Accessory navicular (extra foot bone) (PDF) Information about a foot condition in children and treatment options.
Active cycle of breathing technique for children (PDF) Information about the breathing and lung clearing techniques for children
Adenoidectomy (adenoid surgery) on Kempton (PDF) Aims to answer some of the questions that you or your child may have about their adenoid operation
Adrenaline pens - travelling with (Children's Allergy Cli... (PDF) Offers general advice on travel and your adrenaline pens in case of emergencies
Advanced Care Planning Clinic (Children) (PDF) The clinic aims to ensure you feel confident in managing your child’s care
Amblyopia (lazy eye) Atropine 1% treatment (PDF) Explains how to use Atropine drops to treat your child's amblyopia (lazy eye) and what the possible side effects are
Amblyopia (lazy eye) patching treatment (PDF) Explains the use of a patch to improve your child's vision and correct amblyopia (a lazy eye)
Antibiotics for your baby (PDF) Information why your new baby may be given antibiotics shortly after birth.
Appendicectomy aftercare (children) (PDF) Advice following an operation to remove the appendix in children.
Audiology Paediatric Service (PDF) Brief guide for parents whose children are coming to Audiology for the first time following referral from school
Auditory processing delay (children) (PDF) A condition where a child has difficulties making sense of the sounds they hear
Barium swallow / barium meal / follow-through (children) (PDF) Information about what to expect before, during and after the test
Behavioural desensitisation and auditory desensitisation (PDF) Uutlines some useful suggestions to help desensitise children to the noises that are inducing concern and anxiety
Big brothers and sisters (PDF) Supporting siblings to understand what is happening when a new baby is on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Buscot)
Bilateral hearing loss (children) (PDF) For for families of children with moderate to profound levels of hearing loss in both ears
Blood tests on Kempton Day Unit (PDF) Information about what happens when your child needs a blood test on Kempton Ward
Blood tests on Kempton Ward (PDF) What to expect when your child comes in for a blood test on Kempton Day Unit.
Blood tests: where can I have my child's blood test done? (link) Locations and contact information for arranging a child's blood tests.
Bone conduction hearing device fitting (children) (PDF) Everything you need to know to use the bone conduction device
Botulinum Toxin A (botox) for cerebral palsy (Spasticity... (PDF) Information about spasticity and how it is managed with botox.
Breast feeding and breast milk fortifier (PDF) Advice for parents on going home breastfeeding with the addition of breast milk fortifier
Bruising in immobile children: What's going on? (PDF) Information for parents and carers about bruising to immobile children.
Bubble Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) (PDF) Explains how bubble therapy can help your child's chest condition
Buccolam (children) (PDF) Advice for parents on administering Buccolam® (midazolam oromucosal solution) to a child having a prolonged seizure
Buckle fracture of the radius in children (PDF) A break in the forearm bone from a crush injury. The bone is not completely broken but does cause pain and discomfort
Buscot bereavement support (PDF) Information and advice for parents of babies who have died on Buscot Ward.
Call 4 Concern (child patients) (PDF) How the Critical Care Outreach Team can help if someone is concerned about a child's treatment or deterioration.
Caring for your child at home before the funeral (PDF) Advice on caring for your child's body at home before a funeral
Cerebral Palsy (Spasticity Management Service) (PDF) Explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of Cerebral Palsy, and tells you where to get help.
Chemotherapy (children) (PDF) Leaflet explaining what chemotherapy is to help children understand what will happen when you come into hospital.
Chemotherapy (Lion Ward) (PDF) Explains what happens when you have chemotherapy on Lion Ward (Paediatrics).
Chickenpox and shingles (children) (PDF) Explains what the condition is, how it will affect your child and how the infection is treated
Children and Young People’s Diabetes Clinic - goals and q... (PDF) Leaflet to fill in for young people attending the CYP Diabetes Clinic.
Children's Clinical Psychology Service (PDF) Explains about the Paediatric Clinical Psychology service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Children's Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) Department (PDF) What to expect when your child is referred to the Paediatric ENT clinic.
Children's Fracture Clinic (PDF) About the clinic at the Royal Berkshire Hospital for children who have had an accident and sustained an injury
Children's Occupational Therapy: What to expect (PDF) Outlines the paediatric occupational therapy service and how it can help children
Clavicle (collar bone) fracture in children aged 13-16 (PDF) Advice on managing a child's collar bone fracture
Clavicle fracture in children aged 12 and under (PDF) Treatment and advice for fracture of the clavicle (collar bone) in children aged 12 and under
Clubfoot - information for parents on the Ponseti Method (PDF) Information for parents about how the Ponseti Method is used to treat children with clubfoot.
Clubfoot - Ponseti Method exercises for children (PDF) Ponseti Method exercises for children with clubfoot.
Clubfoot - the Ponseti Method Boots and Bar (PDF) Explains about the use of foot abduction brace (boots and bar) which are used in the final stage of the Ponseti method
Clubfoot and Ponseti Method exercises for older children (PDF) Leaflet explaining exercises to keep the feet/foot flexible for older children who have had treatment for clubfoot
Combined scan clinic (PDF) Information about the combined ultrasound and paediatric clinic so you know what to expect when attending.
Cooling treatment for babies with perinatal asphyxia (PDF) Leaflet explaining cooling treatment for neonatal babies with perinatal asphyxia (lack of oxygen before birth)
Curly toes (children) (PDF) Condition in children where toes curl towards the underside of the foot because the tendons that flex them are too tight
Cyclopentolate 1% eye drops (PDF) Instructions for giving your child drops to allow an accurate glasses test to be done
Cystoscopy (bladder investigation) for children (PDF) Information on an investigation where a small telescope is passed into a child’s bladder via the water passage
Cytomegalovirus infection - testing for congenital CMV in... (PDF) Leaflet explaining hearing test results indicating that your newborn baby is at an increased risk of hearing loss
Demonstrating not allergic (advice after) (PDF) Advice for a child who has demonstrated they are no longer allergic to food / milk that they were challenged to
Developmental hip dysplasia - caring for your child (PDF) Information about infant hip abnormalities, from unstable or ‘clicky’ hips, to hips not in their socket (dislocated)
Diazepam (children) (PDF) Advice for parents on administering diazepam via a rectal tube to a child who is having a seizure.
Dietary advice for children who need extra help to meet t... (PDF) Gives dietary advice and tips to parents and carers of children who need extra help to meet their nutritional needs.
DMSA kidney scan for children (PDF) Test used to detect any damaged areas of the kidneys, for example as a result of repeated urinary tract infections
Dolphin and Lion Children's Ward (PDF) Information for parents and carers of children coming into hospital for tests or an operation or procedure.
Eating disorder admission - what to expect (PDF) Explains the process when a child is admitted to hospital because of an eating disorder
Eating disorder admission to Lion and Dolphin Ward (PDF) Leaflet for parents of children with an eating disorder admitted to Paediatric Ward for monitoring and treatment
Epilepsy safety advice (PDF) Safety advice for parents / carers / children and young people with a diagnosis of epilepsy
Erb's Palsy (PDF) Advice for parents whose baby has been diagnosed with Erb’s Palsy, which affects the nerves that supply the arm.
Fat pad positive elbow injury in children (PDF) Advice for children with a ‘hidden fracture’ of their elbow
Febrile convulsions (PDF) Information for parents / carers of children fitting due to a raised temperature
Feeding your premature baby after discharge (PDF) Now it is time for your baby to go home, we want to help you make sure that your baby continues to grow well.
Fever: looking after your child at home (PDF) Leaflet for parents and carers about looking after children with a fever at home
Food allergies in schools and nurseries (Paediatric Aller... (PDF) Advice on managing food allergies while your child is in school or nursery
Foreign bodies in the nose (child) (PDF) Explains how foreign bodies in the nose are removed in Paediatric A&E.
Freiberg's condition (PDF) A foot problem most commonly affecting the head of the second metatarsal bone.
Gastro oesophageal reflux (acid reflux) in babies (PDF) When the contents of the stomach are brought back up into the food pipe or into the mouth as regurgitation or vomiting
Gastrostomy tube feeding management (children) (PDF) Advice for parents on looking after and feeding via a gastrostomy tube in children
General anaesthetic: Caring for your child following a pr... (PDF) Advice for parents and carers following an operation under general anaesthetic
Getting ready to leave Buscot Ward (PDF) Information for parents preparing to take their baby home from the neonatal ward.
Glue ear (children) (PDF) A common childhood condition in which the middle ear becomes filled with fluid, affecting hearing.
Grommet insertion (children) (PDF) What to expect when your child comes in to have grommets fitted for glue ear
Growing pains (also called night pains) (PDF) Information about a condition called growing pains in children
Head injury in children (PDF) Discharge advice following a visit to Paediatric A&E for a child with a minor head injury
Hearing aids at primary school (PDF) Information about transition from the under-five Hearing Aid Review clinic to the over-five Hearing Aid Review clinic
Hearing loss in children with Downs Syndrome (PDF) About different types of hearing loss and what help is available for children with Downs Syndrome
Helping your child accept new foods - Children's Allergy... (PDF) Introducing new foods for children with previous allergies.
Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP) (PDF) Information about a condition in children that causes the small blood vessels to become inflamed (vasculitis).
Hernia repair (children) (PDF) What to expect when a child comes into hospital for an operation to repair a hernia
Hip abduction brace - caring for your child (PDF) Advice for parents/carers of children wearing a hip abduction brace to help hold the hips in the correct position
Hip screening clinic referral (baby) (PDF) The doctor or midwife will have discussed with you the need for your baby to be referred to the hip screening clinic.
Hydrocele repair (children) (PDF) What happens when a child comes into hospital for surgery to remove a hydrocele (fluid filled swelling in the testicle)
Hypermobility in children aged over 5 years (PDF) Advice and exercises for children over 5 with joint laxity
Hypermobility in children under 5 years of age (PDF) Leaflet with advice and exercises for young children with joint laxity.
Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and ketotic hypoglycaemia... (PDF) What happens when a child has blood glucose (also known as blood sugar) level that is too low
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) (PDF) Explains what ITP is, how it may affect your child and how it is managed.
Importance of iron in your child's diet (PDF) For parents /carers of children diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia, and explains the importance of iron in the diet.
Infant hip dysplasia checklist (PDF) Information to make parents and carers aware of what signs to look out for to help identify infant hip dysplasia early
Infant hip instability early management (PDF) For parents and carers of a baby with possible hip dysplasia and advice in the early care of your baby’s hips at home
Infective endocarditis (children) (PDF) What happens when bacteria settle on the lining of the heart or heart valve and cause an infection and how it is treated
In-growing toenail surgery (children) (PDF) What to expect when your child comes into hospital for toenail surgery.
Insulin pumps using advanced bolus options (Paediatric) (PDF) Explains how you can make the most out of your insulin pump by using the advanced bolus options
Insulin pumps: Everything you need to know (Paediatric) (PDF) Outlines different kinds of insulin pumps available, including advantages and disadvantages.
Introducing solids for babies following a milk free diet (PDF) For parents and carers of babies with a milk allergy. Explains weaning a child onto solid food with a milk fee diet.
Jaundice in newborn babies (PDF) This leaflet explains how jaundice can affect newborn babies and how it may be treated
Ketamine sedation in children and young people (PDF) Explains what it means to be sedated with Ketamine and what the risks involved are
Key worker for childhood cancer (PDF) Explains the role of the clinical nurse specialist and key worker for children receiving cancer treatment
Knee arthroscopy (children) (PDF) For children under the care of Mr Dodds, Mr Davies and Mr ElKhouly having knee surgery
K-wire removal in the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department (PDF) Removing K-wires used to repair a fracture in the outpatient clinic.
K-wire removal under general anaesthetic (children) (PDF) Answers some of the questions that you or your child may have about their fracture repair operation
Linear cautery to the nasal turbinates (children) (PDF) What happens when your child has an operation to reduce the soft tissue inside the nose.
Listening skills for parents (PDF) Information for parent to help with developing children's attention; memory and vision to help with hearing loss.
Listening tactics for parents and teachers (Audiology) (PDF) Some tactics to help you if you have concerns regarding your child’s listening skills
Lumbar puncture (children) (PDF) Information about a procedure to get a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a child's back for testing.
Mallet finger injury discharge advice (children) (PDF) Discharge advice for parents and carers of children with an injured finger (tendon injury)
Melatonin for sleep problems in children (PDF) Explains how melatonin can be used for children experiencing problems with sleep, when other methods have failed
Melatonin sedative for ABR hearing tests in children (PDF) Used to help children fall asleep so their hearing can be tested using ABR (auditory brainstem response) testing
Metatarsus adductus (inward turning foot) (PDF) Information about inward turning foot in children and treatment options.
Milk free diet for children with a milk allergy (PDF) Dietary advice for the parents of children with an allergy to milk
Milk Ladder for reintroducing milk and dairy (PDF) Advice for parents and carers on reintroducing milk and dairy to children.
Modified Dunn’s Procedure (MDP) for slipped upper femoral... (PDF) Details of hip surgery for children
MRI or CT scan for children (PDF) Answers some of the questions that you or your child may have about their scan.
MRSA and young children / babies (PDF) For parents and carers of babies admitted to Buscot Neonatal Unit and explains how we test for MRSA
Multi professional team (Children's Audiology) (PDF) About the professionals that work with you to support your child with permanent hearing loss
MultiMic quick pairing guide (children) (PDF) Instructions on how to pair your child’s MultiMic to their hearing aid in order to stream sound wirelessly.
My baby needs an exchange blood transfusion (Neonatal Ward) (PDF) Explains the reason why your baby needs the transfusion, how it is carried out and the possible risks of the procedure.
Myringoplasty (children) (PDF) What to expect when your child comes to hospital for an operation to repair a hole in the eardrum
Nasogastric tube feeding guide (Children's wards) (PDF) Explains what an NGT is and will explain to you how to insert one and how to look after it.
Neonatal physiotherapy: Why has my baby been referred for... (PDF) Explains how physiotherapy can help your child on Buscot Ward
Oral Food Challenge (OFC) for children and young people (PDF) Explains how the OFC is used in the allergy clinic to find out whether a child has grown out of their food allergy
Osgood Schlatters (PDF) Information about treatment of pain and /or a tender lump at the front of the shin bone in adolescents.
Otovent for glue ear (PDF) How the Otovent device can be used as an alternative treatment option for glue ear.
Paediatric (children's) hearing aid information (PDF) Information and advice for parents and carers of children who need a hearing aid.
Paediatric doctor-led virtual thyroid clinic (PDF) What to expect at your / your child’s doctor-led virtual thyroid clinic appointment.
Paediatric Nurse-led Thyroid Virtual Clinic (PDF) What to expect at your / your child’s nurse-led virtual thyroid clinic appointment.
Paediatric Observation Ward welcome (PDF) What to expect when your child is transferred to the 'Obs Bay' in the RBH.
Paediatric Patient-Initiated Follow Up (PIFU) (PDF) How to arrange a follow up appointment for parents and carers.
Pain relief for children (Emergency Department) (PDF) Provides information on providing appropriate pain relief for children.
Perthes - general information (PDF) Condition aka Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, Calvé Perthes disease, or avascular necrosis, a hip joint disorder in children
Perthes range of movement exercises (PDF) Suitable activities to keep children with Perthes active and flexible
Perthes strengthening exercises (PDF) Useful information on suitable activities to keep children with Perthes active, and their muscles strong and flexible.
Pinnaplasty (ear surgery) (children) (PDF) What to expect when your child comes into hospital for surgery on their ears.
Plaster cast stretch following Botulinum Toxin A injectio... (PDF) Overview of calf muscle stretch exercises after the plaster cast has been removed and caring for the plaster cast
Pressure ulcer prevention in children (PDF) Explains what pressure ulcers are and gives advice on how to lessen the risk on getting them
Proximal humerus (upper arm) fracture in children (PDF) Advice on managing a child's upper arm fracture.
Proximal humerus fracture in children (PDF) Treatment and advice following a ‘fracture’ of a child's upper arm bone
Pulled or nursemaid's elbow discharge advice (child) (PDF) Discharge advice following child's injured elbow diagnosed in Paediatric A&E
Realignment of nasal (nose) fracture (children) (PDF) What to expect when your child comes in to have a broken nose realigned (straightened).
Reconstituting medicine at home (PDF) Information for parents on how to reconstitute a bottle of medicine (mixing water with a powder to produce a liquid).
Re-introducing foods (Paediatric Allergy Team) (PDF) General advice on re-introducing foods to your child following a negative test result
Routine pregnancy testing for young women (PDF) Explains why all female patients who are 12 years old or above have a routine pregnancy test before some procedures
Salicylates (Paediatric Allergy Team) (PDF) What salicylates are and how to reduce their effect on your child
Sedation in children aftercare (Emergency Department) (PDF) Gves advice to parents and carers of children who have had sedation in the Emergency Department
Sedation in children and young people (PDF) Explains what it means to be sedated and what the risks involved are
SEND (special educational needs and/or disability) - taki... (PDF) Taking a child (0-18 years) with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) to hospital
Serial casting (children) (PDF) What to expect when your child is fitted with a serial cast to treat tiptoe walking.
Sever's apophysitis (PDF) Information about and treatment for an inflammation of the growing area of the heel bone
Sick day rules for children with adrenal insufficiency (PDF) Advice for when children with adrenal insufficiency where the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol are unwell.
Sick Day Rules for children with diabetes on 2-3 times da... (PDF) Advice and instructions for when children on 2-3 times daily insulin regimens are sick
Sick day rules for children with diabetes on an insulin pump (PDF) Advice and instructions for children with diabetes who are sick
Sick day rules for children with diabetes on basal bolus... (PDF) Advice and instructions for children with diabetes when they are sick
Sick day rules for children with diabetes on insulin pumps (PDF) This leaflet outlines 'Sick Day Rules' for children with diabetes who are on insulin pumps.
Sick day rules for children with diabetes on two or three... (PDF) This leaflet outlines 'Sick Day Rules' for children with diabetes who are on two or three times daily insulin regimes
Sinding-Larsen Johansson Condition (PDF) Answers some question about this knee condition in children and how it is treated.
Sleep deprivation for a child's ABR hearing test (PDF) How to help your child fall asleep more easily for the ABR (auditory brainstem response) test
Squint surgery (children) (PDF) What happens when your child comes in for surgery to correct a squint
Tests for children with permanent hearing loss (PDF) Explains the range of tests that may be performed to try to find the cause of your child’s hearing loss
Thames Valley Children's Healthcare Passport (PDF) Document for parents to help you provide healthcare staff with all the necessary information about your child
Toddlers' fractures (PDF) Advice for parents and carers of children under the age of 3 years with a ‘fracture’ of their tibia bone
Toe walking (PDF) Toe walking is when the heel makes no contact with the ground during walking or standing
Tonsillectomy and / or adenoidectomy (children) (PDF) Advice for parents/carers of children having surgery to remove their tonsils or adenoids.
Transition from primary to secondary school: Audiology in... (PDF) Aims to answer questions about what happens when you move schools with regards to hearing services.
Transition to adult diabetes clinic (PDF) Explains what to expect for young adults moving from paediatric to adult diabetes services.
Transitioning to adult healthcare (children with a learni... (PDF) Explains the process for moving from paediatric to adult services, and how the services supporting you will change
Transitioning to adult healthcare (children with a neurod... (PDF) Explains the process for moving from paediatric to adult services, and how the services supporting you will change
Transitioning to adult healthcare (children with epilepsy) (PDF) Explains the process for moving from paediatric to adult services, and how the services supporting you will change
Trigger thumb (childen) (PDF) Answers some of the questions that parents or carers may have about trigger thumb.
Trigger thumb surgery (children) (PDF) Explains treatment options for children's trigger thumb, including surgery.
Trimethoprim (prophylactic antibiotic) dosage (PDF) Advice on working out dosage of preventative antibiotic for children to prevent urinary infections.
Type I supracondylar fracture of humerus (children) (PDF) Discharge advice for parents and carers of children with a simple upper arm fracture.
Urinary tract infections (children) (PDF) How a UTI is confirmed and treated, and helpful suggestions to aid a child’s recovery and to prevent further infections
Virtual Allergy Clinic - Children's Allergy Team (PDF) Information about the nurse-led virtual clinic for children treated by the Paediatric Allergy Service
Virtual allergy triage clinic (children) (PDF) What to expect at your / your child’s virtual allergy triage clinic appointment.
Vitamin D and bone disease (children) (PDF) For the parents / carers of children and young people who have been advised to use Vitamin D to prevent bone disease.
Weaning your baby (PDF) Advice for parents on gradually introducing solid foods into a baby’s diet alongside breast milk or infant formula feeds
Welcome to Transitional Care (Maternity unit) (PDF) Information for women who have been admitted to the Transitional care unit because their baby needs additional support.
Your transition to adult clinic: diabetes care (PDF) Transition clinic will be your last visit to children's clinic. At this clinic you will meet a young adult clinic doctor