Activities can be as simple as having a childrens tape playing for your infant child, having a walkman and some favorite tapes available for your school age or teen-aged child, or, if you or your child is a musician, more active such as bringing in your guitar or other instrument and singing some family favorites. The following activities are passive and can be performed with little or no active participation on the part of a child who is required to stay quiet - or a child who is unable to move actively after surgery or procedures.
Many music stores have extensive childrens sections.
Older children and teens will most likely want to choose their own music. Often the best hospital listening involves tapes with which a child is already familiar. Sing to or with your child. Again if there are any songs that you sing as part of a bedtime or comforting routine at home, they will be very appropriate for hospital use. However, any song will do if your child likes it.