Grommets - 8 months and fasting for surgery

[Hunter Mum]

Thanks ladies. I was actually thinking it might be better to have it in the arvo. At least then I wouldn't be up with a screaming hungry baby through the night. Husband is on night shift Thursday night so won't get home until 8am so will be of no help (as much as he would want to be). Will ring the doctor tomorrow to see if they have times.

[31becc]

Hi, my daughter was 18 months. I was very concerned, wasn't breastfeeding but very unsettled child. They did her first in the day. However, she was allowed to have milk and water prior to 7.00 am on the day of surgery but no food from midnight. Just confirm with the doctor again, that this isn't the case. PS. Best thing I ever did was get grommets for my daughter!! Also hot tip - use a blow dryer after showers and baths near their ears, drys up any water in the ear, stops bacteria, once grommets are in.

[onthefly]

You can breastfeed up to two hours prior to surgery.
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bf-...nd-anaesthesia

ETA - it's so weird how the instant your child hits 12 months breastmilk switches from a clear fluid to food when making these calculations....