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My child is in pain
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What can I do to help my child's pain apart from give them medicine?
Can stroking my child help their pain?
Stroking can help to soothe your child's pain and make it go away
Stroke your child using long, slow, gentle movements to help their pain
If your child has a wound, it is probably best not to stroke that area
Introduction by Professor Alice Roberts
What should I do if my child is frightened?
Can cuddling my child help their pain?
Can rocking my child help their pain?
Can stroking my child help their pain?
Can using distraction help my child’s pain?
Should I let my child choose what to do?
Should I stick to the usual bed time routine?