Surgery for children

Child in hospitalA parent or guardian must accompany and remain with a patient who is less than 18 years of age. Please leave other children at home so you can be with your child before surgery and during recovery.

Please bring diapers for infants and your own formula in a bottle if your child still uses a bottle.

Children less than 36 months old:

Stop food 8 hours before surgery. Stop formula, breast milk, and apple juice (clear liquids) 4 hours before surgery. Stop water 2 hours before surgery. Do not give your child anything to drink after that.

Children 3 years and older should follow diet instructions found on the Preparing for surgery page.