The FAQ on Toddler Tubes
What is a toddler feeding tube?
Commonly known as a gavage tube is primarily used to give nutrition to infarcts who have failed to breastfeed on their own. However, they are mostly used in hospitals; they can as well be used in homes to feed toddlers. Besides, they are used to give medication to infants. When feeding or giving an infant medication, a toddler tube is inserted and removed after the end of each exercise.
When precisely, the infant does require the tube?
The tube is used to feed infants lacking enough strength or have poor muscle coordination to feed on their bottles. Other reasons include:
Respiratory distress
Gastrin or abdominal defects
Weak sucking capability and poor swallowing reflex
Irregular weight gain patterns
Electrolyte imbalances
Briefly, while you discover an infant with the above characteristics, seek medication, and use a toddler tube to feed them.
