While reading blogs one day, I came across a mom who used the Buzzy Bee when her children were getting their flu shot. This intrigued me, so I had to check it out.
Buzzy is needle pain relief, invented by a pediatric doctor. Here’s how it works.
1. Attach frozen wings. (Ice pack) Switch vibration on. (The Bee.)
2. Hold firmly above the site during sharp pain.
The ice wings and vibration distract nerves to reduce pain on contact. In addition to the Buzzy and Wings, you can also purchase a set of Flippits cards. Distraction cards make pain less noticed, and finding and counting tasks are scientifically proven to reduce pain. (Who knew!)
Buzzy can be used for finger sticks, splinters and bee stings, IV starts and blood draws, or injections. Buzzy helps you take control of pain.
And just in case your hip little one is too cool for a bee, Buzzy comes plain black, too. You can get stickers to personalize it, making it your child’s very own creation.
This is one of the best creations ever. I think doctor’s offices across the country need to invest. Seriously.
Buy Your Own: Buzzy can be purchased from Dr. Amy’s website, buzzy4shots.com. You’ll see everything that you need there, as well as get lots of great and helpful information on pain management.
Win Your Own: Dr. Amy has generously offered to give away a Buzzy to one lucky reader. (You’ll LOVE it!) To enter, please leave a comment here on what you learned about pain management from visiting the Buzzy4shots.com website.
The winner will be announced Wednesday, November 18.
November 10, 2009 at 4:42 pm
The fact that no pain management causes fear of needles is something I have experienced, yet never thought about until after the damage was done. The Buzzy Bee would be great to have around to control the unnecessary pain and fear caused by needed shots.
jaydensmom.2005@yahoo.com
November 10, 2009 at 8:14 pm
I knew about the U shaped object our doctor's office uses that has little spike like things on the bottom that is supposed to distract the nerves. However, I learned from the website that you not only can use Buzzy Bee, but topical ointments that numb the shot site.
Very interesting.
mobsquad_sc@yahoo.com
November 11, 2009 at 2:46 am
I learned that it helps to block nerves while getting shots! Very cool. I have 4 kids and two of them hate shots. I would love this.
Thanks – Heidi P.
h.polcaster@sbcglobal.net
November 11, 2009 at 5:05 am
I had heard about this before and looked into buying it for both of my boys who need a strait jacket when it comes to shots. I am a needle phobe myself, so partially don't blame them..they feel my anxiety. I think I would even use it! (would have to decorate my own
Maybe if they saw Mommy use it they would follow suite!
amy_witzel@hotmail.com
November 11, 2009 at 9:36 pm
What a great idea! In graduate school I used to study the science of pain. I did not know that the AAP has a statement regarding pain control.
November 12, 2009 at 8:54 am
Up to 10% of adults have needle phobia, my mom does
November 12, 2009 at 3:35 pm
The one thing I learned about pain management is how the parent reacts.
If the parent is all upset the child will be too. This is wonderful. My poor little grandson needs weekly shots and this would be so great for him. Thank you very much!
judybrittle at gmail dot com
November 13, 2009 at 2:55 am
OMG I am in pain mgt and go through a lot of hoops and this would so help me
November 14, 2009 at 3:39 pm
I am about to take my little one to the doctor next week for shots. I could really use this!!! I learned that it helps to block nerves while getting shots.. i'm all about that!!
ewasserman@hotmail.com
November 14, 2009 at 10:23 pm
10% of adults are needle phobic
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
Janna Johnson
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November 16, 2009 at 9:31 pm
I learned that just as running a burn under cold water stops the sharp pain, stimulating cold receptors can dull needle pain. So smart!
November 17, 2009 at 2:27 am
I learned the 'Untreated needle pain results in needle phobia and decreased ability to heal, even the pain from a simple shot."
happeejackee at gmail dot com
November 17, 2009 at 2:37 am
I learned that it blocks the nerves while getting shots. This is a great idea! My daughter is terrified of needles and this might ease her fears!
dmkayes@gmail.com
November 17, 2009 at 9:47 am
I learned that it helps to block nerves while getting shots! Very cool. I have 4 kids and two of them hate shots. I would love this
November 17, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Christina – xristya@rock.com – What a unique and unusual giveaway!
I'd love to try it out!
November 17, 2009 at 1:46 pm
This blocks the nerves while getting shots. You can also use a topical ointment to numb as well. I wish I had some of that a month ago!
myspiral@aol.com
November 17, 2009 at 2:22 pm
That stuff is so interesting! I learned that cold actually causese pain in kids because their skin is so thin- who knew! This would be great to have- I would definitely rather use natural remedies of vibrations!
aaclampitt@gmail.com
November 17, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I learned that 10% of people have a needle phobia. Now I don't feel so bad for passing out when I get shots sometimes. My grandson would love it if the shot didn't hurt anymore.(And so would I) LOL !!!
November 17, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Blocks nerves while getting shots. Awesome!
November 17, 2009 at 3:48 pm
I learned that the lack of pain management can cause a fear of needles.
ag1414@hotmail.com
November 17, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I learned that helping a kids cope with needle pain is important. Forcing a needle phobic child to get shots without distraction can increase the chances of the child developing a serious fear of needles and avoiding medical attention when adult.
I could really REALLY use this. My son is extremely scared of needles and will scream, fight and at times run away at just the sight of a needle.
talonsmom731 at gmail dot com
November 17, 2009 at 5:35 pm
I learned that the fear of needles impacts parents’ willingness to have their children immunized and affects children’s subsequent healthcare experiences. In thinking about ways to overcome the barriers to needle pain control, Dr. Baxter invented a non-invasive device to decrease the pain of immunizations and venipunctures.
November 17, 2009 at 6:04 pm
I learned that it helps to block nerves while getting shots. My daughter has the hardest time getting shots I think this would really help her.
shawnac68@hotmail.com
November 17, 2009 at 6:29 pm
i learned that Untreated needle pain results in needle phobia and decreased ability to heal. i would never have linked the 2, since i thought was physical and 1 was emotional.
November 17, 2009 at 7:52 pm
I learned that one technique for managing pain is called focus pain distraction. With it, you draw attention away from the sensation, wich is easy to do anywhere for quick but painful procedures.
November 18, 2009 at 1:07 am
Along with using buzzy bee, you can also use ointments that numb the shot site.
clarkmurdock@yahoo.com
November 18, 2009 at 1:09 am
Just as running a burn under cold water stops the sharp pain, stimulating cold receptors can dull needle pain.
paryjeja at sbcglobal dot net
November 18, 2009 at 2:44 am
I learned that this can be used for adults as well, I might have to get one for hubby!
November 18, 2009 at 5:51 am
Blocks nerves while getting shots.
November 18, 2009 at 6:51 am
I learned that Buzzy Bee has been used for travel immunizations, fertility shots, and finger pricks, splinter removal, and flu injections with good results
dispatcher_kristy@Hotmail.com
November 18, 2009 at 2:55 pm
I learned that the Buzzy Bee confuses your body's own nerves and distracts attention away from the poke. This will help children against phobias of needles. What a great product. Before I took my son to get his immunizations I looked online to see what I could do to distract him. This is a way better.
jesskaufman at hotmail dot com
November 18, 2009 at 2:55 pm
I learned that the Buzzy Bee confuses your body's own nerves and distracts attention away from the poke. This will help children against phobias of needles. What a great product. Before I took my son to get his immunizations I looked online to see what I could do to distract him. This is a way better.
jesskaufman at hotmail dot com
November 18, 2009 at 3:40 pm
This helps to block nerves while getting shots. How useful when you have little ones.
Why don't peds offices have this?
November 18, 2009 at 3:50 pm
My child (7) gets about 5 shots every 3 days, some of which are painful. She's brave but I can see panic building every time. Last night we spent 2.5 hours to get 2 shots. We looked at this device last night and she is excited about trying it. I think the research looks good too! Amy H.
November 18, 2009 at 3:54 pm
And, I should note, that I was surprised to find out how effective distraction is in alleviating pain (up to 50%!). I had no idea it was so effective. However, my daughter refuses to be distracted. She wants it quiet, no one touching her, and to watch the needle go in so it doesn't surprise her. Even her guided imagery for pain doesn't work here. It's not the needle stick itself– it's the stuff being injected that hurts.
November 18, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I have always had a fear of needles and I know my kids could feel it. I learned that stimulating cold receptors can dull pain.
November 18, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Why is needle pain important?
Untreated needle pain results in needle phobia and decreased ability to heal, even the pain from a simple shot.
November 18, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Untreated needle pain results in decreased ability to heal
November 19, 2009 at 1:13 am
I learned that distraction is important when getting a shot.
November 19, 2009 at 6:52 am
Up to 10% of adults have needle phobia.
donna444444@yahoo.com
December 3, 2009 at 4:29 pm
I went ahead and bought a Buzzy kit for my daughter after the deadline for this contest. The kit included the distraction cards. We have gone from having 1 shot take up to 2 1/2 hours to get in to having 3 shots in less than 5 minutes. She is MUCH happier, and so am I. She can still tell most of the shots are going in, but the pain is lessened quite a bit. Using Buzzy has made our shot routine incredibly easy. THANKS!
January 23, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Shots don't have to hurt–tell your doctor to try Pain Ease from Gebauer. They just spray it on for instant pain prevention! Gerat for splinters, can also be used for IV starts, too.
April 14, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Needle pain should not be minimized–even though it's been "done that way for many years"! Ask your pediatrician to use Pain Ease, a spray that works in seconds to cool the skin and minimize pain and fear of the needle. It's by Gebauer Company. Great stuff for splinters, too!
November 11, 2010 at 3:38 pm
This looks awesome! I would love for my pediatricians office to get one as well as my work!
October 10, 2011 at 9:39 pm
I am so happy to have found BuzzyBee and cannot wait to use it! My little girl is four and also looking forward to having a BuzzyBee of her own before her flu shot this year! I am even more excited to introduce it to my pediatrician and to the physician group I work for–I work for a SportsMedicine clinic and we have many patients of many ages that I think could benefit from BuzzyBee!!!
November 12, 2011 at 11:13 pm
Freezing sprays an damage kids’ skin
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Wish I could pick up a buzzy before my Monday appt. for little one