Because your child will receive sedation (se-DAY-shun) medication for this test, there are special rules that must be followed in the hours before the test.
For children older than 12 months:
- After midnight the night before the tests, do not give any solid food or non-clear liquids. That includes milk, formula, juices with pulp, coffee and chewing gum or candy.
For infants under 12 months:
- Up to 6 hours before the scheduled arrival time, formula-fed babies may be given formula.
- Up to 4 hours before the scheduled arrival time, breastfed babies may nurse.
For all children:
- Up to 2 hours before the scheduled arrival time, give only clear liquids. Clear liquids include water, Pedialyte®, Kool-Aid® and juices you can see through, such as apple or white grape juice.
- Medications may be taken with clear liquid up to 2 hours before the test.
- In the 2 hours before the scheduled arrival time, give nothing to eat or drink.
- You may bring along a “comfort” item—such as a favorite stuffed animal or “blankie”—for your child to hold during the test.