A little distraction can make a big difference.
When a young child has to undergo an examination or treatment, the right play material can help reduce tension and shift their attention. That's why Mirre from Komt een Kind bij de Dokter specially put together this set for the little ones.
The set consists of an Oball rattle, a peek-a-boo stick puppet, and a rainstick. Each item stimulates the senses in a different way and offers healthcare professionals and parents various opportunities to connect and distract a child during a medical moment.
- Thanks to its open design, the Oball rattle is easy to grasp. Moving, shaking, and feeling stimulate the grasping reflex and encourage the child to focus their attention on something other than the treatment.
- The peek-a-boo stick puppet immediately creates interaction. The surprise effect of the peek-a-boo game, eye contact, and a smile foster connection and can help break tension, even during an examination.
- The rainstick immediately attracts attention with its soothing sound and slowly moving, colorful beads. Following the falling beads helps young children concentrate on what they see and hear, leaving less attention for a tense or painful procedure.

These carefully selected materials are tailored to the world of young children and can be easily used by doctors, nurses, doctor's assistants, and parents. They not only support sensory and motor development but also provide a valuable tool to make a medical moment more pleasant and less stressful.

Benefits of this distraction set
- helps to shift attention during an examination or treatment
- supports a calm and positive approach to medical procedures
- stimulates looking, listening, feeling, and grasping
- promotes contact and interaction between healthcare provider, parent, and child
- easily applicable in the consultation room, treatment room, or on the ward
- suitable for babies and young children

A compact, well-thought-out set that shows how small moments of play can make a big difference when a child visits the doctor.