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G-Tube Mammas

zoeyandsummersmomzoeyandsummersmom member
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DD rolls a lot in her sleep. Often she ends up on the opposite end of the crib from where I put her down. When she is hooked up to the g-tube, how do I keep her from getting tangled up?

Has anyone used the tucker sling?

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Re: G-Tube Mammas

  • adge1119adge1119
    that's always a big question of at the feeding tube awareness board.  my son doesn't move around so we don't have that problem...but i've seen some moms say they use a pool noodle around the line.
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  • lvnbraveslvnbraves member

    We had the same issue.  We run the extension through the bottom of the crib, near his starting feet placement, then run it under a sheet protector.  This gives him the play he needs without my fear of him wrapping it around his neck.

    You can also get 24 inch extensions which give you a little more play. 

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Emergency ileostomy 11/28/10, CF dx on 12/3/10 and ileostomy takedown 1/24/11, feeding tube placed 7/1/11...still going strong! Little one lost 5w5d, 5/27/2012. CP 8/26/2012
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