How Does Buzzy Work?

Buzzy confuses your body’s own nerves and distracts attention away from the pain, thereby dulling or eliminating sharp injection pain. In the same way that rubbing a bumped elbow helps, or cool running water soothes a burn.

The Science Behind It

Buzzy works using a concept known as the Gate Control Theory of Pain. In simple terms, the brain can only focus on so many sensations at once. By combining gentle vibration and cooling therapy, Buzzy helps distract the body's attention away from the pain signal caused by a needle.

Think of it like rubbing your elbow after bumping it. The sensation of rubbing helps reduce how strongly you feel the pain. Buzzy uses the same principle, with vibration and cold working together to help make injections, blood tests and other needle procedures more comfortable.

This FDA-cleared drug-free approach is backed by clinical research and is trusted by healthcare professionals and families around the world to help reduce needle pain and anxiety for both children and adults.

Reducing Needle Anxiety

Many families use Buzzy to help create a more positive healthcare experience for children, while adults often use the device to help manage anxiety around injections and blood tests.

Families looking to build confidence around healthcare appointments may also benefit from the Buzzy4Shots Distraction Cards, which use age-appropriate distraction activities to help reduce stress and anxiety during medical procedures.

The Buzzy Healthcare Kit includes everything you need for effective, portable pain relief and distraction during medical procedures.

Vibrating Buzzy Bee Device: 7.5cm (L) x 5cm (W) – made from durable medical-grade plastic for use with hospital-grade cleaners

Reusable Ice Wings: 4 x multi-patient slip-on Blue Gel padsIncluded Accessories: Batteries and instructions

Vibration Settings: Choose between constant or intermittent modes for customised pain relief

Compact and lightweight, the Buzzy Healthcare Pain Relief Device is easy to carry in a medical kit, handbag, or pocket, ready for use at home, in clinics, or on the go.

The Buzzy Healthcare Pain Relief Device is made from durable medical-grade plastic that can be safely cleaned with hospital-grade disinfectants, making it suitable for both professional healthcare settings and home use. The included Blue Gel Ice Wings are reusable and designed for multi-patient use.

Care Instructions:

Clean the device surface with hospital-grade disinfectant wipes or mild soap and water.

Store Blue Gel Ice Wings in the freezer until needed; refreeze after use.

Avoid immersing the device in water.

Replace batteries as required for consistent performance.

With proper care, the Buzzy Healthcare Pain Relief Device remains safe, hygienic, and effective for repeated use.

Pain Care Labs, founded in 2006 by Dr. Amy Baxter, creates drug-free pain-relief devices using patented vibration + cold technology proven to block pain better than TENS.

Their flagship products—Buzzy® for needle pain and VibraCool® for muscle and joint pain.

Usual delivery times to main centres: 4-10 working days

Usual service: Door to door courier service using Australia Post. Tracking details provided by email.

FREE shipping on orders over $150 excluding large products

Example of large products:

• Highchairs
• Nursery Furniture 

Usual freight charge: $15.99 for small parcels & $29.99 for large parcels (>2kg)

Does Buzzy help with needle anxiety?

Yes. In addition to helping reduce needle discomfort, many users find that Buzzy's vibration and cooling sensation provide a helpful distraction during medical procedures. This can help children and adults feel more comfortable and confident during vaccinations, blood tests and other needle-based procedures. 

For additional support, the Buzzy4Shots Distraction Cards can be used alongside Buzzy to help keep children engaged and focused during vaccinations, blood tests and other procedures.

Can Buzzy be used for vaccinations?

Yes. Buzzy is commonly used during routine childhood vaccinations and immunisations. The device is designed to help reduce needle discomfort and provide distraction during the procedure, helping create a more positive healthcare experience for children and their families.

Can adults use Buzzy?

Absolutely. While Buzzy is popular with families and children, it can also be used by adults. Common uses include blood tests, diabetes injections, allergy injections, IV insertions and other routine medical procedures where needle discomfort may be a concern.

Is Buzzy suitable for children?

Yes. Buzzy is widely used by families to help children feel more comfortable during vaccinations, blood tests and other medical procedures. The simple, portable design makes it easy to use both at home and in healthcare settings.

What medical procedures can Buzzy be used for?

Buzzy can be used during a wide range of medical procedures involving needles, including vaccinations, immunisations, blood tests, blood draws, diabetes injections, allergy injections, IV insertions and dental injections. The device is suitable for both children and adults and can be used at home, in clinics and in healthcare settings. For customers requiring additional cooling pads, Buzzy Blue Gel Ice Wings are also available separately.

What is the difference between Personal and Healthcare Buzzy?

Customers looking for a clinical-grade solution can compare the Personal model with the Buzzy Healthcare Pain Relief Device to determine which option best suits their needs. Healthcare Buzzy is designed for clinical environments and is made from medical-grade materials that can be cleaned and sanitised between patients, making it suitable for   multi-patient use. 

Customers can view our comparison guide to determine which option best suits their needs.

Is Buzzy approved in New Zealand?

Yes. Buzzy is Medsafe approved in New Zealand and TGA registered in Australia. It is a clinically tested, drug-free device that has been used in hospitals, clinics and healthcare settings worldwide to help reduce needle pain and anxiety.

Is Buzzy clinically proven?

Yes. Buzzy has been used in over 37 million needle procedures worldwide and is backed by over 100 independent studies. Its drug-free vibration and cold therapy approach is trusted by healthcare professionals and families around the world to help reduce needle pain and anxiety during medical procedures.