Resources

Learn about the eight different breathing exercises and instructions on how to perform each. 

Comfort positions are secure hugging holds that help your child feel safe and secure during medical procedures. Find several comfort positions that we often recommend for newborns, infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

This video offers guidance for families on comfort positions that are recommended for infants during vaccinations.

This video offers guidance for families on comfort positions that are recommended for preschoolers during vaccinations.

Find strategies to help your child, and family, cope with medical procedures, which can be stressful.

CHOP Child Life Specialists offer tips to help babies and toddlers prepare and cope with childhood vaccinations.

Learn about medical play and its therapeutic benefits for hospitalized children. Find links to age-specific information.

Play and recreation can be therapeutic by giving children the opportunity to explore, express and process their healthcare experiences in a safe, non-threatening environment.

This child-friendly learning resource can help prepare your child for getting a vaccine. Learn about what a vaccine is and what it can be like before, during and after.

Going to the doctor’s office can be an overwhelming experience for children and caregivers. This guide provides suggestions and resources to help create positive experiences.