Preparing Little Patients for Injections
Visiting the doctor’s office can be an intimidating experience for both children and adults. The team at SmileMakers wants to make every pediatric appointment as smooth as possible and ensure that all of your patients leave with a smile, even if their visit includes an injection. This is what little patients fear the most, but with our resources, the overall experience doesn’t have to be painful. Here are a few ways you can help prepare pediatric patients for injection and make the process more enjoyable:
Toys for Distraction and Diverting Attention
Certain toys have mesmerizing qualities and are built to captivate a child’s attention. SmileMakers has Jointed Snakes that really sliver, Stress Toys to squeeze for comfort, and Fidget Spinners to distract and entertain. These gadgets are perfect to offer a child in preparation for an injection. Letting them hold and play with a toy can make them more comfortable, provide them with a welcomed distraction, and give them something positive to associate with their appointment.
Stuffed Animals for Maximum Comfort
Sometimes it helps to have a friend in the room. That’s why we offer a wide range of cute, comforting stuffed animals that will help mitigate fear. Bright and colorful Plush Clown Fish are inviting and warm. Letting your little patients hold onto these cute fish will offer relief and a fun prize to take home after their visit. With our Assorted Plush Animals, pediatric patients can choose which friend they want by their side. This bundle contains a fun collection of animals from around the world: tigers, elephants, zebras, chickens, cats, rabbits and more! Each furry friend includes a name tag to personalize the experience.
Fun, Colorful Bandages
After the injection, our unique bandages will give little patients a badge of courage. Kids always appreciate the special touch of a specialty bandage, especially if it includes one of their favorite characters, colors, or themes. Glitter strips are fun and flashy, and pediatric patients will love showing off their bandages to friends and family. Our Character Bandage Assortmentfeatures beloved faces from The Avengers, Strawberry Shortcake, Spiderman, and My Little Pony. Let your patients pick out their favorite and send them home with a smile!
Resources to Encourage Smiles at Every Appointment
Even during difficult appointments that aren’t traditionally easy for pediatric patients, SmileMakers is here to help. If a child needs an injection, we offer tools and resources to make every step of their visit easy and smooth. Distracting, comforting toys will help provide a lighthearted touch to tough pediatric appointments, and they will let patients and parents alike know how much you care.
