How To Prepare Your Child's Siblings For A Hospital Visit

How should I prepare my child's siblings for a hospital visit?

It is likely that the hospital will provide you with information to use in preparing your other children to visit their sibling. Some hospitals arrange pre-admission visits for children scheduled for admission to the hospital. If they do, bring the siblings along as well. Children should be told in advance what to expect, what the rooms look like and what they will see. They should also be told that it is important to be very quiet and on good behavior because there are other children who may be sick or sleeping. They should also be told that they cannot climb on the beds, or touch any of the equipment or run in the hallways. Your children have to be on their best behavior in the hospital.