In terms of communication, information is expressed either as the content of a message or through direct or indirect observation. That which is perceived can be construed as a message in its own right, and in that sense, information is always conveyed as the content of a message.
Information can be encoded into various forms for transmission and interpretation (for example, information may be encoded into a sequence of signs, or transmitted via a signal). It can also be encrypted for safe storage and communication.
When a child is taken to the hospital they are out of their regular routine and are some place unfamiliar . They are not familiar with anything so a familiar object may calm their nerves and give them a since of security
