he starts breathing again.

Apparently it is normal although uncommon....I have been told to ignore it otherwise he will know that that is how he gets what he wants....

Any suggestions or advice???

Vee

[dgooding]

Have you asked a doctor about it? I don't mean to sound nosy, but I don't think passing out is ever good - it means the brain's being deprived of oxygen.

[dmca]

LOL, this one hit home.
I'm not a young woman any more , far from it, but, as an infant, I did just that.
My mother, bless her heart used to have a fit about it and get very upset.
One day I did this at my grandmothers house and she picked me up and put my head under the cold water tap.
that was THE LAST TIME, I ever held my breath.
All my mother had to say after that was " want some water?" and I'd stop IMMEDIATELY.
okay, sounds radical doesn't it?
I'm not a modern grandmother either. When my grandson, whom I was babysitting as a toddler used to have HUGE two or three hour tantrums, I got tired of listening to the screaming and kicking of his feet.
One day, I grabbed a BIG glass of cold water and threw it in his face. Two of those and that stopped permanently.
I'm sure that the young modern mothers have a better idea, but, heck, it worked for my family.
dmca

[angelkisses0102]

DD was a breathe holder...best advice is to ignore it. Don't worry about the passing out...that's the body's way of making sure they start breathing again.

DD had to be hospitalized for surgery shortly after her 1st birthday, the nurses acted a little surprised by her breath holding but I explained it was 'normal' for her. They then suggested blowing gently on her face...for whatever reason that worked and she would breath. For us it didn't last too long because it simply didn't get the desired effect.

Just give a heads up if you ever have anyone watch your son...it is scary when they do this and you don't know it is OK.

[Adopted 4]

My niece used to do this when she got really angry--just leave the room before they get to that point, you cant have a fit if nobody is there to watch

[HarrysGirl]

My grandson does this. He has done it since he was an infant and at 20 months still does. Because he started doing it when he was so young we knew it was not a manipulative behavior. The doctor told my daughter to remain calm and just remind him to breath. It happens whenever he cries hystericaly. Not necessary when he wants wants something.

[dmca]

reminds me of when i was visiting my best friend. Her small daughter pitched a fit, so we calmly walked out of the kitchen to the living room and went on talking.
Suddenly there was silence. The wee girl stomped into the living room with her hand on her hip. Gave a BIG dramatic sigh and flung herself down for another round.
Again, we left for the kitchen, but THIS time it was to stifle the laughter.
dmca

[Marmy_4]

any one have advice for a mother whos baby holds their breath durring a feeding so long that they go pale? hes only 39 days old!!! and the drs have no answers!