Suggestions needed of a toy to buy for 20month old going to hospital

[Spring Angel]

Yael, I was just trying to think of something for DS as he has surgery next monday.

How about a doll with nice long hair? Something that she can play with to distract herself. Other than that I'm clueless. I hope it all goes well for you and DD on Wed.

Pretty Butterfly: Can I ask where you got the Glow Worm from? Sounds perfect for DS.

Spring xx

[HotI]

along with the doll could you get a doctors kit? if you find one with a thermometer or some of the things that they may be using on your little one, she may be able to play doctor with the doll that can help her get undertanding and make it less scary.

[DaintreeDream]

His absolut fave though was a version of the glow worm. He was sooky, and wanted to cuddle, but have a toy too. He could cuddle it, it would light up, and play soft bubba music. He LOVED it, and wouldn't let it go. He still soothes himself with it now!!

I too was going to suggest a glow worm type thing.

My DD has a seahorse that plays lovely soft music, we got it when she was born and she had it in hospital with her for the 3 months and still loves it now, will definatly be coming to hospital with us in November.

DD's is blue, but they have just bought out a pink one! They are in Kmart, about $25-.

Best of luck for your hospital stay.

[Yael]

Thanks guys SOOOO much for your suggestions - we are going toy shopping this afternoon. Although she borrowed from her friends house this morning a doll that cries and you give it a bottle (i would prefer a dummy, so my kids don't think babies are all fed from a bottle, but you can exact stick in a removable breast now can you?? although my brother (24) has a stress ball that is a soft squeezable boob complete with nipple - maybe i should borrow that *lol* )

Anyway, she was in 7th heaven walking around patting it - so i might look for an all-in-one doll, and might also get a magna-doodle and a glow worm... We don't have those toys, and DS 3.5 will still love each one (he loves dolls and babies also)

And looks like i will be going this Sunday also - as it turns out my DS is also having an operation (grommits) next monday!

So 2 procedures in 1 week... when will i get a break???