Equipment & Supplies List

Includes bottle, nipple and specialty valve

For healthcare providers:

To order from Dr. Brown’s you must set up an account first. Dr. Brown’s Medical Rep: Sandra J. Aubuchon saubuchon@handi-craft.com
www.drbrownsbaby.com/medical

Additional resources: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

For Healthcare Providers: to order from Dr. Brown’s you must set up an account first. Dr. Brown’s Medical Rep: Sandra J. Aubuchon saubuchon@handi-craft.com
www.drbrownsbaby.com/medical

For Healthcare Providers: to order from Dr. Brown’s you must set up an account first. Dr. Brown’s Medical Rep: Sandra J. Aubuchon saubuchon@handi-craft.com
www.drbrownsbaby.com/medical

For Healthcare Providers: to order from Dr. Brown’s you must set up an account first. Dr. Brown’s Medical Rep: Sandra J. Aubuchon saubuchon@handi-craft.com
www.drbrownsbaby.com/medical

Includes bottle, nipple and specialty valve
For Healthcare Providers: to order from Dr. Brown’s you must set up an account first. To set up new account or for questions regarding products: Dr. Brown’s Medical Rep: Sandra J. Aubuchon saubuchon@handi-craft.com

www.drbrownsbaby.com/medical

240 ml bottle. Only fits with a Y-cut nipple.

https://www.enfamil.com/products/accessories/grad-u-feed-nurser-6-oz-case-6

http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/products/576/specialneeds-feeder

http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/products/576/specialneeds-feeder

There are a variety of bottles and brands. Speak with your healthcare provider about what may be appropriate for your child.

https://www.enfamil.com/products/accessories/cleft-lip-palate-nurser-6-oz-case-6

Suction only system. Components sold together or separately.

https://www.medela.ca/breastfeeding/products/feeding/calma

Liners can be purchased separately.

http://www.playtexbaby.com/products/playtex-drop-ins-liners

http://www.playtexbaby.com/products/playtex-ventaire

http://www.comotomo.com/portfolio/babybottle/

5 ounce or 8 ounce

https://lansinoh.com/collections/bottles-nipples

https://www.mimijumi.com/collections/shop-bottles

https://www.drbrownsbaby.com/medical/products/slow-nipples/

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: to order from Dr. Brown’s you must set up an account first. Dr. Brown’s Medical Rep: Sandra J. Aubuchon saubuchon@handi-craft.com
www.drbrownsbaby.com/medical

Additional resources: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

https://www.drbrownsbaby.com/medical/products/slow-nipples/

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: to order from Dr. Brown’s you must set up an account first. Dr. Brown’s Medical Rep: Sandra J. Aubuchon saubuchon@handi-craft.com
www.drbrownsbaby.com/medical

Additional resources: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: to order from Dr. Brown’s you must set up an account first. Dr. Brown’s Medical Rep: Sandra J. Aubuchon saubuchon@handi-craft.com
www.drbrownsbaby.com/medical

Additional resources: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

Multiple options available:

https://www.drbrownsbaby.com/product-category/baby-bottle-nipples-bottle-feeding/

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: to order from Dr. Brown’s you must set up an account first. Dr. Brown’s Medical Rep: Sandra J. Aubuchon saubuchon@handi-craft.com
www.drbrownsbaby.com/medical

Additional resources: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

Purple collar

https://www.enfamil.com/products/extra-slow-flow-nipples/nipple-accessories-case-of-12/

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

Teal / Mint collar

https://www.enfamil.com/products/slow-flow-nipple-latex-free/nipples-case-of-12

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

Blue collar

https://www.enfamil.com/products/standard-flow-nipple-latex-free/nipples-case-of-12

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

Yellow collar. Fast flow.

https://www.enfamil.com/products/accessories/enfamil-cross-cut-nipple-case-12

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

Compression only system. May not ship to Canada.

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

Multiple options available.

https://www.philips.ca/c-m-mo/baby-bottles-nipples

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

• nfant® Extra Slow Flow Nipple & Ring - Gold
• nfant® Slow Flow Nipple & Ring - Purple
• nfant® Standard Flow Nipple & Ring - White
• nfant® No Flow Nipple & Ring - Silver
• nfant® 2X Standard Flow Nipple & Ring - Blue
• nfant® 3X Standard Flow Nipple & Ring - Green

*may be hard to find in Canada

https://www.nfant.com/nfantnipples 

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

https://www.tommeetippee.com/en-us/product/bottle-feeding/nipples

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

https://www.tommeetippee.com/en-us/product/bottle-feeding/nipples

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/products/489/wide-base-nipple-3-pack-slow-flow

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/products/595/calma---breast-milk-feeding-nipple

Additional Resources: Choosing a Bottle Nipple handout

For healthcare providers: see Table 18: Nipple Flow Rates

Multiple options available including manual and electronic.

https://www.medela.ca/breastfeeding/products/breast-pumps

• AHS Public Health offers breast pumps for short term loan:
  https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/service.aspx?Id=7808
• Some drug stores also offer breast pumps for rental

Sizes: 16, 20 and 24 mm

https://www.medela.ca/breastfeeding/products/breast-care/contact-nipple-shield

https://lansinoh.com/products/lanolin-nipple-cream

https://www.medela.ca/breastfeeding/products/breast-care/tender-care-lanolin

One piece pacifier. Pink or Blue.

https://www.drbrownsbaby.com/product/dr-browns-happypaci-silicone-pacifier-stage-1-0m-pink-2-count/

Multiple brands available.

Eg: NUK® Newborn Orthodontic Pacifier-Exerciser.

https://www.drbrownsbaby.com/product/prevent-contoured-pacifiers-2-count/

https://www.jollypop.com/jollypop-pacifier-s/104.htm

Available at multiple locations and online.

https://www.philips.ca/c-p/SCF190_01/avent-soothie-pacifier

Metered straw.

SafeStraw™ Drinking Aid for Thick Liquid

SafeStraw™ Drinking Aid for Thin Liquid

These can be down to 4” or something appropriately sized.

Reuasble. Multiple shapes and brands available.

Multiple brands available. eg: https://www.caringsolutions.ca/products/nosey-cup?_pos=1&_sid=bb80c5af2&_ss=r

Squeezable straw cup. 250 mL.

Some varieties also have:

• no handles
• handles or removable handles
• straws

https://www.performancehealth.ca/sip-tip-drinking-cups#sin=75344

https://www.arktherapeutic.com/arks-sip-tip-with-select-flow-valve/

Multiple brands and varieties available. Some have a weighted straw.

Multiple varieties available. Some have handles.

Juice Bear or Honey Bear squeezable straw cup

Some distributors include:

• https://drhoneybear.com/
• https://www.therapro.com/Browse-Category/Cups-Spoons-Straws-More/Mr-Juice-Bear.html

https://reflo.net/index.shtml

https://rije.ca/index.html

https://www.performancehealth.ca/rije-dysphagia-cup

Multiple retailers in Canada.

Manufacturer's website:
https://ezpzfun.com/products/tiny-cup

There are a variety of water bottles and brands. You can speak with your healthcare provider about what may be appropriate for your child.

https://www.performancehealth.ca/provale-regulating-drinking-cup

https://www.performancehealth.ca/provale-regulating-drinking-cup

Example: Green Sprouts Learning Cup

Universal silicone straw lids. Widely available with or without a cup.

Sizes: Small and Large

https://www.performancehealth.ca/maroon-spoons#sin=108812

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08KB549M4?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_555B0QDX416CAH32TXYV

Multiple varieties available.

Examples:

https://www.performancehealth.ca/pediatric-weighted-utensil#sin=59489

https://www.toolsforkids.ca/collections/daily-living-1/products/weighted-utensils

Options:

• Right and Left handed
• With or without shield

https://www.performancehealth.ca/easieeaters-curved-utensil#sin=64879

Multiple brands and varieties available.

Flexible, flat textured spoon

Note: May be more readily available through Amazon.com (US site)

https://numnumbaby.us/pages/pre-spoon-gootensils

Multiple varieties available.

Hand strap for holding utensils.

Multiple sizes and varieties available.

eg: https://eazyhold.com/

Only available for purchase in the US

https://www.liftware.com/

Non-slip material roll

https://ezpzfun.com/collections/sectioned-plates/products/happy-mat

https://www.performancehealth.ca/saint-romain-non-slip-dishes#sin=135577

Some plates have a suction base or rubber padded bottom

Various age-appropriate sizes and colours

eg: https://www.performancehealth.ca/plate-inside-edge#sin=64840

Different shapes and textures available.

http://chewytubes.com/products/chewy-tubes/

Original: https://www.arktherapeutic.com/arks-grabber-original-oral-motor-chew-tool/

Textured: https://www.arktherapeutic.com/arks-textured-grabber-sensory-chew/

http://chewytubes.com/products/ps-and-qs/

https://nuk-canada.ca/product/oral_care/

Individually wrapped

https://www.puritanmedproducts.com/25-700.html

Individually wrapped

https://www.puritanmedproducts.com/25-711.html

https://www.arktherapeutic.com/arks-lip-blok-3-size-hierarchy/

Variety of colours

https://zoli-inc.com/collections/teethers/products/chubby-gummy-7

Multiple brands available

Multiple brands available

Mutiple sizes with 2 or 3 cups

Multiple brands available

Multiple brands available.

Multiple brands and varieties. Example shown is the Bee9 Safe Wood Knife.

Multiple varieties available such as:

• Rocker T knife
• Angled knife
• Verticle grip knife

https://www.rehabmart.com/product/glassless-trifold-mirrors-27118.html

Example shown:
https://www.plaksmacker.com/Catalog/gloves/flavored

https://www.mealswithmilton.com/

http://www.kinderproducts.ca/SimplyThick.html

https://www.caringsolutions.ca/products/simplythick-easymix-nectar-consistency-br-individual-packets-6g

https://www.simplythick.com/Our-Products/Nectar-Packets

For healthcare providers:

see Table 9 - Thickener Types, Products, Considerations and Recommendations

http://www.kinderproducts.ca/SimplyThick.html

https://www.caringsolutions.ca/collections/simplythick/products/simplythick-easymix-honey-consistency-br-individual-packets-12g

https://www.simplythick.com/Honey-Packets

For healthcare providers:

see Table 9 - Thickener Types, Products, Considerations and Recommendations

Can be used for Hot & Cold Beverages

https://www.healthierthickening.com/purathick/

https://www.caringsolutions.ca/collections/purathick

For healthcare providers:

see Table 9 - Thickener Types, Products, Considerations and Recommendations

https://www.healthierthickening.com/gelmix-infant-thickener/

https://www.caringsolutions.ca/collections/gelmix

For healthcare providers:

see Table 9 - Thickener Types, Products, Considerations and Recommendations

https://www.nestlehealthscience.ca/en/brands/resource-thickenup/thickenup-original

https://www.amazon.ca/Thickenup-Unflavored-Thickener-HEALTHCARE-NUTRITION/dp/B00IG3JX10

For healthcare providers:

see Table 9 - Thickener Types, Products, Considerations and Recommendations

https://www.nestlehealthscience.ca/en/brands/resource-thickenup/thickenup-clear

https://www.caringsolutions.ca/products/thickenup-clear-thickener-tin

For healthcare providers:

see Table 9 - Thickener Types, Products, Considerations and Recommendations

Rice cereal or oat cereal. Multiple brands available.

For healthcare providers:

see Table 9 - Thickener Types, Products, Considerations and Recommendations

For blending / mixing thickened fluids.

Note: Not suitable for Gelmix

Multiple sizes available.

http://colliscurve.ca/

https://www.avivahealth.com/products/collis-curve-curved-bristle-toothbrush

Multiple brands available.

Single use. Oral sponge swab.

Hand Powered suction: https://www.alimed.com/res-q-vac-suction-toothbrush.html

Electric suction: https://www.hims-inc.com/product/electric-suction-toothbrush/

https://www.theeatbar.com/

Kangaroo™ Joey Backpacks are available through Cardinal Health.

Multiple varieties of adapted backpacks are also available:
https://www.feedingtubeawareness.org/backpacks/

Options include handmade or commercially available products. Sewing patterns can also be found online.

Some examples are listed here: https://www.feedingtubeawareness.org/g-gj-tube-belts/

Options include handmade or commercially available products. Sewing patterns can also be found online.

Some examples are listed here:https://www.feedingtubeawareness.org/g-gj-tube-pads/

Some other products that may be useful can be found here:

https://www.feedingtubeawareness.org/resources/useful-products/

• Kangaroo™ Gravity Feeding Bag, 1000 mL (Z8884702500)
• Kangaroo™ Gravity Feeding Bag, Large Bore, 1000 mL (Z702505)

ttps://shop.cardinalhealth.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/chc/kangaroo-gravity-sets

https://shop.cardinalhealth.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/chc/kangaroo-joey-enteral-feeding-pump-sets

https://shop.cardinalhealth.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/chc/kangaroo-connect-enteral-feeding-sets-for-regular-pump

https://mms.mckesson.com/product/992773/Cardinal-77100FD

https://shop.cardinalhealth.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/chc/kangaroo-connect-enteral-feeding-sets-for-regular-pump

Examples include the Miracle O-Ring Syringe (veterinarian grade) or other brands.

https://www.flaghouse.ca/Positioning-Mobility/Positioning-Systems/Corner-Chairs/TUMBLE-FORMS-Corner-Chair-with-Tray.axd

https://www.performancehealth.ca/tumble-forms-2-universal-corner-chair#sin=26347

Comes in multiple sizes.  Floor Sitter Wedge sold separately - starting at $200 USD and up.

https://www.performancehealth.ca/tf2-deluxe-floor-sitter#sin=115483

https://www.keekaroo.com/high-chairs.html

Other features can be added on such as the tray and cushion.

Multiple retailers in Canada.

Manufacturer's website:
https://www.stokke.com/USA/en-us/highchairs/tripp-trapp

Additional Resources: Purchasing a Highchair handout

Comes in multiple sizes and with different base options (eg: wooden, with wheels, etc…). Can also be used with a stroller

2 sizes up to a limit of 30kg/66lbs

https://www.fireflyfriends.com/ca/goto-seat

Three stages: recliner mode for younger babies, assisted feeding with Food and Cup Holder for caregivers and high chair for self-feeders with magnetic stow-away tray.

https://loveoribel.ca/collections/cocoon

Additional Resources: Purchasing a Highchair handout

https://ca-en.pegperego.com/store/pegcaen/en_CA/high-chairs/high-chairs-and-booster-seats/tatamia/p/IMTATANA01BL73

Additional Resources: Purchasing a Highchair handout

https://permobil.ca/rifton/

Multiple brands available.

Additional Resources: Purchasing a Highchair handout

https://www.leckey.com/products/pal

https://www.leckey.com/products/squiggles-seat

Medical grade recliner for nursing in hospital or clinic.

https://patientcare.stryker.com/en/products/furniture/patient-guest-seating/recliners

Optional Tray: $19.

http://bumbocanada.com/

Multiple varieties available.

Note: May be more readily available through Amazon.com (US site)

https://www.kaboost.com/

Multiple sizes available.

https://www.coloplast.ca/comfeel-plus-ulcer-en-ca.aspx

https://hytape.com/

https://www.convatec.ca/products/pc-ccc/2cb408f1-b92f-4520-87e5-32755b237463

Various sizes. Common sizes: 2" x 2" and 4" x 4"

Make-up removal pads are also commonly used.

Various sizes. Common size is 5" x  5"

Various sizes. Common size: 4" x 4"

https://www.coloplast.ca/triad-hydrophilic-wound-dressing-en-ca.aspx

https://www.coloplast.ca/baza-protect-en-ca.aspx

3M Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film

Check with your doctor or nurse about using silver nitrate or other treatment for granulation tissue.

https://www.feedingtubeawareness.org/granulation-tissue/

Various shapes and sizes

Quantities vary

https://shop.cardinalhealth.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/chc/tender-grip-fixation-system

Various brands

Various sizes and brands. Common sizes are 10mL, 30mL, and 50/60mL.

Various sizes and brands. Common size: 50/60mL

Various sizes and brands. Common sizes are 10mL, 30mL, and 50/60mL.

https://granulotion.com/

Web platform that brings together the essentials that parents with disabled, handicapped and sick children may require:

https://www.produitshandy.com/

https://hyfiberforkids.com/

Silicone handles to add to a bottle making it easier to hold independently.

Examples include: https://www.drbrownsbaby.com/product/silicone-handles-narrow/

Various sizes. Common size: 4" x 4"

Various sizes. Common size: 4" x 4"

https://peas.albertahealthservices.ca/FeedingEquipmentFinder?fecs=&dss=&fen=syringes&fei=0

Multiple sizes available.

https://www.coloplast.ca/comfeel-plus-ulcer-en-ca.aspx

https://hytape.com/

3M Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film

Various brands