‘Five S's’ ease babies' pain during vaccinations

Some physical comfort and a soothing voice may make routine vaccinations a little easier on babies without resorting to painkillers like acetaminophen, a new study suggests. Researchers tested the so-called ‘5 S'’ approach - a method of soothing a fussy baby popularised by paediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp, in the book, ‘The Happiest Baby on the Block’. The ‘S's’ stand for swaddling, side/stomach position, shushing, swinging and sucking. The study, published in the journal, ‘Paediatrics’, included 234 two- and four-month-old infants having routine vaccinations.

uk.reuters.com 18/4/12

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