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Cast Care at Home
To keep your child's cast from breaking down and to keep the skin under the cast from becoming infected, follow this guide.
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Children and Stress
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Daily Tracheostomy Care
Daily care instructions for your child's tracheostomy from the experts at CHKD
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Dust Mite Allergy
Studies have shown that reducing dust mite allergen exposure in the home leads to a decrease in a child's allergic symptoms and a decreased need for medication.
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Eczema
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a very common skin problem in children. There is no cure for eczema. Good daily skin care can help control the disease.
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Egg Allergy
A CHKD allergist can determine if your child has a food allergy, develop a treatment plan, and monitor for improvement. Learn to manage an egg allergy here.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery, Home Care Instructions
Incision care, activity instructions, and who to call if you have questions when caring for your child at home after cardiothoracic surgery at CHKD.
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Testicular Self-Exam, How and Why to Do Them
Testicular self-exams (TSEs) are simple, quick, and can help teens catch changes early and spot serious conditions like testicular torsion or testicular cancer.
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Incision Home Care Instructions
Instructions on caring for your child's surgical incision at home from CHKD pediatric surgeons.
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Infant Feeding and Allergy Prevention