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Fixed abduction brace

Learn about why your child might need a fixed abduction brace to treat developmental dysplasia of the hip, risks of the treatment, and how to care for your child in a fixed abduction brace.

Developmental dysplasia of the hip

Learn about developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in babies and children including the causes of DDH, surgical and non-surgical treatments, and what supports are available to you and your child throughout diagnosis and treatment.

Closed reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip

A closed reduction is a surgical procedure used to correct severe hip dysplasia. Learn what happens during a closed reduction, why it is done, and what follow-up care your child will need.

Baby Hip Clinic

Learn about the SickKids interprofessional outpatient clinic for newborn babies to assist in the diagnosis and non-operative treatment of DDH.

Foot and ankle: Clubfoot - Treatment with a boots and bar orthosis

Clubfoot is when the foot is turned in at an angle because of problems in the bones and muscles of the feet and ankles. Learn about how it is treated with the boots and bar orthosis, and how to take care of your child.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Exercises to manage edema and improve range of motion with a femoral frame

Learn about the exercises your child can perform to help minimize swelling and maintain their range of motion and muscle strength after limb lengthening and reconstruction with a femoral frame.

Sedation: Caring for your child at home

Sedation is a medicine that helps your child relax, stay calm or sleep. Learn how to take care of your child at home after sedation.

Pavlik harness

Learn how to care for your baby and use the Pavlik harness orthosis.

Premature babies: Advocating for your child at school

Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.

Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG): Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Following a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) your child may feel pain while they urinate. Learn how to reduce discomfort from VCUG catheterization.

Brachial plexus operation

A brachial plexus operation is performed to repair damaged nerves. Learn about how to prepare your child for surgery and take care of them at home.

Vigabatrin

Your child needs to take the medicine called vigabatrin. This information sheet explains what vigabatrin does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Nephrectomy: Caring for your child at home

Nephrectomy is an operation to remove one of your child's kidneys. Learn how to take care of your child at home after the operation.

Ureteral reimplant: Caring for your child at home

A ureteral reimplant is an operation that stops urine, or pee, from going back into the kidneys from the bladder. Learn how to care for your child at home after the procedure.

Tonsil surgery or tonsil and adenoid surgery: Caring for your child after the operation

Tonsils and adenoids may be removed if they become enlarged. Read about surgery to remove tonsils and adenoids and how to help your child recover.

Care-by-parent before a child is discharged from hospital

Learn how "care-by-parent" prepares you to care for a child with complex needs when they are discharged from hospital.

Baclofen (Oral)

Your child needs to take the medicine called baclofen. This information sheet explains what baclofen does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Deferoxamine

Your child needs to take the medicine called deferoxamine. This information sheet explains what deferoxamine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Salmeterol

Your child needs to take the medicine called salmeterol. This information sheet explains what salmeterol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Glycopyrrolate

Your child needs to take the medicine called glycopyrrolate. This information sheet explains what glycopyrrolate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when she takes this medicine.

At home after heart surgery

Learn what to expect in the weeks and months after a child's heart surgery and how you can help your child to go back to a normal life.

Myringotomy and ear tubes: Care at home after the procedure

A myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which tiny soft tubes are placed in a child's ear to drain fluid. Learn how to care for a myringotomy at home.

Cleft palate repair

Your child will need an operation to repair their cleft palate. This page tells you about the operation and what you need to know before, during and after the operation.

Osteoporosis: Minimizing the risk of fractures

Find out how to safely hold and support your baby or child with osteoporosis.

Mycophenolate (for Nephrotic Syndrome)

Your child needs to take the medicine called mycophenolate. This information sheet explains what mycophenolate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.