Inclusion Criterial:  The sample selection criteria of the study were as follows: the children who  were in the age group of 7-12 years, Due to undergo phlebotomy for blood testing,  Exclusion Criteria:  had chronic diseases, had neuro-developmentally delayed, had visual, audio, or speech impairments, were hospital stay for treatment, had a history of sedative, analgesic or narcotic use within 24 hours before admission