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PRS Equipment
Arm Restraints
Pedi-wraps are arm restraints used for children following cleft palate repair so
the child doesn't put anything in their mouth.
Snuggle Wraps are also arm restraints used for children following palate repair.
*Note: Please discuss the use of restraints with your child's plastic surgeon.
Some hospitals furnish restraints, you might want to see what type they are.
Some doctors do not require the child to wear them post op. We wanted to show
the alternative restraints which most of our parents recommend, they are much
softer and more comfortable than the typical "tongue depressor" types.
Pacifiers
Soothies - Many babies are offered a Soothie
pacifier while in the hospital, and many children like it. The Soothie is
a premium pacifier designed for newborns and babies without teeth who are
successfully bottle or breastfeeding. Its one-piece construction adheres to the
American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. Available in natural or vanilla
scent.
http://soothie.respironics.com/#
WubbaNub - Because of difficulty with sucking, some
infants do better with a soft cloth diaper attached to the pacifier to help keep
it in, or Soothies can come as WubbaNub™ Plush Toy Pacifiers. The
WubbaNub™ Dog and WubbaNub™ Duck infant pacifiers are specially designed to keep
the pacifier conveniently placed without the use of a pacifier clip or cord. The
vibrantly colored soft, plush toy helps sooth and comfort the baby.
Gerber - Many of our members recommend the Gerber Soft Center Pacifiers for babies with
PRS. These should be available at most stores, although we have found some not
available in certain regions.
The bulb is fat on the end and
a bit longer, come in a purple/pink color and a green/yellow color.
The Gerber New Tradition Pacifiers can be found at
Babies R Us and I've seen them in almost every baby department in almost every
store.
A variety of items are available from Children's Medical. They offer positioning
aids, such as sling sheets and wedges, plus pacifiers and car seats.
Ear Bandits are available from http://www.rightstart.com to protect your child's
ears while swimming if they have ear tubes in place
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