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Pauli Loeffler wrote:
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> I agree with Patty that toys at the pediatrician's office pass germs, but
> have you ever spent 30-90 minutes waiting with NO TOYS? At one point, my
> ped had very few toys, mostly for infants. The magazines were for adults
> with a very few children's books which may be more educational but are
> equally susceptible to communicating illness. We'd all go nearly nuts
> waiting to be seen unless the child was running a high fever and almost
> comatose (exageration). I'd much rather risk the exposure to illness than
> try to mollify an active a toddler/preschooler by reading Sesame Street
> Magazine (if available or LHJ, if not) for more than 15 minutes.
I never allow my children to play with the toys in a doctor's office. I
don't know how often they are cleaned, if at all. If you have an
appointment to see a doctor with a young child, ring ahead just before
you are going to leave and ask if the doctor is on schedule or running
behind. The receptionist/nurse will usually then be able to give you
some idea of when to arrive, I do this all the time and it really cuts
down on unnecessary waiting. When you do go make sure that you have
packed a favourite toys and books, such as pencils and colouring books,
favourite story etc, that you know will keep the child occupied for a
period of time, also pack some yummy snacks and drinks. I have three
children and I always pack for any contingency, I usually overdo it a
bit but then at least my children and I have a more comfortable wait.
Gitte
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