A mother and son have brought cheer to young patients at Ipswich Hospital after putting in an appearance as “Mrs Claus” and her elf helper.

Silkstone mum Rochelle Caloon and son Dodge, seven, attended the children's ward at Ipswich Hospital yesterday in costume following a request by local mum Samantha Tyler.

Ms Tyler reached out to Ms Caloon after realising her daughter Sharnaya, six, was missing out on some of the festivities recently held at the children’s ward of other hospitals.

Ms Caloon, who runs a pop-up party business as well as a number of fundraising events for her community throughout the year, jumped at the opportunity.

Dodge decided to get in on the fun as well, donning an elf costume and bringing along special gifts for the kids.

(Rochelle Caloon)

Photos show the pair in costume visiting a joyous Sharnaya in her hospital bed.

Ms Tyler said the visit “put a big smile” on her daughter’s face.

“She is very excited that she got to see one of Santa's helper’s,” she wrote in a thank you note to Ms Caloon.

“Her words before were, 'I can’t believe I saw an elf'.”

Ms Caloon said she is proud of her son for embracing the role, handing out candy canes and weaving stories for the children about Santa Claus and the North Pole.

(Rochelle Caloon)

"He’s such a special little kid, he has a heart of gold,” Ms Caloon told 9news.com.au.

Dodge and his mother reprised in their roles for Ms Caloon’s Christmas fundraising event for Ipswich Hospital Children’s Ward last night.