Ostomy

Learn about different types of ostomies, what they look like and how to care for your child at home.

You will need to empty and change your child's ostomy pouch regularly to prevent leaks and protect their skin. Find instructions for caring for, emptying and changing a one-piece or two-piece ostomy bag.

Your child's diet can change the texture of their stool. Discover recommendations for what your child should eat and drink to produce the proper texture of stool to pass through their ileostomy with less risk of soiling.

Learn how an ostomy pouch may impact your child's day-to-day activities and find considerations for different age groups to protect the stoma and ostomy pouch.

Visit the following links for more information about ostomies from other organizations and support groups.