TLC Distractionu2122 Box
A calmer focus can change the whole medical moment.
Practical distraction tools help healthcare professionals redirect a childu2019s attention during procedures, examinations and treatment.
Play with a purpose
Designed to engage quickly.
Each TLC Distraction™ Box is designed for children developmentally aged eight and under. Their carefully selected items give healthcare professionals multiple ways to capture attention through movement, colour, sound and play.
The resources are built for clinical use, with infection-control considerations and replaceable contents that support ongoing use.
405+hospitals and healthcare facilities reached
3,000+boxes helping teams around Australia
Thousandsof procedures supported each day
Why distraction matters
Less focus on fear. More opportunity for cooperation and control.
Immediate engagement
Healthcare teams can select an item suited to a child’s age, interests and situation.
Clinical practicality
Items are selected for repeated healthcare use and supported with replacement pathways.
A better experience
Distraction can help reduce distress and make an unfamiliar procedure feel more manageable.
For hospitals and healthcare facilities
Request boxes and replacement items.
Authorised healthcare users can manage requests through the TLC Services App.
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