171 Ashley Ave.
Charleston, SC 29425
843-792-1414
800-424-MUSC
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Blank Dolls for Patients
The process of creating and personalizing a blank, stuffed, body shaped doll
can provide children with pleasurable expressive activities that can be used
by the hospital staff in many ways. The children decorate the dolls with
non-toxic permanent markers. The dolls become a part of the treatment
process and the children take them home with them when they are discharged.
The dolls can be used to help develop a rapport with the children and to
help them relax in the hospital environment. The staff may sew the dolls to
help assess the children perceptions and feelings; talking about the doll is
a non-threatening way to explore the child's own concerns. Another use of
the dolls is to help the children prepare for and cope with their treatment
process. The doll can be used to show such things as where injections will
be given or what posture/body position is desired. And of course, the dolls
can be a wonderful source of comfort for the children.
Source: Home Sewing Association
If you have any questions about creating these dolls or our need for them,
contact the Child Life department at (843) 792-7064.
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