What to do if your baby is not like other children? He does not run, does not jump, does not play noisy outdoor games with peers. Loud and sharp sounds cause him so much discomfort that he tries to move away from them. He often covers his ears with his palms so as not to hear screams and swearing. Do you think that if the child became afraid loud sounds, then we need to accustom him to noise, because other children are not afraid. But that won't help. Why can screaming and loud noises lead to serious consequences for your baby? Read about it

Don't shout loudly, I can hear everything

He is quiet, uncommunicative and a little slow. For some reason, such a baby prefers to sit somewhere away from screams and too loud children. Thoughtful, with serious, childish eyes, he seems to live in his own world, from which he is afraid to leave into the general reality. System-vector psychology defines such a child as a carrier of the sound vector.

Having very sensitive ears, the baby not only prefers silence and privacy. You see - he himself began to speak in such a quiet voice that he was almost inaudible. Any sharp and loud sounds are painful for him, they literally “hit his ears” and penetrate his brain, causing very unpleasant sensations. The child tries to do everything to remove the irritant - covers his ears with his hands, cries, sometimes screams, trying to drown out the painful sound with his voice. Mom, seeing this behavior, may wonder why he became afraid of loud noises?

If adults try to stir him up, raise their voices, and begin to rush him, then the baby withdraws even more into himself, becomes alienated and withdrawn. For some reason, he doesn’t make good contact with his peers, suddenly he begins to resist instructions and is increasingly plunging into a state of stupor from which he does not want to leave. He suffers deeply and is afraid, experiencing intense emotions, but this happens inside him and is not brought out.

But in appearance, he is an inhibited child who does not perceive reality well and is afraid of it. In kindergarten and school, such a child will fall behind the program, and over time may fall into the category of children incapable of learning and communication.

Why genius grows in silence

Only 5% of children are born for whom the most comfortable state is silence. In fact, these are owners of abstract intelligence and potential geniuses, capable of moving humanity into the future with their ideas and changing the world for the better. These children focus only in silence, where they can grasp meanings, reflect and search for answers to their endless “whys”. All that remains is to provide them with the conditions for their development intellectual abilities and avoid irritating factors.

But what to do if the child has already become afraid of loud sounds and is trying to communicate this in his own way? This means that everything can still be corrected without causing irreparable harm to the baby. The right approach is a key point in raising any child. There are a few simple rules, compliance with which ensures the development of a sound baby without stress and bad conditions.

First, he needs to ensure silence. The living environment of a sound child should include the possibility of privacy, and the absence of loud, harsh sounds should also be ensured: loudly operating equipment, blaring music, slamming doors and noisy guests. Why is this very harmful for a small sound player? Yes, because it hits his most sensitive area - the auditory sensor.

Secondly, just as with any child, Under no circumstances should you shout or humiliate him. Why is it absolutely forbidden to do this, what consequences are possible for a sound player? It's simple - the ability of a sound engineer to feel intonations and grasp the meaning of words is a huge benefit if parents behave correctly. It can also cause bad conditions if adults make mistakes without understanding the characteristics of the child.

Scandals between parents, insults and derogatory assessments are unbearable for the baby. He begins to be afraid of these meanings and loses the ability to perceive the meanings of words in general - and the ability to learn sharply decreases. Following this, the desire to contact other people decreases.

Understanding what characteristics a sound child has, parents can make communication with him the most pleasant and comfortable for everyone:

Talk to your baby in a quiet voice so that he is not afraid;
- play classical music quietly in the background;
- answer his questions calmly, do it without irritation;
- never shout at him, do not allow humiliation and insults;
- do not rush, do not abruptly pull out of the state of concentration, give time to come out “outside”;
- give him the opportunity to be alone, do not overload him with communication.

What to do if your baby is afraid of loud noises

Only some features of a child with a sound vector are described here. If his inner world is a mystery to you and you began to wonder why he doesn’t like noise and is afraid of loud sounds, then general recommendations clearly not enough. What should you do to fully develop your little genius, whose potential abilities are as huge as the universe?

At the training “System-vector psychology” by Yuri Burlan, you will get the opportunity to look into the soul of your child and

“...It turns out that it is important for my sound son to concentrate in silence, so that they speak to him quietly and affectionately, and sometimes remain silent together, share with him his passion for computer games (and this is also a world of their own for sound students), so that the mother simply sincerely She said she understood him. After I understood how to handle my son, my child changed! Together we changed! The most important thing is that I didn’t make any effort on myself, everything happens naturally during the training...”

In the first month of their life, newborns sleep very soundly and calmly; they are not awakened by sharp sounds or background noise. But when the baby is 2-4 months old, the situation changes dramatically - he begins to get scared:

• telephone calls;
• noise from household appliances (coffee maker, vacuum cleaner, washing machine);
• loud laughter or coughing;
• sounds made by wind-up toys, etc.

The baby may simply flinch from the noise, or may cry and become hysterical. Parents do not need to panic or raise their voices. This scares babies even more.

Why is a 2-3 year old child afraid of loud sounds?

Children at an early stage of development (from several months to 1-1.5 years) are frightened by loud and sharp sounds. This is a normal manifestation of the instinct of self-preservation - too much noise can cause loss of ear sensitivity and hearing impairment. There is no need to be nervous or worried when two-year-olds experience fear from loud noises; this is a normal manifestation of the fact that their nervous system is at a developmental stage. It is more sensitive than in adults. This phobia usually goes away at about three years of age.

If a child at 5-6 years old is still afraid of loud sounds, then parents should consult a doctor. Such manifestations indicate that the baby’s nervous system is too sensitive.

The cause of fear can also be the parents’ overly emotional reaction to the situations in which the little researcher finds himself. If mom keeps shouting: “Don’t do this, don’t touch, don’t interfere!”, this can cause severe stress. It is better to speak to children kindly and calmly, letting them know that they are protected and nothing bad will happen.

The most important thing is the atmosphere in the house. It is necessary for the child to realize that parents are reliable people who can be trusted. They will always be there and will hurt him. Then it will be easier for the baby to adapt to all manifestations of the world around him.

• often speak to children in a calm, gentle and confident voice. It’s good if both parents do this so that the baby can easily perceive different sounds;
• the baby will be reassured if the parent shows by example that there is no need to be afraid of sudden noise, behaves calmly and balanced, and does not jump up suddenly when hearing noise;
• Let the children make a sound themselves. Allow them to honk the car horn, play with the phone;
• You can use melodic, quiet music. Lullabies that parents sing before bedtime induce a positive perception of mother’s and father’s voices;
• use images of animals in games, include in the task the reproduction of loud growls made by lions, tigers, bears;
• you shouldn’t make every effort to ensure that in a house where there is Small child, perfect silence reigned. Let him fall asleep, not paying attention to background noises, then loud sounds will not seem so sharp and frightening to him.

If a child is afraid of loud noises at the age of 4, then in order to successfully cope with his phobias, parents must treat fears with understanding. You should not scold or shame your child; it is much better to try to distract him with an interesting game.

Where can they help get rid of fears?

Children who at the age of 7 are still afraid of loud sounds and react inadequately to habitual noise should be taken to a psychologist for consultation. During the conversation, the specialist will be able to find out the cause of the phobia. Contact the Insight psychological assistance center. You can make an appointment for a consultation by phone or on the website.

What to do if a child is afraid of sounds

The entrance door slammed, the perforator behind the wall rattled heart-rendingly - the baby's pupils instantly dilated and he began to cry - the child was afraid of sounds. What if there's a thunderstorm? Thunder is simply terrifying! Sometimes even simple everyday sounds - the loud rustling of plastic bags, the sound of a washing machine, a vacuum cleaner - cause fear in the baby. He screams, cries, calls his mother. What to do if a child is afraid of various sounds and his reaction is quite acute?

Is a child afraid of sounds - normal or pathological?

In infancy, babies react less to extraneous sounds: the baby mostly sleeps, and his sleep is quite sound. As the baby grows up, he sleeps less and less, his nervous system develops, and his reaction to various stimuli becomes more acute.

In general, fear in children is a normal phenomenon, because the child still does not know much. The unknown makes him anxious and afraid. Special attention The problem should be addressed if the child has already grown up (2-3 years or more), but the fear of sounds remains.

System-vector psychology will help you understand the fear of sounds in children.

Who is afraid of sounds and why?

Every child is born with his own natural characteristics. There are children who do not react painfully to loud sounds, but there are kids who are afraid of even minor rustles and sounds.

But first of all, children are afraid of sounds if their mothers themselves are in anxious and generally negative states, stress, anxiety or depression. The child feels the mother’s condition on an animal level, because she ensures his survival: both physically and psychologically. Only a mother in good condition can give the child a feeling of security and safety, otherwise the baby feels danger everywhere.

Children with a visual vector are especially susceptible to any danger. They are the ones who can react most acutely to noise and loud sounds. But to disturbing and quiet sounds - sounds that do not seem unusual to another person (dishes while cooking, a creaking door) - children react with a sound vector. But they are rather not afraid, but are tense or, conversely, listening carefully. After all, they naturally have the most sensitive eardrum, reacting to the slightest vibrations.

What to do to make the fear of sounds disappear

Sound ecology in the house from the very first days is the key to the normal development and growth of sound children. They need to listen to the reality around them, and not torture their hearing aid with loud and unpleasant sounds.

If you do not pay attention to their reaction and create a loud atmosphere around the baby, then they may experience developmental delays. After all, rumble and noise are a source of stress. And with constant stress, the baby absolutely cannot develop normally.

It is optimal for such kids to turn on quiet classical music and talk to them in a quiet voice. Do not shout!

I'm scared, scared, scared! And sounds too!

Fear of sounds in children with a visual vector is a matter of fear in general. The fact is that their root reaction, given by nature, is fear. When these children grow up, most often you can hear the phrase from them - “I’m afraid, I’m scared.” Children's fears manifest themselves in the most different types: darkness, unfamiliar, gloomy people, and also a fear of sounds. Such babies react sharply to the sounds of thunder, sharp, sudden sounds, as well as the sound of a vacuum cleaner or washing machine. They shudder, scream, then sleep poorly (nervous overexcitation) - they feel frightened.

If your baby is afraid of sounds, you need to react to it correctly. And also children are strictly forbidden:

Make fun of you for being scared (what are you, you coward!);

Try to “accustom” to loud sounds (constantly turning on the vacuum cleaner in the presence of a child, etc.).

It will not be possible to accustom a child with a sound vector to loud sounds; his hearing is very sensitive by nature. In this way, you can get to the point that the child simply withdraws into himself, “withdrawing” from the loudness of the surrounding reality “into himself.”

If you make fun of a child, he will not stop being afraid, but it’s easy to get a couple of serious anchors (I’m a coward, I’m bad because I’m afraid of sounds, etc.).

If a child with a visual vector is frightened, then developmental delay is guaranteed. A fragile nervous system is not able to cope with constant stress, and this inhibits psychosexual development. Over time, instead of simple fear, phobias and panic attacks may arise (in adulthood).

So, so that the baby does not have a fear of sounds:

The child should feel completely safe (the mother conveys a basic sense of security and safety to the baby - this is the key to his normal development);

The atmosphere around the child should be quiet, calm, peaceful;

The baby needs to be developed according to the properties given to him by nature: the wild imagination of visual children needs to be directed into creativity and play, children with a sound vector should be allowed to listen to classical music, talk about space, the world order).

To better understand the reasons for the appearance of fears in children, and also to know what to do with them, you need to understand the characteristics of the child and his psyche. The full study of the psyche takes place at Yuri Burlan’s training “System-vector psychology”.

"…A week has passed. The son sleeps without light and without fear. Today we watched a movie about the dog Hachiko - about true friendship and loyalty. They cried in four streams. But how easy it became in my soul later! This is the filling of the visual vector, which helps to get rid of fears and even phobias...”

What should parents do?

• we read the child is afraid of the vacuum cleaner - what to do?), let him hold the ringing phone, look out the window at the honking car;

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Girls, SOS Around the age of 2 months, my daughter began to be afraid of loud noises, but not all, namely coughs, sneezes and blenders. The first time she was afraid of the blender, she screamed SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO then during the day, too, the Neurologist diagnoses increased excitability, prescribed glycine, but she doesn’t respond to all sounds. Even in my sling he is afraid if I try to make minced meat in a blender. Has anyone had this? Will this pass or will it last forever?

It’s gone for us, though we weren’t afraid of coughing, but the neighbor’s drill still makes us shrink into a little ball, and we’re already 4.5. In general, the sound of a blender is not much different from the sound of a drill, it doesn’t please my ears either, so I think crying is normal reaction in children. Another thing is that I had to close the door to the room and the door to the kitchen, and leave my daughter alone for 5 minutes, which was obviously stressful for me)))

And my son is afraid of drills and blenders, etc. (he’s not afraid of coughing). And it started when he was still in his stomach. I don’t attach much importance, it seems quite logical to me

My daughter, when she was 3 months old, began to flinch and/or cry from loud noises. It all started with my husband coughing, then there was a sneeze. And right down to the carelessly placed cup. My mother began to sound the alarm, like it shouldn’t be this way. You pampered her by the fact that she is always in silence. Accustom her to noise. Even then I somehow intuitively felt that this was all nonsense, that everything was okay with the child. And so it turned out. We were seen by a wonderful neurologist with 35 years of experience. This granny said that it is at this age (2-3 months) that children begin to react to the environment, that is, they flinch from sudden sounds and movements. And before that, remember, girls, children lie like toy baby dolls - you put them down, they lie, rock them, they sleep. And they practically don’t react to anything. She also said that if there is no increased excitability, hyperactivity, tearfulness, etc., then this is the limit of the norm and will pass in a couple of months. It’s already passed for us. So don’t worry, it’s all natural.

My child is also afraid of everything. Was interesting case: the pediatrician came to our house, we were a little sick, I went to the kitchen to get a spoon to look at his throat, and the doctor’s phone started playing in his pocket while he was listening to the child. what happened here, op. scream. crying with tears
The doctor was so calm, like a boa constrictor, he said that it’s normal that your child is not deaf

And it started when he was still in his stomach

That's it, I also had a turmoil in my stomach when I was squeezing the juice.

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it's normal that your child is not deaf

Mine is the same too. Musical toys Doesn’t like loud sounds (toy mobile phones, etc.). Sneeze only recently stopped being afraid, after I started playing sneeze game with him, he even says petit-petit himself now.

I am also very shy. Afraid of sneezes, loud screams, especially loud rattles. I think this is temporary and will go away on its own.

Girls, this happened to us when we were 4-5 months old. We went to a neurologist, he prescribed an ultrasound, it turned out that intracranial pressure was increased.

It's right that you went to the doctor. It is unnatural when a child reacts so strongly, he is either in pain, or is simply very bothered by sounds without pain. But they themselves, as such, should not be so frightening.

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What to do if your child is afraid of loud noises

A child in the first month of life sleeps quite soundly both at night and during the day: his sleep is not disturbed by loud sounds, speech, or background noise. However, from the second month of the baby’s life the situation can change dramatically. Some kids begin to be afraid of the phone ringing, flinch from the buzzing of the coffee grinder, or cry when they hear the singing of a wind-up toy. Parents, realizing that their child is afraid of loud sounds, cannot find out the reason for this and do not know what to do.

When and why does a baby's fear arise?

Fear of loud sounds manifests itself in almost all children at an early stage of their development (development from birth to one year). A mother may notice that a two- to three-month-old baby is frightened by laughter, the hum of a working vacuum cleaner, loud conversation and other sharp sounds. The child may flinch at annoying noises or cry and become hysterical.

Why is a child still afraid (or just starting to be afraid) of loud noise and sounds? Almost all infants' fears are inherent in nature itself. The exception is the fear of a specific event the baby has experienced, for example, the fear of water after an unsuccessful bath. The reason for the fear of loud sounds is not due to improper upbringing of the child or due to parental oversight. This is a reaction of the baby’s naturally developing nervous system. Similar fears of a child include the fear of being left without a mother, fear of strangers.

Fear of noise and sharp sounds is most often observed in children for a short time. This fear can persist for up to a year or two years. If a child continues to be afraid after this age, perhaps his nervous system has problems that require consultation with a specialist. How strongly and for how long a baby experiences a feeling of fear when making noise depends on the behavior of his parents.

What should parents do?

Mom and dad often cannot understand what to do if the baby is afraid. Some parents are capable of yelling at their child or even spanking him. However, with a baby under one year old, such behavior is not acceptable; it can only worsen the situation and turn it into a real problem for the child in the future.

To calm the baby and gradually rid him of the fear of loud sounds, parents should:

• Talk to your child more often calmly and affectionately, using constant intonation and strength of voice. It’s good if the baby can hear men’s voices: this way he will quickly learn to perceive the baritone that is unusual for him;
• upon hearing a sharp or loud sound or noise, behave as usual, do not jump up or scream, otherwise the child will consider that there is really a danger;
• sometimes play beautiful melodic music for the baby;
• Show the baby the source of the sound that frightened him. For example, consider together a humming vacuum cleaner ( we read the child is afraid of the vacuum cleaner - what to do?), let him hold the ringing phone, look out the window at the honking car;
• teach your child to make different sounds: quiet and loud. Once carried away by a new activity, the baby will begin to react more calmly to external noise;
• calm and relax the baby by singing quiet songs to him;
• Do not remain absolutely silent while your child is sleeping. It is better if he falls asleep in an environment of quiet sounds: with the TV on or a calm conversation. In this case, a sudden break in the silence, for example, a doorbell, will not scare or even wake up the baby;
• When a child is constantly afraid of loud sounds, throws a tantrum every time there is a sudden noise, and has trouble calming down, he needs to be shown to a neurologist. Timely address to this children's specialist will help identify disturbances in the functioning of the baby’s nervous system and find a way to calm him down. Along with a doctor's prescription, you can use daily baths with a soothing mixture.

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For a baby who is afraid of loud and sudden noise, the most important thing is calm parents and a favorable atmosphere in the family. Adults should understand that such a problem in children under 12 months is not uncommon; it does not indicate a deviation or disorder in the child’s development. In order for the baby to quickly get used to the noisy world, it is important to surround him with smiles, affectionate glances, quiet songs and calm speech.

Children are afraid of sounds. Funny children are scared by sounds

The child is afraid of loud noises

What to do when a child is afraid of loud noises? Why does this happen to the baby?

A newborn baby sleeps quite soundly both day and night, he is not disturbed by sounds, voices, or background noise, but after the second month of life the situation can change dramatically. The child is afraid of loud sounds: he wakes up from the ringing of a cell phone, is frightened by sneezing, the roar of a vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, coffee grinder, or the buzzing of wind-up toys. Parents are horrified by the child’s behavior; they try to understand what causes such fear and how to get rid of it.

Why is a child afraid of loud noises?

Most fears in babies under one year of age are instinctive, that is, they are inherent in nature and are not a consequence of an incident the child has experienced. There are exceptions, of course, and these include, for example, a fear of water caused by an unsuccessful bath. When a 7-month-old child is afraid of loud sounds, the reason is not due to improper upbringing or oversight on the part of the parents, but to the normal developing nervous system of the baby. In addition to sounds, a child of the first year may be afraid when his mother is not around, and of strangers. Phobias gradually pass: some disappear without a trace by the end of the first year, others remain up to three years. Rarely, fear of strangers and loud noises persists until 5-6 years of age; in such cases, parents consult doctors.

When a child is afraid of loud noises

After the baby is 2-3 months old, some mothers begin to notice that the child flinches at sharp, loud sounds. He is frightened not only by screams and the noise of a vacuum cleaner, but even by wind-up toys, coughing, and the sound of a flying airplane. Often the fear is not limited to shuddering, the baby becomes hysterical and cries.

Adults can correct the situation with a calm voice and gentle movements. The mother presses the crying baby to her chest, strokes his back and talks to him tenderly, explaining the nature of what frightened him. Older children who are afraid of, for example, a vacuum cleaner can be warned in advance, then the noise will not come as a surprise and will not frighten the child so much.

When a child on a walk gets scared of something unknown that he sees for the first time, he needs to be shown the reason for the fear. Take the child out of the elite silver cross balmoral stroller or any other, hold him close, calm him down and together examine the reason for the tears. Whenever possible, it is advisable to protect children who are afraid of loud noises from sources of fear.

Overly excitable children who throw a tantrum at any sudden sounds and are difficult to calm down need to consult a neurologist. Parents should not consider a referral to this doctor as a challenge and a hint that their child is mentally “abnormal.” Contacting him will help you better understand the structure of the baby’s nervous system, the doctor will tell you how to smooth out the excited state of the little one. Perhaps it will be enough correct mode day, baths with a soothing mixture and mother's lullaby at night, so that the little one perceives surrounding sounds more calmly.

If a child is afraid of loud sounds, parents should not panic; such a phobia is not uncommon in babies under one year old. Calm, sweet Nothing, a mother’s smile, a conversation will help the little one survive a difficult period and get used to the noisy world of adults.

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Children's fears are an important component of a child's development precisely because by overcoming them, the child grows up and his nervous system becomes stronger. However, for parents, the appearance of certain phobias in a baby, in particular if the baby is afraid of loud sounds, raises a lot of questions, the essence of which boils down to the following: is everything normal with the baby? Let's look at the reasons and methods of dealing with the fear of loud noises in children of different ages.

Why is a baby afraid of loud, sharp sounds?

Healthy, normally developing newborn children calmly tolerate any noise, do not get nervous and do not even wake up if those around them make noise without limiting themselves. But from 2–4 months, babies may develop a fear of sharp sounds, such as:

• phone calls;
• loud laughter or coughing, snoring of the father;
• the buzzing of a coffee grinder, drill;
• singing of a wind-up toy;
• dog's bark;
• playing guitar;
• the sound of a vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, etc.

These manifestations should not cause concern to parents: up to 1–2 years of age, almost all fears are inherent in children by nature. proper development nervous system of the baby. This reaction is checked by the Moro reflex - it is also called the startle reflex. In response to an external stimulus, the baby throws up his arms and seems to be trying to grab onto something. The Moro reflex appears immediately after birth and is an important indicator of the development of the child’s nervous system; it fades away by 4–5 months of life.

The newborn moves his arms to the sides and opens his fists - phase I of the Moro reflex

This is interesting. Natural fears also include the fear of being left without a mother, the fear of strangers, and the dark. But they should be distinguished from acquired phobias, which arose as a reaction to a specific situation: for example, fear of water after an unsuccessful dive while swimming.

If by the age of 3 the fear of loud and sudden sounds has not passed, then this may indicate that your child’s nervous system is too sensitive. And in this case, you need to consult a pediatrician or neurologist. Or the fear has become acquired due to the fact that parents do not help correct the situation, but, on the contrary, only aggravate it with reprimands, ridicule, shouting and excessive emotionality. Yes, the cry “Don’t go there - you’ll fall!” will be effective at that second, but it is not a fact that the child will not climb there again - this is one thing, and secondly, such a reaction from a loved one will definitely cause stress, inhibiting any fight against fears. Often, the described fear develops on the basis of negative memories: the baby heard his parents talking in a raised voice, and now any change in voice towards shouting is perceived as a threat to calm and safety.

Sometimes even speaking in a raised voice can make fear worsen

This is interesting. The fear of loud, sharp sounds and devices that make them is called ligyrophobia.

What to do if your baby is scared

If a little coward flinches at the slightest rustle, mom and dad should understand that at this stage of development the baby perceives this way the world, this too shall pass. It is much more dangerous if parents punish or respond sharply to the manifestation of such a reaction in the baby: the baby may begin to hide his fear, but this will not go away; on the contrary, it will only intensify.

This is interesting. Too much noise around causes the child’s hearing system to lose sensitivity, the heart begins to malfunction, and the brain cells become overstrained. As a result, anxiety arises, children smile less and less, cannot completely relax, get tired quickly and sleep poorly.

Tactile contact with mother is very important to calm the child

Take a comprehensive approach to solving the problem. To do this you need:

• Talk to your child as much as possible using one calm intonation. It is very useful if, from infancy, the baby hears male voices, which will help him get used to the unusual tone of sound.
• Periodically play beautiful and melodic music for your child (preferably classics, for example, Mozart, Beethoven, etc.). By the way, such support will help cope with other types of fear, for example, fear of water at an early stage of development.
• Calming, quietly hum songs.
• Do not under any circumstances create ideal conditions for sleep, that is, turn off all devices and “walk on air” yourself. This way you will protect your baby from waking up in the event of a sharp sound, for example, the creaking of a door opening or a doorbell ringing. So say yes to having the TV on at a low volume or having a quiet conversation.

How to help a child from 1 to 3 years old: accustoming him to music and household appliances

In addition to the techniques described above, there are several more ways to correct the situation:

• If you hear a loud sound, there is no need to jump up or scream - try to control yourself. Not only do you save your nervous system, but also don’t set the wrong example for your baby. After all, at 2–3 years old, toddlers begin to imitate adults.
• If possible, show your child the source of the noise, such as a humming vacuum cleaner or a honking car. Even better - let him hold a vibrating and “singing” phone or a working hair dryer.

  Children should understand that household appliances make noise, but there is nothing to worry about

• Teach your child to make noise. In the sense of screaming, howling like a wolf, growling like a bear, purring like a cat, etc. Let him favorite hobby all children - rattle the pots. These sounds are pronounced at different pitches, that is, having become carried away by the game, the baby will react more calmly to noises of different strengths.

  All children love to make noise, and rightly so.

• Make up a fairy tale. If the little one is afraid of a specific noise, for example, a working hair dryer, come up with him a fairy tale about an enchanted sound that is forced to hide in the device from an evil witch and only when the hair dryer is on can it go out for a quiet walk. That is, this noise is not terrible, on the contrary, it should be pitied. You can also draw an illustration for a fictional story.
• Take care of your child's peace of mind. Perhaps the baby is often overexcited and hyperactive. In this case, baths with a soothing mixture will be useful. Although this seemingly harmless measure should be agreed upon with the doctor.

Parents should treat their little cowards with understanding and patience: not shout, but calm and encourage

This is interesting. If a child is constantly afraid of strong noises, reacts too emotionally to them, even to the point of hysteria, has difficulty calming down, and is choked by fear, then the baby must be shown to a neurologist to identify disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system and choose adequate treatment.

What to do if a child is afraid of sudden sounds: advice from a psychologist - video

Komarovsky's opinion: show the household appliance - the source of noise

Evgeny Olegovich Komarovsky, an experienced pediatrician, author of books on raising children, believes that the most The best way To relieve a normally developing baby from the fear of loud noise - show the source of this noise. This is the only way to restore the child’s sense of security, which he, in his opinion, may lose as a result of such strong noises.

To dispel children's fear, be sure to show them the source of the noise so that it is clear that “this is an everyday matter”

In fact, the reason for such fears is the lack of a sense of security. That uncle - oh, horror! - will take the child, and the parents - Oh, horror, horror! - they will give it to this uncle. You’ll have to make the joke true: go to your neighbors’ house and see who’s knocking there. That this is an uncle, that he really works, that he knocks with this thing. And the main thing is that he doesn’t need your child, and you won’t let anyone offend your baby.

Fear of loud noise in children with organic brain lesions

Organic brain lesions are a group of diseases in which structural pathological changes occur in brain tissue. Neurologists prove that such a diagnosis can be made in 9 out of 10 patients of different ages. But if changes in tissues affect more than 20–50% of the brain, then symptoms of a particular disease or tumor begin to appear. In children, organic lesions are associated with perinatal brain damage. These include maternal diseases, including various infections, genetic pathology, hypoxia or ischemia during childbirth, radiation exposure, etc. With complications, these disorders can develop into cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, mental retardation and epilepsy. In children with such diagnoses, fear of loud sounds is one of the characteristic symptoms.

Fear of loud noises is a hallmark of autism

To provide assistance, it is necessary to strictly follow the specialist’s recommendations regarding therapy, including physiotherapy, and also use the techniques recommended by psychologists to help the child overcome ligyrophobia. However, remember that in children with developmental disabilities, the use of any behavior correction methods must be agreed upon with the doctor observing the child.

Fear of loud sounds is a natural manifestation of the development of the nervous system of a healthy child under 3 years of age. The task of parents is to find the right approach to calm the baby, to return him to a sense of confidence in safety, which only mom and dad can fully guarantee. So don't panic if your little coward is startled by a vibrating phone or the hum of a vacuum cleaner. Just patiently help your little one through this stage of growing up.

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Children's fears are an important component of a child's development precisely because by overcoming them, the child grows up and his nervous system becomes stronger. However, for parents, the appearance of certain phobias in a baby, in particular if the baby is afraid of loud sounds, raises a lot of questions, the essence of which boils down to the following: is everything normal with the baby? Let's look at the reasons and methods of dealing with the fear of loud noises in children of different ages.

• phone calls;
• loud laughter or coughing, snoring of the father;
• the buzzing of a coffee grinder, drill;
• singing of a wind-up toy;
• dog's bark;
• playing guitar;
• the sound of a vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, etc.

These manifestations should not cause concern to parents: up to 1–2 years of age, almost all fears are inherent in children by nature for the proper development of the baby’s nervous system. This reaction is checked by the Moro reflex - it is also called the startle reflex. In response to an external stimulus, the baby throws up his arms and seems to be trying to grab onto something. The Moro reflex appears immediately after birth and is an important indicator of the development of the child’s nervous system; it fades away by 4–5 months of life.

The newborn moves his arms to the sides and opens his fists - phase I of the Moro reflex

This is interesting. Natural fears also include the fear of being left without a mother, the fear of strangers, and the dark. But they should be distinguished from acquired phobias, which arose as a reaction to a specific situation: for example, fear of water after an unsuccessful dive while swimming.

If by the age of 3 the fear of loud and sudden sounds has not passed, then this may indicate that your child’s nervous system is too sensitive. And in this case, you need to consult a pediatrician or neurologist. Or the fear has become acquired due to the fact that parents do not help correct the situation, but, on the contrary, only aggravate it with reprimands, ridicule, shouting and excessive emotionality. Yes, the cry “Don’t go there - you’ll fall!” will be effective at that second, but it is not a fact that the child will not climb there again - this is one thing, and secondly, such a reaction from a loved one will definitely cause stress, inhibiting any fight against fears. Often, the described fear develops on the basis of negative memories: the baby heard his parents talking in a raised voice, and now any change in voice towards shouting is perceived as a threat to calm and safety.

Sometimes even speaking in a raised voice can make fear worsen

This is interesting. The fear of loud, sharp sounds and devices that make them is called ligyrophobia.

What to do if your baby is scared

If a little coward flinches at the slightest rustle, mom and dad should understand that at this stage of development the baby perceives the world around him this way, and this will pass. It is much more dangerous if parents punish or respond sharply to the manifestation of such a reaction in the baby: the baby may begin to hide his fear, but this will not go away; on the contrary, it will only intensify.

This is interesting. Too much noise around causes the child’s hearing system to lose sensitivity, the heart begins to malfunction, and the brain cells become overstrained. As a result, anxiety arises, children smile less and less, cannot completely relax, get tired quickly and sleep poorly.

Tactile contact with mother is very important to calm the child

How to help a baby under one year old: using voice and tape recorder

Take a comprehensive approach to solving the problem. To do this you need:

• Talk to your child as much as possible using one calm intonation. It is very useful if, from infancy, the baby hears male voices, which will help him get used to the unusual tone of sound.
• Periodically play beautiful and melodic music for your child (preferably classics, for example, Mozart, Beethoven, etc.). By the way, such support will help cope with other types of fear, for example, fear of water at an early stage of development.
• Calming, quietly hum songs.
• Under no circumstances should you create ideal conditions for sleep, that is, turn off all devices and “walk on air” yourself. This way you will protect your baby from waking up in the event of a sharp sound, for example, the creaking of a door opening or a doorbell ringing. So say yes to having the TV on at a low volume or having a quiet conversation.

How to help a child from 1 to 3 years old: accustoming him to music and household appliances

In addition to the techniques described above, there are several more ways to correct the situation:

• If you hear a loud sound, there is no need to jump up or scream - try to control yourself. Not only do you save your nervous system, but also don’t set the wrong example for your baby. After all, at 2–3 years old, toddlers begin to imitate adults.
• If possible, show your child the source of the noise, such as a humming vacuum cleaner or a honking car. Even better - let him hold a vibrating and “singing” phone or a working hair dryer.

  Children should understand that household appliances make noise, but there is nothing to worry about

• Teach your child to make noise. In the sense of screaming, howling like a wolf, growling like a bear, purring like a cat, etc. Let him do the favorite pastime of all children - rattle pots. These sounds are pronounced at different pitches, that is, having become carried away by the game, the baby will react more calmly to noises of different strengths.

  All children love to make noise, and rightly so.

• Make up a fairy tale. If the little one is afraid of a specific noise, for example, a working hair dryer, come up with him a fairy tale about an enchanted sound that is forced to hide in the device from an evil witch and only when the hair dryer is on can it go out for a quiet walk. That is, this noise is not terrible, on the contrary, it should be pitied. You can also draw an illustration for a fictional story.
• Take care of your child's peace of mind. Perhaps the baby is often overexcited and hyperactive. In this case, baths with a soothing mixture will be useful. Although this seemingly harmless measure should be agreed upon with the doctor.

Parents should treat their little cowards with understanding and patience: not shout, but calm and encourage

This is interesting. If a child is constantly afraid of strong noises, reacts too emotionally to them, even to the point of hysteria, has difficulty calming down, and is choked by fear, then the baby must be shown to a neurologist to identify disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system and choose adequate treatment.

Komarovsky's opinion: show the household appliance - the source of noise

Evgeny Olegovich Komarovsky, an experienced pediatrician, author of books on raising children, believes that the best way to rid a normally developing baby of the fear of loud noise is to show the source of this noise. This is the only way to restore the child’s sense of security, which he, in his opinion, may lose as a result of such strong noises.

To dispel children's fear, be sure to show them the source of the noise so that it is clear that it is “an everyday matter.”

In fact, the reason for such fears is the lack of a sense of security. That uncle - oh, horror! - will take the child, and the parents - Oh, horror, horror! - they will give it to this uncle. You’ll have to make the joke true: go to your neighbors’ house and see who’s knocking there. That this is an uncle, that he really works, that he knocks with this thing. And the main thing is that he doesn’t need your child, and you won’t let anyone offend your baby.

Fear of loud noise in children with organic brain lesions

Organic brain lesions are a group of diseases in which structural pathological changes occur in brain tissue. Neurologists prove that such a diagnosis can be made in 9 out of 10 patients of different ages. But if changes in tissues affect more than 20–50% of the brain, then symptoms of a particular disease or tumor begin to appear. In children, organic lesions are associated with perinatal brain damage. These include maternal diseases, including various infections, genetic pathology, hypoxia or ischemia during childbirth, radiation exposure, etc. With complications, these disorders can develop into cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, mental retardation and epilepsy. In children with such diagnoses, fear of loud sounds is one of the characteristic symptoms.

Fear of loud noises is a hallmark of autism

To provide assistance, it is necessary to strictly follow the specialist’s recommendations regarding therapy, including physiotherapy, and also use the techniques recommended by psychologists to help the child overcome ligyrophobia. However, remember that in children with developmental disabilities, the use of any behavior correction methods must be agreed upon with the doctor observing the child.

Fear of loud sounds is a natural manifestation of the development of the nervous system of a healthy child under 3 years of age. The task of parents is to find the right approach to calm the baby, to return him to a sense of confidence in safety, which only mom and dad can fully guarantee. So don't panic if your little coward is startled by a vibrating phone or the hum of a vacuum cleaner. Just patiently help your little one through this stage of growing up.

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What to do when a child is afraid of loud noises? Why does this happen to the baby?

A newborn baby sleeps quite soundly both day and night, he is not disturbed by sounds, voices, or background noise, but after the second month of life the situation can change dramatically. The child is afraid of loud sounds: he wakes up from the ringing of a cell phone, is frightened by sneezing, the roar of a vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, coffee grinder, or the buzzing of wind-up toys. Parents are horrified by the child’s behavior; they try to understand what causes such fear and how to get rid of it.

Why is a child afraid of loud noises?

Most fears in babies under one year of age are instinctive, that is, they are inherent in nature and are not a consequence of an incident the child has experienced. There are exceptions, of course, and these include, for example, a fear of water caused by an unsuccessful bath. When a 7-month-old child is afraid of loud sounds, the reason is not due to improper upbringing or oversight on the part of the parents, but to the normal developing nervous system of the baby. In addition to sounds, a child of the first year may be afraid when his mother is not around, and of strangers. Phobias gradually pass: some disappear without a trace by the end of the first year, others remain up to three years. Rarely, fear of strangers and loud noises persists until 5-6 years of age; in such cases, parents consult doctors.

When a child is afraid of loud noises

After the baby is 2-3 months old, some mothers begin to notice that the child flinches at sharp, loud sounds. He is frightened not only by screams and the noise of a vacuum cleaner, but even by wind-up toys, coughing, and the sound of a flying airplane. Often the fear is not limited to shuddering, the baby becomes hysterical and cries.

Adults can correct the situation with a calm voice and gentle movements. The mother presses the crying baby to her chest, strokes his back and talks to him tenderly, explaining the nature of what frightened him. Older children who are afraid of, for example, a vacuum cleaner can be warned in advance, then the noise will not come as a surprise and will not frighten the child so much.

When a child on a walk gets scared of something unknown that he sees for the first time, he needs to be shown the reason for the fear. Take the child out of the elite silver cross balmoral stroller or any other, hold him close, calm him down and together examine the reason for the tears. Whenever possible, it is advisable to protect children who are afraid of loud noises from sources of fear.

Overly excitable children who throw a tantrum at any sudden sounds and are difficult to calm down need to consult a neurologist. Parents should not consider a referral to this doctor as a challenge and a hint that their child is mentally “abnormal.” Contacting him will help you better understand the structure of the baby’s nervous system, the doctor will tell you how to smooth out the excited state of the little one. Perhaps the correct daily routine, a bath with a soothing mixture and mother’s lullaby at night will be enough to make the little one more calmly perceive the surrounding sounds.

If a child is afraid of loud sounds, parents should not panic; such a phobia is not uncommon in babies under one year old. A calm, kind word, a mother’s smile, a conversation will help the little one survive a difficult period and get used to the noisy world of adults.

Anastasia Ilchenko

A child in the first month of life sleeps quite soundly both at night and during the day: his sleep is not disturbed by loud sounds, speech, or background noise. However, from the second month of the baby’s life the situation can change dramatically. Some kids begin to be afraid of the phone ringing, flinch from the buzzing of the coffee grinder, or cry when they hear the singing of a wind-up toy. Parents, realizing that their child is afraid of loud sounds, cannot find out the reason for this and do not know what to do.

When and why does a baby's fear arise?

Fear of loud sounds manifests itself in almost all children at an early stage of their development (development from birth to one year). A mother may notice that a two- to three-month-old baby is frightened by laughter, the hum of a working vacuum cleaner, loud conversation and other sharp sounds. The child may flinch at annoying noises or cry and become hysterical.

Why is a child still afraid (or just starting to be afraid) of loud noise and sounds? Almost all infants' fears are inherent in nature itself. The exception is the fear of a specific event the baby has experienced, for example, the fear of water after an unsuccessful bath. The reason for the fear of loud sounds is not due to improper upbringing of the child or due to parental oversight. This is a reaction of the baby’s naturally developing nervous system. Similar fears of a child include the fear of being left without a mother, fear of strangers.

Fear of noise and sharp sounds is most often observed in children for a short time. This fear can persist for up to a year or two years. If a child continues to be afraid after this age, perhaps his nervous system has problems that require consultation with a specialist. How strongly and for how long a baby experiences a feeling of fear when making noise depends on the behavior of his parents.

What should parents do?

Mom and dad often cannot understand what to do if the baby is afraid. Some parents are capable of yelling at their child or even spanking him. However, with a baby under one year old, such behavior is not acceptable; it can only worsen the situation and turn it into a real problem for the child in the future.

To calm the baby and gradually rid him of the fear of loud sounds, parents should:

• Talk to your child more often calmly and affectionately, using constant intonation and strength of voice. It’s good if the baby can hear men’s voices: this way he will quickly learn to perceive the baritone that is unusual for him;
• upon hearing a sharp or loud sound or noise, behave as usual, do not jump up or scream, otherwise the child will consider that there is really a danger;
• sometimes play beautiful melodic music for the baby;
• Show the baby the source of the sound that frightened him. For example, consider together a humming vacuum cleaner ( we read the child is afraid of the vacuum cleaner - what to do?), let him hold the ringing phone, look out the window at the honking car;
• teach your child to make different sounds: quiet and loud. Once carried away by a new activity, the baby will begin to react more calmly to external noise;
• calm and relax the baby by singing quiet songs to him;
• Do not remain absolutely silent while your child is sleeping. It is better if he falls asleep in an environment of quiet sounds: with the TV on or a calm conversation. In this case, a sudden break in the silence, for example, a doorbell, will not scare or even wake up the baby;
• When a child is constantly afraid of loud sounds, throws a tantrum every time there is a sudden noise, and has trouble calming down, he needs to be shown to a neurologist. A timely visit to this pediatric specialist will help identify disturbances in the functioning of the baby’s nervous system and find a way to calm him down. Along with a doctor's prescription, you can use daily baths with a soothing mixture.

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