(6-9yrs)

Ostomy Equipment

Pre-cut and moldable products are available from ostomy supply companies. There are also wafers available that need to be cut. Although this age group are starting to use tools, cutting wafers may be difficult for them, they would need help cutting the wafer. 

Many ostomy supply companies provide instructional material with pictures of their products, this will be helpful for your child. 

As your child develops ostomy care independence, it is also a time of growth and body changes. It is important that you revisit your ostomy nurse to assess when you need to change your child’s pouching system. Your child may need to use a large pouch, or a different system. Ostomy equipment varies, such as; two piece or locking systems. The manufacturers of ostomy supplies have programs that will send samples of a variety of products. You will research the system that works best for you and your child’s needs and comfort. Manufacturers also offer odor reducing drops.

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Parent Stories

I sing during bag changes; this always makes him freeze and focus on my voice and lips. Once I’m done, we play for a minute before getting him dressed!

At first whenever I went swimming in the river, my bag would pop off and make a big mess. But then I figured out it was from being full of air, and air floats! Now I am careful to keep all the air out when I swim and it hasn’t been a problem.

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