Gift for 9 Yr Old

I thought the Visible Man was cool when I was a kid, although it says for 10 and up so he may be too young this year.

http://www.discoverthis.com/visibleman.html

Have you looked into any basic first aid classes he can take either through an area hospital or health department? There might even be some videos geared to his age for first aid.

I see that giving him the gift of a first aid course was already suggested, I second that.
Some Red Cross Chapters also have special groups for youth, they meet on an ongoing basis, receive training, etc. It sounds like that might be something he would enjoy as well, if it exists in his area.

Another thing that comes to mind is a good concise first aid handbook.
I have owned A Sigh of Relief - The First Aid Handbook for Childhood's Emergencies for many years and find it invaluable. It covers not only response to various injuries and emergencies, it also has an extensive section about accident prevention: swimming, boating, heat, playground, sports, traffic, toys, biking, camping, ....

While it is not written for children, it is written so it is easy to read (large print, specifically in the first aid section itself) and uses fairly simple language and it has large illustrations. I would think that a 9 year old who is interested in the subject matter would be happy to browse and read and learn from it.

I am sure there are other good first aid books out there (the Red Cross Chapter may have some available or be able to recommend something suitable), and possibly others that would work for a child, this is the one I know and can recommend. The other advantage is that it is an 'older' work and you can purchase gently used copies very cheaply.

A first Aid book and a human atatomy book! You might just have a future doctor!

I agree with the others who said a real stethoscope would be a good gift. I also think a child sized pair of scrubs with his name embroidered on it would be a hit. You should be able to find both at a local medical uniform shop. Ours here in town started carrying children's scrubs a few years ago, and yours might carry them too. If not, I found them for you at http://www.jascouniform.com/ecom/showprod.cfm?&CATID=....

Good luck!

I agree with the stethoscope idea. Kids and adults think it is so cool to listen to their and everyeone else's heartbeat.

I really think an authentic stethoscope is going to be a HIT.
Wonder too if you can contact the RED CROSS and check into their JR RED Cross, not sure of the age with that. Also anything to do with a REAL DR's BAG.. it might be empty for now but...
OH, you might be able to go to your pharmacy and ask for a syringe, the kind they usually provide when a RX if for an infant or young child to measure liquid meds...

Go to a few different pharmacy's if you don't get enough if you have a Walgreens you may to try there or go to your pharmacy. Just explain what you are needing them for, MAKE sure you don't say NEEDLES.. just the MEDICINE SYRINGES. :)

Another thing is the game of Operation or something of the like.
You can always go up as far as age to say 12 with some of the games... and look on Educational or Homeschool Sites with learning toys... you will find what you are looking for.
Timberdoodle.com
Youngexplorers.com

You can order him a Doctor Tee-shirt here:
http://www.cafepress.com/tshirtsshop.37859809

Here are some sites but you may be able to find it a vintage doctors bag.

http://www.la-belle-epoque.net/english/antique-leather-lu...

Oh, I just found a Doctor outfit size 8-10 or maybe you might find something bigger, maybe a SMALL adult size depending on how big he is.

http://www.costumediscounters.com/cd/prod/103997/i/1/prod...

I think the doctors bag for kids might be a bit "young" depending on the child.. most of them are for toddlers unless you find something a bit more authentic.

I hope these sites give you something you are looking for.. just think of things to deal with Doctors or EMTs, etc.. A book about anatomy might be good too but on a highschool level I would assume first since he is only 9.

Have fun!

Remember the game we had when we were kids - it was the figure of a man and you had to remove bones and organs without touching the sides? Can't remember the name, but it seems like he would like that, if you can find it.

When I was about that age I wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon. I really wanted a pair of crutches that I could use around the house. My parents found a pair that we could adjust to fit me from Goodwill. This was a great gift because they were real crutches, and I got to pretend like I had a broken leg!

that game is operation

The Red Cross may have some really good books dealing with it, or you may find books at a book store that show different 1st aid techniques. You may also want to pay for a CPR course for him.

How about a book about first aid. Or go to your dr. (or a local dr.) and ask for things they may have they could give you (tongue depressors, syringes with no needles, gloves, etc..) that he could add to his kit. Or even a pair of scrubs (I have seen kid dress up ones online) with his name monogrammed on them just like a real doctor. Good luck!

What about a microscope kit? He might like to look at germs and such with it.

Not sure of the age but what about the Operation game? That takes the skill of hand and eye coordination and he can be the doc! Or a doctor kit? You might even be able to google for some really first aid items or doctor items.

have fun searching!

W.

What about a real first aid book? There are some great books about the body, how it works, and how to administer first aid for various problems, and a lot of them have pictures and illustrations that kids love to look at, but may make the rest of us queezy! It may even make him read more! Another idea is to sign him up for a real first aid course that includes learning CPR, the heimlich manuever, basic first aid, etc. Good Luck!

get one of those little fisher price doctor kits.
ps cheryl was talking about operation

How about a play setup of an emergency room, or hospital, you should be able to go on line to find something like that. A good book of the body and how it works, and a simple book about emergency care. Hopefully you have thew makings of a great doctor.

P.,
Congratulations on your future paramedic or doctor! He might enjoy a working stethoscope or possibly an EyeClops. My son loves it! It is basically a fun, kid-friendly microscope that magnifies everything you hold it up to. It plugs right into the tv so you can get a great view of, say, scrapes and cuts that his little first aid kit will help treat. It's cool looking because it's a huge eye with a green handle. I guarantee he'll be walking around looking for stuff to study. My son had scratched his head this weekend while raking leaves outside. He really wanted to see the 'damage' so we grabbed the EyeClops and went in for a closer look. It was an opportunity to teach him how he needs to keep an open sore clean and be more careful. He thought the blood looked cool. Boys! Hope this helps.

I like the other idea too, but what about the stethoscope?

First aid manuals or books, his own real stethoscope ($20), a ticket to a first aid or first responders course.

Cut your fingers and let him administer treatment and bandages. JUST KIDDING! A 'real' stethoscope is always fun, and flashlights are wonderful for little boys for all kinds of imaginative play, even doctoring.

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Has he had First Aid training? This would be a great gift. Arrange for him to take a short course in First Aid and CPR. Call your local Red Cross Center for info. Do we see a future Doctor in your house??

How about some little books on first aid? I don't know if he's into video games or not, but I think Nintendo makes some games that are for the DS handheld that might have to do with first aid.

Maybe he'll want to be a doctor when he grows up!