Your Child's Gastrostomy or Gastro-Jejunum Tube: Syringe Feeding

Your child is going home with either a gastrostomy tube (G- tube) or a gastro-jejunum tube (G-J tube) in place. You’ll need to feed your child through this tube. You were shown how to do this before your child was discharged from the hospital. This sheet will help you remember those steps at home.

When Your Child Needs a Blood Transfusion

Blood loss can happen if your child has an injury, surgery, or an illness that affects blood cells. Your child may receive a transfusion. Strict measures are taken to make sure that donated blood is safe before it’s given to your child. This sheet helps you understand how a blood transfusion is done.

For Kids Ages 9 to 11- Dealing With Diabetes

Your health care provider says that you have diabetes. This may be why you have been feeling sick. But you can learn how to live with diabetes and feel better. Diabetes doesn't have to stop you from doing the things you like to do.