All children have the occasional painful bump and bruise. Children may also experience pain from common conditions such as ear infections, throat infections, colic, and teething. In most cases, parents can manage this pain at home, with support from a health professional as needed.
Some children have ongoing painful conditions, or need surgery. In these cases, you will need to work out a pain management plan with the health care professionals who have been treating. You and your child will also learn how to assess your child’s pain at home and deal with the impact of pain on your child’s daily activities.