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© Camera |
(You want to take pictures!) |
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© Favorite Pajamas |
(Bernard has Elmo pajamas) |
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© Favorite Slippers |
(Bernard has Elmo slippers) |
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© Favorite toy |
(Bernard is bringing his Elmo) |
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© Favorite Video Tapes |
(VCRs in patient’s room) |
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© Crayons & Coloring Book |
(Your child needs stuff to do) |
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© Pillow & blanket |
(Adding color to the room) |
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© Favorite cup or bottle |
(For drinking AFTER surgery) |
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© Clean underwear or diapers |
(Bernard has Tiger underwear) |
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© Toothbrush & toothpaste |
(In case you spend the night) |
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© Comb or brush |
(Brushing your child’s hair helps) |
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© Money (food, snacks) |
(Parking is now FREE!) |
© Bring things to brighten your child’s room.
© Bring things to help your child feel comfortable.
© YOU need to eat BEFORE you leave your home.
© Take care of YOURSELF!
(The thought, "My child can't eat so I won't either" is NOT a good idea.
YOUR blood sugar will fall.
YOU will get irritable and grouchy.
YOU will be miserable.
. . . And that will NOT HELP your child at all!)
© DON'T eat or drink in front of your child!
© Don’t hide food in a purse. A child will find it!
© Your child watches your facial expressions.
© Be positive. Don’t project “fear” into your child.
© Speak to your nurse and doctor warmly in front of your child.
© Know the names of your Doctors and Nurses.
© Your child needs to see that you trust the doctors and nurses!
© Provide good memories for your child and for your family.
© Take pictures.
© Smile.
© Buy your child a balloon. (Mylar Balloons only please! Plastic balloons are a choke risk!)
© Request a visit from Bernard, the Hospital Puppet!
Inside the hospital, dial 75048 to reach Bernard or his Mommy, Diana Chiles.
Outside the hospital, dial 901-287-5048 to reach Bernard's Hospital Room.
