continence Archives - Resource Library - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

If your child is due to attend hydrotherapy, swim sessions or swim lessons, the below websites may be helpful in finding suitable swim nappies or incontinence swimwear. Swimsuits with built in waterproof pants can keep any wee or poo in, while your child is in the water. They are not absorbent so...

Downloadable chart to measure the amount of wee your child’s bladder can hold.

Downloadable table diary to measure your child’s drinking and toileting over 3 days.

Your child may have been prescribed Movicol for their constipation. How do I give my child Movicol? Sachets are packed in pairs. Tear down the perforation, and pour 1 sachet into a cup. Images from Norgine Pharmaceuticals Add 63ml of water to the cup, and stir until the Movicol powder dissolves. If...

What are anorectal malformations? Anorectal malformations are birth defects where the anus and rectum (bottom) do not develop properly. They occur in an around 1 in 4,000 newborn babies and can range from mild to complex. What type of anorectal malformation does my baby have? Perineal fistula or...