Product Update: Kangaroo Joey and E-Pump Feeding Bags • M Files ID 6181 • 11.JUNE.2019Copyright © 2019 Pediatric Home Service

Cleaning a Joey or ePump Feeding Bag

Product UpdateKangaroo Joey and ePump Feeding Bags

Kangaroo Joey and ePump feeding bags are currently available in limited quantities from the manufacturer. PHS expects to receive a small number of feeding bags each month.

PHS must temporarily limit the Kangaroo Joey and ePump feeding bags you can order to four each month. During this period, please follow the directions below to clean and reuse the feeding bag. Call PHS if you are unable to reuse a feeding bag.

Note: To extend life of feeding bag, do not remove bag from pump between feedings. Store pump and attached bag in refrigerator.

Disconnect feeding bag and feeding bag tubing from feeding tube extension.

Fill feeding bag with warm water. Press prime button to flush water through feeding bag tubing into sink or empty container.

Fill feeding bag with cold water. Press prime button to flush water through feeding bag tubing into sink or empty container.

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Store pump with feeding bag attached in closed plastic bag. Place bag in refrigerator between feedings.

4Replace feeding bag if it looks dirty after thorough cleaning or if it no longer works with the food pump.

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Ask your doctor or PHS clinicians whether gravity bag or syringe feedings could work for your child. Go to PHSTIPS.com and click on Nutrition then on Bolus Feedings. Watch the videos on using a gravity feeding bag or a syringe to feed your child. Contact PHS if you cannot use gravity bag or syringe feedings with your child. We may be able to provide a different kind of food pump.

Using a Gravity Feeding Bag, Syringe, or Different Food Pump

TIPSWe have a how-to video for that! To watch videos about feeding with a Gravity Bag or Syringe, go to PHSTips.com