During my spare time at Kisiizi I have modified James the teddy bear. He now has an insertable cannula and nasogastric feeding tube (complete with non-reusable syringe, modified to be re-usable), and a nasty-looking wound in his left leg.
The intention is for him to be used on the children’s ward to help the kids understand more about illness and healthcare, to elicit their feelings and concerns, and to try to overcome their fears.
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Brilliant, David. What a good idea. We feel sorry for Teddy; do you think he will recover?
Brian and Judy.
Well done David teddy looks as though he will be a great asset over there! How have the children and hospital staff taken to teddy?
Luv Theresa
Looks like a nasty wound
What a good teddy to let you do all those things to him. I’m sure the children will find him a great comfort.
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Hi David, we are so looking forward to your return…well you are back now as I type…teddy looks great, we use some special toys at Barbara Rose in a similar way…not quite so medical….!
Re read all your blogs…you should publish..!!
Love from Esther n Ian