Originally Posted by
Nokie
My brother has a tube also. What are these pads? He has the same tummy irritation problem.
With Mic-Keys you can buy these special pads that go between the button and the skin because some folks have a little leakage or sensitivity to the button itself. You can buy some for ridiculous amounts of money (cause they are a medical item) or make them yourself.
I cut out circles of heavy nappy flannel, cotton terry, and either a good wicking fleece or another layer of flannel. It becomes an fuzzy sandwich where the terry absorbs the leaky and keeps it away from the skin.Then you cut a slit into the middle and make a small diameter hole where the Mic-key goes into the belly. Then sew sandwich together and put a button or snap on the outer diameter to keep it between skin and Mic-key. Washable, soft, and in fabrics that are fun. Some folks sell under the brand tubie whoobies, my button buddies, etc.
We started making like a 7-pack for parents to go home with after the surgery, but the manufacturer asked us to stop because they started marketing their own type of pad. Now i just make them and give them to mommies if they contact me.
PM me with your email for detailed instructions.