Infant-Toddler Distractions

Distraction is a way to capture a child's attention and reduce distress during procedures through developmentally appropriate techniques. Distraction helps your child focus on something other than the pain and/or anxiety. Before a procedure, your child can help decide what technique to use. If time allows, practice the technique with your child.

Infant/Toddler - Age 0-2

• singing
• visual and auditory toys
• puppets
• peek-a-boo
• bubbles
• rattles
• rocking
• swaddling in a blanket
• pacifier
• holding
   

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