We used EMLA patches last time...sooo easy to put on compaired to the tube of cream and sticky tape thing!! With those you just peel and stick! It was my dd's first time draw and she didn't even flinch!! Although I had allready bribed her so off to the toy shop we went!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> It really is hard watching them go through this...especially when some things are done unnecessarily