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Solutions for people who don’t like needles
🔬 Science backed 🥰 Family friendly 🩺 Doctor developed

02/12/2026

This is The Calm Clinic ✨
30 seconds with Thimble. Every Thursday.

Today, Dr. Dawkins demonstrates how to use Prepare before an IV or lab draw on an adult—because comfort matters at every age.

Tiny lessons. Big comfort.
👉 Learn more and shop Thimble at the link in our bio.

02/10/2026

Saying “be brave” is NOT a coping plan.

We know it comes from a place of love and encouragement, but when your child is scared, the phrase ‘be brave’ can minimize their feelings, making them feel like both their fear and pain is not valid.

Here’s the better way: address the pain first, and empower them along the way.

That’s where Thimble comes in! Our Prepare patch helps take the sting out of shots, giving kids an opportunity to feel safe and in control.

Because bravery isn’t about pretending it doesn’t hurt, it’s about giving kids the tools to face their fears confidently.
❤️‍🩹

🔗Link in bio to learn more about Prepare.

02/09/2026

Hi! Stopping by to cleanse your feed.
Take a moment. Or several.
Relax your shoulders.
Unclench your jaw.
Inhale. Exhale.
You’re doing a great job. 🩵

02/05/2026

Welcome back to the ✨Calm Clinic✨
Thirty seconds with Thimble every Thursday!

Last week, we talked about using Prepare so you and your child can FEEL prepared before for a vaccine. We linked it here ICYMI!
But what about the recovery AFTER the poke?

Here’s how Dr. Dawkins uses Recover to ease the soreness that needle procedures leave behind.

This little green patch is ALL the protection of a bandage, PLUS the soothing qualities of a pain reliever made with minimal and thoughtful ingredients.

Recover with comfort 💚
🔗 in bio to grab your super powered bandage 🩹

02/03/2026

Hold the dots and swipe ➡️ to apply Prepare in 5 easy steps:

🩵Peel
🩵Place
🩵Press
🩵Peel (the inner ring!)
🩵Proceed!

Conquering needle pain is THAT easy!
So what are you waiting for?

🔗 in bio for your solution to tear and fear free pokes!

02/02/2026

Most people think needle pain is unavoidable.
That’s the problem.

When we accept pain as “normal,” we stop looking for better ways to care.
And guess what!?
Needle pain can be prevented. When it is, fear, panic, and trauma don’t get a chance to take over.
This is what compassionate care looks like.
This is why we made Thimble. ❤️‍🩹

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01/28/2026

Care doesn’t end when the needle comes out.

Recover is the first and only topical patch specially formulated to provide soothing relief after needle procedures.

Recover supports your body afterward — soothing soreness and helping healing start sooner. ❤️‍🩹

Link in bio for more details.

01/27/2026

I read the books.
I brought the distractions.
I practiced the deep breaths.
And still; tears, panic, and a moment that didn’t feel right.

Does this scenario sound familiar?
We hear you. We see you. And we’ve got you.

Here’s what you may not have realized in that moment:
It wasn’t fear that failed you.
It wasn’t your child acting out.
It wasn’t that you didn’t prepare your child.

It was PAIN that was never addressed.

Too often, we ask kids to be brave without first making it comfortable.
But when pain is prevented before the needle, everything changes.
That’s why Thimble exists.
Because care shouldn’t have to hurt, and bravery shouldn’t mean suffering.
🤍

01/22/2026

Welcome back to the ✨Calm Clinic✨
Thirty seconds with Thimble (every Thursday!)

This week, join as she shares how to apply the Thimble Prepare Patch prior to your child’s vaccine.

Pro tips:
🩵Placement: Prepare should be placed on the child’s outer shoulder. The top of the patch should be about two of the child’s finger-widths below the shoulder.
🩵Time: Apply the patch *ideally* about an hour before the planned poke.
🩵Age: child under two? Talk to your doctor ahead of time!

01/20/2026

Pain-free care begins before the needle ever touches the skin.

This little patch is easy to apply, mess-free, safe for all ages, and available over the counter( so every shot, draw, or IV can feel calmer, safer, and more manageable.

Relieve needle pain before it starts.
Be Prepared.🩵

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3900 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA
90305

Website

https://thimblehealth.com/products/recover

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