Preparing for hospitalization
Be prepared… Your child’s hospital visit will be more positive if you are well prepared. Our team is always on hand to offer advice and help you with this stage.
We suggest that you tell your child that he/she will be coming into hospital a few days beforehand. In a simple way try and explain what the operation is for and that they will have a special hospital sleep whilst it is done. Doctors and nurses will be with them at all times. If you are anxious, try not to let your child see it, as this may be upsetting to them.
Reassure your child that you will be staying in hospital with them. Allow plenty of time to let your child express how they feel about hospitalisation. Play schools, schools or the library may have books and games to help prepare your child.
