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What is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is an infection of the smallest breathing passages in the lungs (the bronchioles) which causes them to become inflamed. These small airway passages can become swollen and can produce sticky secretions, which makes it more difficult to breathe. Babies and toddlers...

Weighted items, such as a weighted blanket, lap pad or teddy, can help to support emotional regulation. They provide deep pressure (proprioceptive input) which can help to calm the nervous system. Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust do not routinely prescribe weighted equipment. It is the...

This blog was written by one of SEDATT’s parents to share with families with the hope of imparting some hope, and knowledge that you are not alone and things can get better. The name of the child involved has been changed. If someone had told me that this time last year our 16 year old…...

What is extracorporeal photopheresis? Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) is a procedure that may be recommended by your child’s consultant to treat graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) if they:  have extensive graft versus host disease are steroid intolerant or have had little or no response to...

A video guide about storing expressed breast milk when in hospital from Yorkshire and Humber Neonatal ODN

A video guide about expressing breast milk from Yorkshire and Humber Neonatal ODN

A video guide about using the Ardo breast pump from Yorkshire and Humber Neonatal ODN

What is narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a life-long condition which causes extreme sleepiness during the day and may disrupt your sleep at night. You can also have sleep attacks where you fall asleep at inappropriate times during the day without any warning. What is lisdexamfetamine? Lisdexamfetamine is a...

What is clonazepam? Clonazepam is a sedative medicine belonging to group of medicines called benzodiazepines. It can have a calming effect and is prescribed for various conditions, however your consultant has prescribed it for your child’s sleep problems. How do I give this medicine? The clinician...

If you visit Sheffield Children’s Hospital, you might be asked if someone in your family smokes. If they do, then Sheffield Children’s provides free, confidential support to help people in your family cut down or stop smoking. What support is available? As part of our Smokefree Hospital...

This resource has been written by dietitians at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. It is designed to be used by those under the care of their home enteral feed (HEF) service.  These recipe ideas accompany the Blended diet for enteral feeds resource. Breakfast ideas Food Amount...

This resource has been written by dietitians at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. It is designed to be used by those under the care of their home enteral feed (HEF) service.  What does home enteral feeding (HEF) mean? A significant number of children and adults are unable to eat by...

This resource was produced by dietitians at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. It can be used by anyone but is designed to be used by those seeing a dietitian due to having a restricted diet. Why have I been asked to complete a food diary? This food diary has been given to you to...

This resource has been written by the ketogenic dietitians at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. It is intended for use by people on ketogenic diet therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy, GLUT1 deficiency syndrome, pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency and other neurometabolic conditions.   Why...

This resource has been written by dietitians at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. It is meant for use by people on ketogenic diet therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy, GLUT1 deficiency syndrome, pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency and other neurometabolic conditions. Why do I need to...

This resource was written by dietitians at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. It is intended to be used by people being discharged from hospital with a feeding tube. Why do I need syringes? Your child is being discharged from hospital with a feeding tube. The syringes let you to flush...

Strategies such as playing and connecting with your child and pausing to watch and wonder help you tune into your child and notice their communication. Your child may communicate in lots of different ways such as looking, moving their body, making a sound, changing their facial expression. Your...

Connecting with your child through play builds the foundation for communication. You can build on this by doing 3 things as you play: pausing, watching and wondering. This means: Pausing during the game you are playing Waiting and watching your child’s reaction to the pause in play Wondering what...

Playing with your child creates opportunities for moments of connection. This is when you are aware of each other and are sharing the experience together. These moments of connection form a foundation for communication to grow. Why is playing and connecting important? Making connections with your...

At your child’s developmental stage, they engage and learn about the world through their senses. This includes what they can see, touch, hear, smell, or taste. At dinnertime, for example, your child might: see their highchair and bowl feel their bib hear the microwave smell the food These are...