Sniffle Buddies

But when I saw this product, I immediately thought that it might be helpful for kids and even older people that have a problem with drooling. Our son used to drool when he was younger. I would have loved to have this product back then. Amazingly, he outgrew the drooling. How’d that happen???? Lucky I guess. Actually, I think it’s because before his kidney transplant he had no appetite and had to be tube fed. Since his transplant, he eats like a little piggie He built up those muscles, plus he doesn’t get so much liquid anymore.

Anyways, Sniffle Buddies is bamboo fabric that is worn around the wrist like a
wristband, but has antibacterial properties. I thought it was pretty cool. I
emailed Sharon and suggested that she contact Flaghouse, Abilitations and Adaptive Mall about having this product listed in their catalog.

Here’s the link:

http://www.snifflebuddies.com

Hope someone finds this product useful. I know that our son wouldn’t have been able to wipe his chin himself back when he did drool. But just having something attached to him, other than a bib or neckband, would have been very helpful.

The manufacturer’s site lists these uses. I’ve only used it for around Nick’s gtube so far:

* Incontinence of urine or feces
* Feeding tube leakage
* Minor burns, scrapes
* Fecal or vaginal fistulas
* Wound drainage
* Diaper rash
* Moisture, such as perspiration

I wish I had found it years ago. It works wonders for the redness and irritation. I’ve tried the gauze, diaper rash stuff,  petroleum jelly, you name it. I keep it in the basket that I use to give him his meds in the morning and at night so that it’s right there when I’m handling his g-tube anyhow. But even if I forget and the site gets red, it doesn’t take long (overnight) for it to sooth & heal the area.

Hope it helps someone out there!