Fuzzy Friend Clinic at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

Growing Healthy: What Happens at a Check-Up?

Get a free health check-up for fuzzy friends! Children can bring their beloved fuzzy friends and discover the essentials of staying healthy. Doctors from Boston Children’s Health Physicians will use authentic medical equipment to perform check-ups on the fuzzy friends and help heal what ails them. Kids will measure their fuzzy friend’s height, learn about growth charts, and practice listening to their stuffed animal’s heart. They’ll also discover why doctors check ears, throat, and reflexes — and how these simple steps help keep us healthy.

This activity is particularly beneficial for those who may feel uneasy about visiting the doctor.