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How do I get a 6mo. not to be afraid of the sweeper?

My granddaughter is 6 months old and when I try to sweep as soon as I turn it on she is scared to death and just cries and cries.

I guess it's our fault but we didn't do it on purpose. But my daughter always cleans when she is asleep and I always do mine on the weekends where she never use to hear it. But now I have her every Sat and Sun. I work all week. And at my home its to small for her not to wake up if I do it when she is asleep. Any help would be appreciated.

Update:

I have tried holding her and also making it a game and talking to her like its fun but so far she is not at all interested.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Try letting her sit by it or play with it while it's not on, and then once she's more familiar with it and realizes its not going to hurt her, then turn it on for just a few seconds so she gradually get used to it. I had to do that with one of my sons toys that he was terrified of!

  • 1 decade ago

    Carry her while you vacuum. My son freaks out when I turn it on, but if I carry him for a bit when I start, I can put him down after he gets used to the noise and can see that I'm in control.

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