Katie Taylor, CCLS Child Life On Call for SmileMakers Inc

Using fun items to help kids cope in the hospital is what a child life specialist's job is all about.

Children like to have things around them that feel normal when they are in uncomfortable or new situations. From encouraging ambulation to practicing deep breathing, there are many ways to use these toys.

The items mentioned in the video are :

• Click and Spin Tops
• Big Glam Shades
• Buildable Spike Blocks
• Beach Balls
• Ice Cream Cone Bubbles
• Bumper Car Pull Backs
• Twinkle Unicorn Stick Grabber
• Mini Crayon Boxes