Medically Oriented Books and Playthings

Programs that provide parents, children and/or health care professionals with toys, puzzles, games, books and other medical materials which are designed to emotionally and intellectually prepare children for health care or hospitalization or which can help children understand and relate to people who have disabilities. Also included are general health education materials which teach children about their bodies (e.g., models that replicate the structure of the heart) or which demonstrate basic health care and hygiene practices (e.g., models of the teeth and gums that can be used to demonstrate brushing practices).