Stuffed animal that breathes slashes toddler pain and tears during needles
NCT ID NCT07430514
First seen Mar 01, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested a realistic breathing toy (a plush dog that moves and sounds like it's breathing) to distract toddlers aged 1-3 during blood draws. Eighty children were split into two groups: one used the toy, the other received standard care. The toy group had 51% less pain, 72% less crying, and lower heart rate increases, with no side effects. It's a simple, low-cost way to make needle procedures less scary for young kids.
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Zeynep Kamil Maternity and Children's Disease Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)
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