When you have young children it can seem like you're taking them to the doctor's office every week. It's even worse when you know shots are coming. A 2-month-old gets five vaccination shots at a typical visit. There are some ways to make those pokes a bit easier. Our channel six pediatrician explains in this month's report.

When 2-week-old Jaxon loses his pacifier he cries. His mom's not anxious to see how he reacts to immunizations. "Mainly trying to make sure he's fed before he comes so he's not fussy to start with and then just trying to calm him down,” says mom Angie Wicklander.

Dr. Clancy McNally says both are a good call and will come in handy at Jaxon's two-month visit. "That's kind of a big visit, it's when we do our first set of shots,” says Dr. McNally, who also recommends combination vaccination shots that limit the number of sticks.

Regardless of how many shots your child is receiving, bring Tylenol to the doctor's office. The first dose should be given before vaccinations begin.

"If you think about your last tetanus shot, it was sore for a few days so I think for about the first 24 hours after vaccines it helps to give kids some medication to cut down on pain,” says Dr. McNally.

As for the pain parents feel when watching the ordeal, keep it in check. At just two weeks, Jaxon already picks up on his mom's mood, something she'll keep in mind when immunizations begin.

"I think he can sense my stress and he knows when I'm upset because he gets upset, too,” says Wicklander. "My husband might come with us. I know he doesn't like needles or stuff either so try and help keep him clam, maybe."