Children's Care (Paediatrics)
CMH's Paediatric Program is funded for seven inpatient beds.
Our vision is to provide excellence in family-centered care that
focuses on the values of comfort, respect and choice.
The Paediatric Program is committed to providing safe, high quality, multidisciplinary and family-centred care to patients under the age of 18. Parents and guardians are encouraged to take an active role when at the hospital. The Children's Care team will create a person centered environment for your child and respect cultural diversity, rituals, traditions and your expressed wishes to the best of our ability.
Child Life Services
A child life specialist provides specialized support for the needs of children using hospital services. This includes developmentally appropriate play, education, calming techniques and distraction for our young patients.
Inpatient Services
Children from 0-17 years of age are admitted to Paediatrics on a physician’s referral. The average length of stay is two days.
Pre-Op Clinic Class
Children that are scheduled for surgery may attend a Pre-Op Clinic Class led by a Child Life Specialist. This class provides information about the procedure to the child and parents. Attending the class helps reduce anxiety and can assist with recovery.
It is strongly recommended that children and their families attend this class prior to surgery. Please call (519) 621-2330 x 4455 to book an appointment.
Same Day Surgery
Same Day Surgery occurs Monday through Friday. Children that are scheduled for same day surgery are sent home after their surgery.
What to Bring:
- Your child's health card
- Diapers over size 4
- Any special foods or formulas
(please check with the healthcare providers for food that is appropriate to bring)
Please bring any personal assistive devices that you or your child require for your appointment. For example, any communication or mobility device you may need like a walker, hearing aid, etc.
Kindly note that CMH has a no scent policy. Please refrain from using or wearing perfumes, scented deodorants and scented products before coming to hospital.
We value your opinion. At anytime you wish to provide feedback, we encourage you to share it directly with your healthcare team in the moment or as soon as possible. You may also speak with the social worker, spiritual care advisor, the unit's charge nurse or the team's leadership (see below).
If you shared a concern that you feel has not been addressed, please connect with the Patient Experience Lead at patientrelations@cmh.org.
Kim Towes, Director, Surgical Programs - ext. 2346
Lyndsay Kowalyk, Clinical Manager, Women & Children's Program - ext. 3391
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Parent or guardian to be with and care for their child. Some rooms will have sleeper chairs available.
Visiting is based on the condition of the patient, their care needs and expressed wishes of each patient. Depending on the time of year, there may be visitor restrictions to the unit (e.g., outbreak). Please check the "Visitor Information" page for the most recent information.
All rooms have a sleeper sofa for the parent or support person to sleep on while visiting.
To learn more, see our Visitor Information page.
How can you tell if your baby is ill? (Sick Kids)
PLAY: Provide children with an early start in active play. Have a Ball Together!
NUTRITION:
Decisions about feeding your baby/child are important. Here are some resources to assist you with these decisions:
Information on breast milk and breast milk substitutes in English, French & Urdu.
Introducing Solids to your infant:
Introduction of solids - English
Introduction of solids - French
Introduction of solids - Urdu
Other languages available from Best Start website
Feeding your Child:
How to feed your growing child (2 - 5 years)- English
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) : RSVshield.ca click on link for information on your baby's health.
Parenting and Child Health Region of Waterloo Public Health Resources
Paediatrics is located in Wing A, Level 4. Visitor Parking Lot #2 is closest to this unit.
Enter Wing A through the Main Entrance and take the elevators to level 4. The Clerk's desk is near the elevator and will direct you to the unit.
Location: Wing A, Level 4
Phone: 519-621-2333 ext 4455
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm