Hip dysplasia is a problem with the hip joint. It is present at birth. Some babies may need a special harness to help place the hip in the proper position.

You may have different types of pain after amputation. Talk with your healthcare provider about your pain to get the best treatment.

Learning to walk with your prosthesis takes practice. To prevent falls, you may need a cane for balance and support.

In a trach tube, mucus can build up and thicken. Regular suctioning of mucus keeps the tube clear. You will be instructed on how to suction mucus. Read on to learn the basic steps.

Your child's tracheostomy needs regular care to keep the area clean and to prevent infection. Follow these guidelines.

Your child's healthcare provider has told you that your child needs a tracheostomy. This creates a new pathway for air. Surgery is needed to do this. During the surgery, the surgeon makes a small opening in your child's neck. A tube (called a trach tube) is placed in this opening. Air then flows into and out of the trach tube, allowing your child to breathe. This sheet will help you learn more about tracheostomy.

Pulmonary function tests can help tell how well your child's lungs are working or how well the lungs are responding to medicine. Read on for details.

Lung (pulmonary) function tests are breathing tests done to see how well your child’s lungs are working. They’re also used to see how well the lungs are growing and working in premature babies.

A blood test can be stressful for both you and your child. You can take steps to make the process easier. Tell your child that you will do what you can to make it go smoothly. Read on for tips that may help.

In children, it's not always easy to address sleep problems, and sleep disorders often go undiagnosed. How can you know when sleep is a problem for your child? This sheet explains general guidelines for how much sleep children need. It also describes signs of a problem with sleep and tips for improving it.