Inclusion Criteria (RCT and observational arms):  Children with forearm fractures who presented to the CHNOLA ED. "Children" are defined as persons under the age of 18 years for this study. "Forearm fracture" is defined as a radial and or ulnar shaft fracture for this study. Documented radiographs must show an injury in which the fracture line is wholly located within the diaphysis of the radius or ulna.  Exclusion Criteria (RCT and observational arms):  Fractures that require internal or external fixation Fractures associated with multi-system trauma Caregivers that do not speak English or Spanish as their first language