4 Baby Clothes for Babies with a g-tube. (Reviewed 2024) (2024)

FAQs

How do you take care of a baby with a G-tube? ›

There are some clever commercial solutions: Tummy Tunnels, Grab-a-Scab fabric stickers (read a brilliant post on this at Adaptions 4 Kidz), both of which are ironed on to create a “patch” with an opening for g-tube access. These can be applied to off-the-rack clothing, require no sewing, and come in cute styles.

You will need: 6 – 8 bodysuits, 6 bottoms, 6 socks, 2 hats. I recommend doing about half and half short sleeve and long sleeve, depending on baby's birth season. For example, J is a late September baby, so I have 4 long sleeve and 3 short sleeve onesies, 4 pairs of pants, and 2 pairs of shorts in 3-month sizing.

Gastrostomy tube (g-tube): If your baby uses a g-tube to feed, they will need bed baths for two weeks after the tube placement surgery. After the two weeks, you can remove the dressing around the g-tube and give your baby a bath in the tub, if you would like.

Play: Most play activities including tummy time are allowed.

One year after gastrostomy insertion, 63.0%(95% confidence interval [CI], 62.7%-63.4%) of patients had died, with mortality rates reaching 74.5% (95% CI, 74.2%-74.8%) and 81.3% (95% CI, 81.0%-81.5%) at 2 and 3 years, respectively.

The tube must be well anchored to the skin. The dressing is then changed twice daily for three days and then once a day for 14 days after the initial date of tube insertion.

NG-tubes are often the preferred option for short-term use (over G-tubes or J-tubes). Tube size may vary and may influence swallow function.

A light coating of petroleum jelly or A&D ointment may prevent the small amount of normal drainage from drying on the skin so it is easier to remove as needed. Avoid alcohol, as it will remove protective skin oils. Avoid tension of the feeding tube.

A good rule of thumb is to give your baby 1 extra layer of clothing than what you're wearing. For example, if you're in a t-shirt and jumper, dress them in a vest, sleepsuit and cardigan or jumper. If you feel chilly, your baby probably does too.

How many baby outfits do I need for the hospital? ›

When packing for a hospital stay with your newborn, it's suggested to bring along 2-3 outfits. This allows for changes in case of spit-ups or diaper accidents. Additionally, hospitals may provide some basic clothing, but having a few extra outfits will ensure that you are well-prepared for your newborn's needs.

This tube will be in place for at least 3 months, but can be used up to 1 year or longer. When your child's gastrostomy has healed (usually after 3 months), the original G-tube may be replaced by a skin level G-tube that looks like this “Mic-key” tube.

Clean the tube site once or twice daily with warm water and soap. Crusting can be removed using a q-tip and warm water or hydrogen peroxide. You can take a tub bath two weeks after surgery. After the stitches have been removed you can begin to rotate the tube a little bit each day to help the site heal and mature.

Your child's tract will start to heal and close within hours of removing the feeding tube, but it can take more than two weeks to close completely. It will leak during this time. After the tract closes, your child will have a small scar that may look like a dimple or a healed earring hole.

This tube will be in place for at least 3 months, but can be used up to 1 year or longer. When your child's gastrostomy has healed (usually after 3 months), the original G-tube may be replaced by a skin level G-tube that looks like this “Mic-key” tube.

Tube feedings that go into the stomach: The person you are caring for needs to be sitting up or have their head up during the feeding and for 30 to 60 minutes afterward.

Recovery from a gastrojejunostomy procedure takes about six weeks. A gastrojejunostomy is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia by a gastrointestinal surgeon.

The good news is that yes, in general, it is acceptable to swim with a gastrostomy feeding tube. That said, there are a few precautions you'll want to take before diving in: The top necessity for safe swimming is a healed and healthy stoma.