06/22/2024
A message with our friend in New York, Sandra Jacques, prompted us to do some research regarding Jacob's feeding and our method for feeding him. Up until this point, we had relied solely on bolus feeding, which is basically gravity feeding him through a large 60 cc syringe.
The bolus method of feeding Jacob, would leave him feeling bloated and constantly full. We began to investigate a different method, using a feeding pump*.
Option care health recommended the infinity pump, and we were able to switch Jacob to Kate Farms formula, this is an all-natural formula, which is much easier on the patient and provides much better nutrition with less preservatives and fillers.
Instead of feeding him a carton of formula in less than 10 minutes, the slightly larger carton of formula is now distributed, via the pump, over the course of an hour and a half. This is much better for Jacob and he is no longer feeling bloated and stuffed.
* As a family, we were completely against using a pump of any type. Please see November 5, 2023.
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