Published Jun 7, 2008
Mabel 29
43 Posts
Hi All. I'm calling on all of you creative, been there/done that type of people. I'm currently working with a 1 year old girl who has, among other things, a G-tube and a J-tube. This child is becoming increasing more mobile / independant, and I can't keep her still! The J is held in place with a Hollister tube attachment appliance, which adheres with a microporous adhesive. I put her in a bathtub with about 2 inches of water, and she loves it..but only briefly because if the Hollister becomes wet, the adhesive becomes gummy and the appliance must be replaced. (these are not cheap!) This child becomes overheated easily and with summer coming I need to find a way to cool her down while keeping her happy. Mom bought a small baby swimming pool for her to enjoy with her sister. I need to come up with a way to keep her abdomen area dry while she splashed in the pool. I'm imagining a stretchy, waterproof fabric that I can wrap around her and will remain in place while she plays. It can't be too bulky or constricting, as she needs to bend and move. Has anyone seen or made such an animal?
nocangel2
24 Posts
2 suggestions:
They make an occlusive wrap for broviacs that is adhesive around the 4sides and open in the middle that they use for showering. This is not for immersion but would stand up to splashing. should be able to order it. $$
Otherwise saranwrap multiple layers around the area to cover, koban the upper and lower ends. Get the largest size plastic diaper pants they make and then use a stretch hair band to tighten at the hips. Hope for the best!