Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia supports the unique needs of children as they cope with illness and injury.
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.
If your child is scheduled to have surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia or one of our surgery centers, these surgery prep books can help prepare them for what to expect.
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.
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 toddlers during vaccinations.
This video offers guidance for families on comfort positions that are recommended for preschoolers during vaccinations.