Children's Bill of Rights

At Sutton Children’s, we treat your children like our own. And we believe all children are entitled to the following rights.

Please

• Look at me and talk to me in a way that I can understand.
• Knock on my door before entering and please introduce yourself.
• Be honest with me...always.
• Offer me a choice whenever possible.
• Communicate with my parents...if they feel less anxious, it will help me a lot.
• Tell me what you are going to do...before you do it.
• Remember that play is an important part of my day...try to make time for it.

Please Don’t

• Tell me "It won't hurt" if it will.
• Tell me "Don't cry."
• Forget to listen when I have something to say.
• Forget I want my favorite toy to go along with me to different places in the hospital.

Please Remember

• To respect me by letting me show my feelings...they are a part of me and I need to be allowed to express them.
• Hugs often help me feel better.