4yr old and blood tests

[CoNNiE_Melb]

Emla! It's a numbing cream... She won't feel a thing.
You can get it for the chemist, just apply it at least 1 hour before the blood test.

I have a major fear of needles and I used Emla throughout my pregnancy - I didn't feel a thing!

[Liviam]

Another thing is find a pathology who has technicians who are brilliant at taking kids blood tests. Make an appointment too so you don't have to wait.

[Olive]

Like liviam, I'd suggest going to someone experienced with kids, I'd recommend your local childrens hospital pathology department xxx