I have seen posts from about 1 year ago regarding BUZZY and age ranges. I noticed Dr. Amy posted that there were studies being started on shots as well. Has any new data been collected? I work with patients who receive daily injections at home and have secured donations in order to provide BUZZY to these patients for their home use, but want to make appropriate selection of patients based on their age. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!
Thank you!

Hi, Angie-

The data from shots may not be the best indicator, as some of the kids who are already scared and don't have a point of reference may rate pain high just because of anxiety. That said, the direct pain blockade physiology works best for kids who are old enough to tolerate the coldness of the ice packs. We're not specifically testing whether kids are bothered by the ice or not, but from the feedback we get using the white ice wing starting around age 4 or 5 is the best.

Younger children (infants) are getting benefit from feeling Buzzy on their chest or (per one mom) sucking on Buzzy, and some from using Buzzy directly. We have no direct data on using BUzzy anywhere other than directly proximal to the site. We've analyzed the adolescent data, and the younger age data should be available this year.

I'd say offer the Buzzies to the oldest/most anxious. Feel free to contact me at info@mmjlabs.com to discuss further, and possibly work on a donation place on the site where people could donate a Buzzy directly.

Take care,

Dr. Amy