Occasionally you may need to bring healthy siblings along during your child's visit to Le Bonheur. The Forrest Sibling Playroom is a dedicated place that provides short-term care for siblings. The interactive environment gives siblings access to supervised play, while parents and caregivers focus on the needs of their sick or hospitalized child.
The sibling playroom can be used for siblings during:
- outpatient testing
- patient education
- surgical procedures
- patient/family consults
- bereavement
- intensive care
- respite care
Who is eligible?
Siblings who are potty trained to 11 years old are eligible to come to the room. We request that the child be screened for obvious signs of illness by one of our nurses before coming to the playroom.
How do I refer a sibling?
Ask to speak to a member of the Child Life team. They will help answer questions and provide the needed referral form. The referral form will be shared with the Child Life team member hosting the playroom. The referral helps us to know that the specific situation has been evaluated to provide the best service for the families that we serve.
When is it open?
The room is available upon request Monday through Friday, often offering two daily shifts. Siblings can attend one shift a day. The room will be closed on holidays and weekends.
Call 901-287-6188 to connect with the playroom host and request use of the playroom.
The room will be closed on holidays and weekends.
Where is it located?
Space is limited, please feel free to come by or call 901-287-6188 to check availability.
For more information, please call 901-287-6188.
