Preparing for a child's hospital stay
Most children are able to cope successfully when they know ahead of time what to expect. Adequate preparation can help your child feel less anxious about hospitalization and medical procedures.
Child Life Resources
Discover ways to help your child through his or her illness.
Preparing for some common hospital procedures
Child Life has developed the following materials to help you and your child prepare for common hospital procedures. Keep in mind that your doctor will determine the appropriate procedures needed for your child. Not all children will have all of these procedures.
Support for children in hospital
Car seat education
Proper child restraint and seat belt usage can drastically reduce the chances of death or serious injury if a crash occurs.
Children's healing garden
Dynamic, nature-based play and learning spaces.
Therapeutic play
Playrooms and activity-guided play.