Supporting information

Further resources and information to help you support your child with a kidney condition.

  • About the urinary system and kidneys

    If your child has a health condition that affects their kidneys or another part of the urinary system, you may wish to find out more.

  • Feeding your baby or child with chronic kidney disease

    Some babies and children with CKD struggle with feeding or eating, and will need extra support to make sure they get the energy and nutrients needed.

  • Healthy eating after a kidney transplant

    After your child's kidney transplant, it is important that he or she eats a healthy, balanced diet, with less fat, sugar and salt.

  • Safer eating after a kidney transplant

    After your child's kidney transplant, he or she will need to take special care to reduce risk of infection.

  • Kidney paediatric healthcare teams

    Understand who the members of your child's kidney healthcare team will be.

  • Advice on measles for children with kidney disease

    Children with kidney disease who are taking immunosuppressant medication can be more severely affected if they catch measles. Contact your child’s kidney unit if your child has been in contact with someone who has or goes on to develop measles.