What are some pain management techniques for infants under 12 months old?

Alliance For Kids®

For pain management in infants under 12 months old, try the following pain management and distraction techniques:

light up toys
soft music
comfort positioning
sucrose on pacifier
rocking and soothing

This content originally appeared on the Alliance for Kids website.

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