Child Life Specialists know about Buzzy® Bee because we are all about using child-focused tools to relieve pain. But, did you know that while you are ordering your giveaway items from SmileMakers, you can add a Buzzy® or two to the list? It’s normal for this clinically-proven tool to be hard to locate during the day, especially as other clinical staff begin to hear about its effectiveness, so it’s good to have plenty on hand for when you need one for your patient.

According to the manufacturer, Buzzy® has been used to block pain from over 31 million needle procedures. Just like cool running water soothes a burn, Buzzy® uses a patented combination of cold and vibration to replace pain with temperature and movement. Over 20 independent clinical trials prove Buzzy® works, and I can personally vouch for him. Not only have I seen Buzzy® work in the hospital with children who have a range of diagnoses from cancer to kidney disease, but I’ve used him with my own kiddos as we remove splinters or go to the doctor to get vaccinations.

What I like about this specific tool is that it uses two different sensations to relieve pain, all incorporated into a child-friendly, gender-neutral design. And maybe best of all for those of us with limited space, the product is easy to store, say in a charge nurse drawer for a “gentle” reminder to your nursing staff, or in a needle-specific prep box for IV/blood draw/Injection procedures.

Along with getting your initial Buzzy®, go ahead and get the entire healthcare bundle from SmileMakers, you can sign up for AUTOSHIP for regular shipments of replacement universal soft ice wings and infection control bags. You won’t regret it!