Parents and Carers

Our page for parents and carers contains links to a range of websites and documents that might be useful as a resource and guide regarding children and young people's health.

Fact Sheets

About Children in Hospital - Questions to Ask

How can you prepare your child for a hospital visit?

Medical Play

What are the effects of hospitalisation on a child?

Tooth Development in Babies and Toddlers

Oral Hygiene for Babies and Toddlers

Healthy Eating Equals Healthy Teeth

Virtual tour of a trip to the operating theatres at the Sydney Children's Hospital
www.sch.edu.au
Sydney Children's Hospital designed this virtual tour, describing admission to hospital for a surgical operation, in a manner that is informative, comforting and child friendly.

Going to hospital
www.raisingchildren.net.au
By Professor Frank Oberklaid and Dr Leah Kaminsky, excerpt from 'Your Child's Health'

Your child in hospital
www.chw.edu.au
The Children's Hospital at Westmead is committed to providing the best possible care for children. 'Your Child in Hospital' handbook provides essential information for parents and families attending the Hospital.