Child Care Tips
The best way to comfort your child is with quiet words and gentle touches. Your child may feel discomfort or pain that requires medicine. Your child may feel irritable and even sad. This is normal. Allow them to express their feelings and treat them with gentleness and understanding.
Hospital Child Care Tips:
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Helping your child in the hospital |
When a sibling is in the hospital |
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Going Home
For safety, your child may ride in a wheelchair or wagon when he leaves the hospital.
Children are much safer traveling in a child safety seat or booster seat that is correct for their age and size. Georgia law requires that children age 6 and younger use an approved child safety seat. All children younger than age of 18 must wear a safety belt while riding in a vehicle. Learn more about auto safety and keeping your child safe.
Care at Home
Before your child leaves the hospital, you will be shown how to care for him at home, according to his or her condition. The instructions will be given to you by a nurse and written down for you to take home. Instructions may include pain medicine, activity level, diet and rest.
Children are constantly changing. While you as a parent can’t anticipate every change, these tip sheets can prepare you for what lies ahead and help you raise a healthy and safe child. Or, find out how Children's can help your child achieve a healthier lifestyle.
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Chest & Lungs |
Anesthesia & Sedation |
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Bones & Joints |
Ear, Nose & Throat |
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Wounds |
Procedures |
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Surgery |
Fever |
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Medicines |
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