Are you new to tubie life and overwhelmed? Maybe you’re a long-time feeding tube user, but looking for some new ideas? These essential feeding tube hacks will make life with a feeding tube ju…
Are you new to tubie life and overwhelmed? Maybe you’re a long-time feeding tube user, but looking for some new ideas? These essential feeding tube hacks will make life with a feeding tube ju…
Being a mom to a tubie is not easy. It is actually pretty confusing, especially in the beginning, and very frightening. I have been on this tubie journey for 15 months now and want to share some of…
The feeding line runs through the inside and into the front smaller pocket to the pump, then out the front
How we hang it on our IV pole in her room
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Are you new to tubie life and overwhelmed? Maybe you’re a long-time feeding tube user, but looking for some new ideas? These essential feeding tube hacks will make life with a feeding tube ju…
18 hacks for life with a tube fed kid.
18 hacks for life with a tube fed kid.
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Are you new to tubie life and overwhelmed? Maybe you’re a long-time feeding tube user, but looking for some new ideas? These essential feeding tube hacks will make life with a feeding tube ju…
This is how it looks with feeding bag and ice pack
Are you new to tubie life and overwhelmed? Maybe you’re a long-time feeding tube user, but looking for some new ideas? These essential feeding tube hacks will make life with a feeding tube ju…
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To say that I'm excited about this wonderful little trick I just learned would be an understatement. I'm sure lots of other people already knew this but I'm going to share it anyway. Gravity feeds are not my friend. Up until last week, I was doing Raya's bolus feeds with a 60ml syringe with the plunger removed. I can't tell you how many times Raya has accidentally (or on purpose) knocked it out of my hand and spilled it. Or how many times I've poured the formula in and unclamped the syringe and then had somebody knock on the door and I couldn't answer it. Then there was the time last week (and a couple times last spring) that I got impatient and let the formula run in a little too quick and she puked. And then there's the whole issue of feeding her when we're out of the house without accidentally spilling, etc. So yeah, gravity feeds have been a pain for me. UNTIL last week. Someone on one of my favorite facebook pages posted a link to a YouTube video (which I can no longer locate) about modifying a Zevex Enteralite Infinity pump bag so that it could be used to do a gravity feed. AAAAAAHHHHH! So great. Here's how to do it: Locate the side of the tubing that has the little raindrop on it (the right side in this picture) Pull the rubber tubing away from the hard plastic tube Pull the rubber tube with the teardrop all the way off of the hard plastic tube Use a sharp pair of scissors and snip off the tip of the hard plastic tube Here's what it looks like after the tip has been clipped off Reattach the rubber tubing, making sure to put it on tightly so it won't leak Before plugging the pump set into the extension tube, prime the tubing with either water or formula and then plug the pump set in. If the formula doesn't start flowing on its own when the extension tube is unclamped, just put the cap on and give the bag a little squeeze. Make sure there is either water or formula in the tubing and then connect it to the extension tube. Hang the bag on an IV pole or whatever else happens to be convenient Then just let it run in. :) We give Raya something to nibble on while her tummy is filling up so that her brain can start making the connection between eating and feeling full. And it was 114 degrees today, which has nothing to do with gravity feeds. So there you have it. :)
So yeah, I know this isn't a toy. But kiddos with tubes love pretty pads instead of ugly, white gauze ones. Surprise your tubie kid with ...
A nasogastric tube is a thin, flexible tube that enters the body through the nose and is passed down the throat until it reaches the stomach. This tube is used to provide food or medicine directly into the stomach, or it can be used to remove fluid that shouldn’t be there. People often call it a “NG
Our Cord Clips have been one of our best sellers since we introduced them a few years ago. These simple little doo dads are surprisingly handy – and not just for special needs! First, the hig…
Over 15 Must-Try Road Trip Hacks For Easy Traveling with Kids to make the trip a little more enjoyable for everyone. Perfect for your next vacation adventure. Road Trip Hacks for Easy Travelling with the Kids Do you love going on road trips with the kids? I do! I know it can be exhausting to …
Have you decided to blend up real food for your feeding tube, or for the tubie in your life, instead of using commercial formulas? This is usually a harder path to take, without a lot of support fr…
I took some photos as I made my second walker caddie, so that I could explain a few points in the construction, in case someone else...
Having a child with a G-Tube is not your typical motherly experience. Your lifestyle is… different. Not bad, just different. Whether your child has a g-tube because of genetics, prematurity, …
I think I've mentioned recently the stress of preparing to send a child with medical issues to school. Last fall when Raya first started ...
Madi's wheels needed a makeover, so we decked them out today. Madi loves the new look! She has been going around telling everyone (and everything, including the dog) that we decorated her wheels. It's so cute!
Check out these tips on how to make your trip go smoother the next time you travel with your tube-fed child and all their supplies!
