- Solid food and formula milk – 6 hours pre-op
- Breast milk – 4 hours pre-op
- Clear sweet liquids – 2 hours pre-op.
This can be black tea with sugar, apple juice, grape juice etc. If you can read the newspaper through the juice, your child can have it. Please check with us if you are unsure and confirm the amount of juice your child is allowed to have.
NB – Please be aware that if you do not adhere to the feeding guidelines, your child’s operation will be deferred or cancelled entirely. We must ensure the safety of your child at all times.