Magnet resonance tomography can be perceived as uncomfortable for most children due to unknown environment, limited space, loud noise and long investigation. In addition, the child must also lay still while scanning takes place because magnetic resonance is very sensitive to motion. Avoiding motion does not always work in practice and to facilitate the imaging, the child either receives anesthesia or sedation. Complications and unwanted effects may occasionally occur in sedation or anesthesia. The aim of this study was to investigate if other methods could be used to facilitate children to undergo magnetic resonance tomography without anesthesia or sedation. The method used to answer the aim was a systematic literature review where sixteen quantitative articles were included in the study and subsequently analyzed. The result clarified that preparatory interventions, MR-model, audio and video systems and natural sleep with immobilization reduced the need for sedation and anesthesia. Simulation exercise and audio and video systems had the best effect in children between the age of three and twelve. Video-based educational information had no significant decrease in sedation and anesthesia for children under thirteen years of age. The conclusion indicates that other methods can be used to reduce sedation and anesthesia in MRI examinations of children. The methods should be adapted based on the child's maturity level and age.