Resources for Children with Ostomies


Caring for Your Child with an Ostomy

An educational book for parents and carers of a child with an ostomy.

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The Day I Got My Stoma

Personal stories give insight into what it's like to grow up with an ostomy, with one section for parents of young children with ostomies and another for tweens and teens with ostomies.

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Shadow Buddies

Ostomy Shadow Buddies, available exclusively from Hollister, can help children through the experience of ostomy surgery. Ostomy Shadow Buddies are offered through the Shadow Buddies Foundation.

Shadow Buddies

Pouchkins Paediatric Products

Specially sized ostomy products for premature babies, infants and children, designed to meet the sensitive needs of the littlest persons with ostomies.

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Pouchkins Product Care Tips

Our specialists have created a series of product information sheets with care tips for using Pouchkins ostomy products with preemies and newborns.

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