Can You Bring Your Teddy Bear to an MRI Scan?

What is an MRI?

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Why an MRI? It helps doctors see if everything is okay inside, like checking if your bones and muscles are healthy.

Your Teddy Bear

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But Can Teddy Come?

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Teddy's Material

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Why No Metal?

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Checking with Doctors

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If Teddy Stays Behind

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You'll lie down, and the machine will make some noise, but it's just taking pictures inside. Swipe Up