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Nasogastric (NG) tube feeding: Common problems

Learn how to treat common problems with your child's nasogastric (NG) tube feeding.

G/GJ tubes: Troubleshooting tube feeding

Learn about some of the problems that may occur with your child's feeding tube, why this is happening and what you can do to fix it.

G/GJ tubes: Permanent feeding tube removal

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Learn how to remove the feeding tube at home, if appropriate, and care for your child's tract after the permanent feeding tube removal.

ENFit: The new global standard for feeding tube supplies and accessories

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Feeding tube supplies and accessories are being upgraded to a new global standard called ENFit. Find out what you need to know about how the new supplies differ from the existing ones.

Caring for your child with an ENFit tube or supplies

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Learn how to give feeds and medication with ENFit supplies and how to properly clean and care for the supplies.

G/GJ tubes: What to do if your child’s feeding tube is blocked

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Learn what to do if your child's feeding tube becomes blocked.

G tubes: Corflo PEG tube

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A Corflo PEG tube is a type of feeding tube. Discover how to care for your child's Corflo PEG tube and what to do if it is accidentally pulled out.

G/GJ tubes: Making the decision to get a feeding tube

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Discover information to help you decide if a feeding tube is the right choice for your child and your family.

G tubes: MIC Gastric-Enteric feeding tube

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A MIC Gastric-Enteric is a combination G/GJ feeding tube that provides fluids, nutrition, and medications directly into the small intestine. Learn about how to care for a child who has this type of combination tube.

Deciding to permanently remove a feeding tube

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A G, GJ or combination G/GJ tube may be a permanent way to feed some children. For others, it is temporary and may be removed in the future. Learn how to make the decision to permanently remove your child’s feeding tube.

G tubes: Balloon G tubes

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A balloon G tube is a type of feeding tube that has a balloon on the end to help prevent the tube from being accidentally pulled out. Learn how to care for your child’s balloon G tube and change it at home.

G/GJ tubes: Mic-Key low-profile GJ tube

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A low-profile GJ tube is a type of feeding tube. Learn how to care for your child's GJ tube and how to give feeds and medication.

Nasogastric (NG) tube: Feeding your child

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A guide on how to feed your child through a nasogastric tube, when to flush the tube and how to clean the equipment.

G/GJ tubes: Corflo PEG J tube

Health A-Z

A Corflo PEG Jejunal (J) tube is a type of feeding tube. Find out how it is inserted, how to care for it and what to do if it is accidentally pulled out.

Transitioning to adult care with a feeding tube

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Find out what needs to be done to prepare for the transition to the adult health-care system and what to expect from the new health-care team.

Venting a feeding tube to manage fullness and bloating

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If your child is feeling too full or bloated during a feed, you may need to vent the G tube. Discover how to vent a G tube, as well as other ways to manage fullness and bloating problems at home.

Tube feeding

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Find out about the most common tube feeding options, how to use and take care of the equipment and how to handle common problems.

G/GJ tubes: What to do if your child’s feeding tube moves

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Find out how to prevent your child's G tube from moving in and out of the stoma, and what to do if you suspect it has moved.

G/GJ tubes: How to tell if a feeding tube is a good fit

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Find out how to tell if your child’s feeding tube is a good fit and what you should do if the tube is too tight or too loose.

Feeding: Transitioning from tube feeding to oral feeding

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Discover how to help a tube-fed child gradually adjust to feeding by mouth.

G/GJ tubes: Low-profile combination G/GJ tube

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A low-profile combination G/GJ tube provides fluids, nutrition and medications directly into the small intestine. Learn about how to care for a child who has a low-profile combination tube.

Surgically inserted J tubes

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Learn why your child may need a surgically-inserted J tube, how they are inserted and how to care for your child’s feeding tube.

Equipment and supplies for feeding tube care

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Find out which feeding supplies you will need to buy for your child, where you can buy them and what kind of funding is available for buying feeding tube supplies.

Supplementation for breastfeeding babies

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Supplementation is a way to give your baby extra nutrition and calories while breastfeeding. Read about what supplies are required and tips for successful feeding.

Nutrition and feeding consultants for patients with congenital heart disease

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Read about various nutrition and feeding consultants, such as dietitians and lactation consultants, who work to ensure that babies and children with heart conditions receive proper nutrition.