Children feel a lot safer when things are explained to them. You can also ask the staff to show your child some of the instruments. That will make them familiar objects instead of just scary ones and your child will feel a little more in control. Parents should spend as much time as they want with the child in hospital. Today, it is possible to stay with your child 24 hours a day.
Some hospital have extra beds, which can be wheeled into the child's room.
Others offer mattresses on the floor. You can play with your child at the hospital. Playing will help them cope with all the strange and unpleasant things that are going on. Fairytales and stories may also help to make them better but select them carefully. Games can also provide a nice break from the serious stuff for you and your child.