In this episode of A Moment with Marley, we are talking about our upcoming Teddy Bear Clinics! 

At these clinics Meriden children ages 3 and up will learn how to keep their favorite stuffed animal (and themselves) healthy. Children around this age learn and express themselves through play, so letting them take the lead on giving their stuffed animal a checkup may help ease some anxiety when it comes time for them to go to the doctor’s themselves.

At the clinic, each child will receive a medical play kit and Marley the Meriden Lion stuffed animal. Parent and caregivers will receive information and resources on childhood vaccines and city services at these events.

Two clinics will be held - October 30 and November 14. Both will be from 10:00 to 11:30am at the Meriden Public Library’s Children Section. The library is located at 105 Miller Street. Clinic stations will be led by Southern Connecticut State University’s School of Nursing students.

Space is limited to 25 children per clinic. To register, please call our Public Health Educator at (203) 630-4288. Must be a Meriden resident to register.

Also, don’t forget BYOB – bring your own bear (or favorite stuffed animal!).