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Comfort Positioning Guide
Learn comfort positions that allow you to calm and comfort your child while keeping them safe!
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A hospital-wide initiative to eliminate or reduce needle pain in children using lean methodology
Released in 2018 by the International Association of the Study of Pain, this article outlines a hospital created a new standard of care around pain, and addressing the fact that pain remains common, underrecognized, and undertreated in children’s hospitals and pediatric clinics. Available open source.
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World Health Organization: Reducing pain at time of vaccination position paper
This position paper, released in September 2015 reviews the research, and outlines the recommendations for managing vaccination pain.
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Pediatric pain treatment and prevention for hospitalized children
The article from the International Association of Pain Reports reviews the latest research in prevention and treatment of acute and chronic pain in children. Available open source.
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American Academy of Pediatrics: Taking Fear and Pain Out of Needles-For Your Child and You
Great article with practical tips from HealthyChildren.org, the website of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Creating Comfort for Kids Quick Guide
Great overview of the best pain management strategies for helping kids get through shots and other needle procedures feeling calm, comfortable, and in control.
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Reduce the Pain of Vaccination in Babies
A clear, concise brochure on pain management specifically for infants and babies from SickKids Hospital.
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Nasal Swab Game Plan
We all do better with a plan! Use this to help kids create a coping plan before that next COVID test.
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Creating Comfort During Nasal Swab Quick Guide
Strategies to feel better when they shove a long swab up your nose.
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Be Sweet to Moms and Babies for Providers
Performing baby blood tests while breastfeeding or holding skin to skin
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How to Make Shots Hurt Less for Kids and Overcome Needle Phobia
Get ready for Needle Poke Game Day with these expert, research-backed strategies for getting your kiddo through a needle poke with more comfort and less pain– Yes, really! These strategies help shots hurt less!
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Nasal Swabs: Creating Comfort and Preventing Pain for Little (and Big!) People
Experiencing a nasal swab just went from not very likely to pretty likely– Read these tips for creating comfort for kids during COVID testing
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