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Appendix 3Distraction Techniques - providing distractions● Infants● Toddlers● Encourage sucking● Touch in a soothing way● Sing● Hold and rock● Dangle a toy● Touch in a soothing way● Sing● Hold and rock● Hold favourite personal items, eg blanket/toy● Blow bubbles● Read a book● Preschool and school age children● Adolescents● At all times● Hold hands● Hold on lap● Blow bubbles● Explain what they see and hear● Hold favourite personal item● Massage● Read a book● Ask child to do a job like holding a bandage/letting you know when the light goes off● Talk● Play music● Massage● Do deep breathing exercises● Focus attention on pictures● Reassure● Encourage● Talk calmly● PraiseBased on ‘helping your child during a medical procedure’ Golisano Children’s Hospital USAwww.stronghealth.com24