Things You'll Need:
- Baby Blankets
- Baby Toys
- Infant/toddler Toys
- Travel Toys
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Step 1
Call the hospital you are planning to visit and find out about scheduling a tour.
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Step 2
Accompany your child on the visit in the hospital.
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Step 3
Consider the child's age and maturity when you discuss the visit to the hospital.
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Step 4
Talk about what they see, hear and smell, particularly with very young children.
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Step 5
Answer children's questions honestly and simply. If you don't know the answer, tell them so and explain that you will try to find out.
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Step 6
Ask staff if it is OK to touch equipment. Children learn through exploring. Often, there are separate pieces of equipment that staff use for this purpose.
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Step 7
Inquire whether there is a Child Life Department, and if so, introduce yourself to the child life specialist. A child life specialist will help children and family members learn about the hospital.
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Step 8
Inquire whether there is a playroom for young children or a teen room for adolescents to connect.
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Step 9
Reassure the child regarding policies about family members staying close to a child who is being admitted. Often, parents can be nearby when children are anesthetized and in the recovery room when they wake up.
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Step 10
Inquire about a child bringing personal belongings for admittance to the hospital. Children are usually encouraged to bring favorite pajamas, special blankets, toys or whatever they need for comfort.
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Step 11
Respect a child's reaction to the hospital. Some are very interested, while others are passive. Each is processing information in his or her own individual way.












