Visiting Hours in The P.T. Barnum Pediatric Center

There's no substitute for a mother's touch or a father's hug. We encourage you to visit and spend as much time as possible with your child. Also, you and your family are welcome to call The P.T. Barnum Pediatric Center at 203-384-3250 any time of day or night for information about your child.

Two visitors at a time are permitted in The P.T. Barnum Pediatric Center. All visitors should be free of colds, viruses, and contagious illnesses.

Pediatric Unit: Parents are welcome at any time of the day. One parent may sleep overnight on the pull-out sofa in each child's room. Each room also has a private shower and bathroom for your convenience. Breakfast is provided for parents who spend the night.

Patients on the Pediatric Unit may have visitors from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., including siblings

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: Parents of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit patients are encouraged to visit at any time of the day. The duration of visits will depend on your child's condition. The only other visitors permitted are grandparents from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Siblings generally are not permitted in the ICU. Families are welcome to call the Pediatric ICU at 203-384-3101 at any time to ask about the child's condition and progress.