We used to show DD by using on ourself first. Or her teddy would take a puff to show her it didn't hurt.
There were sometimes when DH and I had to hold her down while she was kicking and whatnot because she was having an asthma attack and didn't want to have her puffer but needed it.
DD has had a puffer since she was 2. At 4 she was ok with me giving her a puff whenever she needed it.
Also we use a silicone face mask on the spacer to make it easier.
I know it can be frightening to watch someone with asthma (my brother had severe asthma growing up, was constantly in hospital.)
Have you gotten a pack from the Asthma Association?
I know Asthma SA hold classes/lectures for parents and others. Maybe your local association does too?
I had to hold her down last night and felt so so bad for doing so i was almost crying having to do it. Mighty try like you suggested on one of her toys, her fav cuddle toy Pinky
Can i ask how often does your DD need her puffer? does it have any side effects for her? does it work quickly?
Nope haven't gotten a pack from the Asthma Association, do i contact them?
Mine have been asthmatic (both of them) since before the age of 12 months (even though it can't officially be diagnosed until 12 months). My DS1 was fine with the spacer.
DS2 was horrible. He is usually hospitalised between 2-5 times a year with asthma attacks. The first few times they had to hold him down to get the medication into him. It was awful. He now understands that he HAS to have the medication, otherwise we call the ambulance. He is more afraid of the ambulance than the medication, which is how we manage to get medication into him.
We try and make it fun. He has had psychotherapy about the hospital experiences, and how to manage the medication. We make sure he counts in his head with us when we are putting the medication into him. So it's one, puff, two, three, four, five, puff, six, etc etc. He knows when the counting reaches 20 that the medication is nearly done.
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i was almost crying having to do it. Mighty try like you suggested on one of her toys, her fav cuddle toy Pinky 
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