Good preparation can help your child feel less anxious about getting surgery. It allows children to become familiar with what to expect the day of surgery, while providing an opportunity for them to express their related thoughts and. Ask about the scrub club program, which prepares children and families for surgery, provided through the child life department. Hopkins childrens guide to surgery coloring book johns. An accurate portrayal of surgery framed in a way children can understand. Your child may be able to wear his or her own pajamas though some units may require a child to wear hospital pajamas. There are many coloring pages and books available to help children learn about surgery in a way that is not scary or intimidating and may clear up any misunderstandings your child may have. Bhatias book takes a potentially scary experience and turns it into a fun adventure. Preparing kids for surgery with coloring books verywell. Find out all the information you need about your childs surgery or hospital stay. Age appropriate information for your childs surgery. As your child awakens, he or she will not even realize you left. Our staff are experts in caring for children and their families.
Preparing your child for surgery for parents nemours. Your childs surgical team, and everyone at chop who helps care for your child, will do everything. Ask the doctors, nurses, or staff for the information you need about what will take place so that you can prepare your child and deal with your own fears or concerns. When typically well children come in, it can be scary because they dont know what to expect. A great book for parents to read to their children in preparation for surgery. Therefore, we are providing you with the information and resources you need to know to prepare children of all ages for what occurs before, during and after surgery. Read books with your child about going to the hospital. It talks about a boy named iggy who is getting his tonsils out a very common procedure but also one of our most challenging. Well help you figure out how to talk to your child about the baby, involve him in the preparations, and get him ready for the momentous change thats coming. A mott child life specialist shares several books that can help. Children about to undergo any kind of surgery will enjoy learning from luke as he retells his story. Hopkins children s guide to surgery coloring book this coloring book was created to help you prepare your child for the experience of coming to johns hopkins children s center for surgery.
A note book and pen to write down any questions or information you need. After the surgery, you may return to your child in the recovery room. Best sellers in children s books see more previous page. Preparing your child for surgery for parents nemours kidshealth. The story, complete with great illustrations, is a. Find books, appropriate to your childs level of understanding, about what to. A kids picture book about surgery with photos and fun facts kindle edition by abigail tyler. When children need surgery and anesthesia, it can be hard to explain to them whats going to happen. Download a copy of the same day surgery prep book pdf. Guide to your childs surgery childrens hospital of philadelphia. Age appropriate information about surgery childrens hospital at.
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