Cohesive bandage wrap is an excellent option for children who do not like the stickiness of traditional bandages, and its fun, bright colors and patterns also makes it a MUST-HAVE in your medical play kits.
Children learn and express themselves through play. That is why medical play is SO important for children to better understand the medical environment and their own bodies.
Check out this fun springtime craft they shared that uses gauze and bandages to make cute butterflies!
In this video, watch as a bear-y great patient helps a child life specialist use medical play to prepare a child for an IV!
Child life specialists are pros at incorporating medical play into fun activities. In this video, our friends at Child Life On Call share the idea of using cotton swabs and medicine cups for a fun spring craft with kids!
Stickers make an excellent reward, but there are many other uses for them too!
Here are some fun ideas from our friends at Child Life on Call.
