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Infant Family presence Comfort positioning Singing/Humming Soothing touch Sucking (pacifier)

Developmentally Appropriate Distraction Techniques. Infant Family presence Comfort positioning Singing/Humming Soothing touch Sucking (pacifier) Rattle Music Gentle stroking Mobile Grasping of finger Sucrose Late Elementary/Pre-teens Family presence Preparation Job assignment

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Infant Family presence Comfort positioning Singing/Humming Soothing touch Sucking (pacifier)

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  1. Developmentally Appropriate Distraction Techniques Infant Family presence Comfort positioning Singing/Humming Soothing touch Sucking (pacifier) Rattle Music Gentle stroking Mobile Grasping of finger Sucrose Late Elementary/Pre-teens Family presence Preparation Job assignment Introduction of coping techniques Choices when possible I-Spy books Video/hand held games Books Movies Age appropriate conversation Deep breathing Imagery Soothing touch Participation in procedure Ooze tube Squeeze balls Toddler Family presence Comfort positioning Holding hands Singing Counting Discussion of preferred activities Musical/pop-up books Rain sticks Bubbles Adolescents Preparation Choices when possible Privacy Soothing touch when appropriate I-Spy books Video/hand held games Conversation Deep breathing Guided imagery Music (patient preferred) Squeeze balls Videos Ooze tube Preschool Family presence Comfort positioning Talking/Rhymes Cause and effect toys ABCs/Counting Singing/Music Bubbles Lift the flap/Sound books Glitter wand Spinning toys Rain stick Videos Pinwheel Hand holding Soothing voice/touch All Age Groups Assign family member role Honesty Music Relaxation station (Ch 43) Praise and reassurance One voice Early Elementary Family presence Preparation Soothing touch Imagery Slow deep breaths Choices when possible Job assignment Hand holding I-Spy books View master Kaleidoscope Counting Ooze tube Squeeze balls Child Life Services, revised 2010

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