Sending your child with CDH to camp for the first time can be both exciting and terrifying. You have likely spent all school year protecting and sheltering them from germs, trying desperately to give your child a “normal” school experience while also keeping them healthy. While the idea of passing some of those responsibilities on to a teacher was likely not easy, the idea of passing it off to a camp counselor can be overwhelming. However, there are things you can do to help make the experience better for everyone involved!

Having a baby with CDH will always come with a list of challenges. However, many of them can be eased when you prepare ahead of time. Here are a couple of ideas to use as starting points to prepare and give yourself a bit more peace of mind for the future.