hi all i have a 7 year old that has slight disablity and he is contentley drooling were can i get bibs for him

Question

he has a disablity called marfans he is always dribbling he is soked by 11am his top can anyone help me thanks

Answer 1

HI
I THINK THE BANDANA IS A GREAT IDEA AS IT WOULD LOOK A LOT COOLER THAN A BIB.
ANOTHER IDEA IF THIS WAS POSSIBLE FOR HIM TO DO IT WOULD BE TO INVEST IN A FEW SWEAT WRIST BANDS AND THEN HE COULD TRY AND WIPE HIS CHIN HIMSELF.
WE USE THESE IN A SCHOOL I WORK IN AND WITH A BIT OF TRAINING THEY MANAGE TO COPE WITH IT QUITE WELL, AND THEY LOOK COOL TOO.
I HAVE ALSO KNOWN SOME CHILDREN WEAR A LITTLE PLASTER BEHIND THE EAR TO STOP DRIBBLING ,I AM UNSURE OF ITS REAL NAME BUT IF YOU THINK IT MAY HELP I WOULD GLADLY FIND OUT MORE INFO FOR YOU.
HOPE THAT IS OF SOME HELP.

Answer 2

You can get bibs for adults so I am sure you can for your son, however I would suggest you discuss this problem with your doctor as I know there is medication that can alleviate excessive drooling.

The bibs we had in the unit I worked in were made for the unit by one of the ladies who worked there - they were very easy to make and this may be your best way to get them. Basically they are a bath towel cut in half length-ways, with a waterproof backing sewn on, a head sized hole is cut in the top 1/3 which is then edged with ribbing ( the sort used for tracksuit waist bands or neck bands). The bib then fits comfortably over the head so there are no ties which can cause discomfort or even injury and the shoulders are also protected.

If you know someone with an over-locker the job can be done in a few minutes, an ordinary machine can do the job as long as it will take the thickness - just use the zigzag for the ribbing.

Answer 3

Hi. My son used to dribble/drool a lot too. We used bandanas and material squares as neckerchiefs so he looked like a cowboy. One bandana would last about 3 hours! We were lucky as our GP referred him to an oral surgeon who did an operation to move the saliva ducts from the front of the mouth to the back, so that the saliva came into direct contact with the swallow reflex, and also removed one of each pair of saliva glands. I don't know if this operation would be available in your area but it may be worth finding out. My son had the operation when he was 5 (he is 11 now) and although he still dribbles sometimes it is nowhere near as bad as it was.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

My friend has a son with a similiar condition. She wraps a bandanna around his neck. It looks cute and does the bib duty. All the best.

Answer 6

go to a medical supply/equipment store. You can also order bibs from your local pharmacy. You can have an Occupational Therapist evaluate his disability and he or she can also help you with finding supplies and equipment.

Answer 7

Keep a pile of fresh teatowels handy - the light towelling ones may be more absorbent than the cotton ones Pop one round his neck and secure it with a peg. Easy to change in a flash. Keep a couple of specially nice ones handy and clean in case anyone comes round.

Answer 8

just put a do rag around his neck, u know like the cowboys wear & a hankie, a bandana, just be careful what colour it is, in some naibourhoods they are gang colours

Answer 9

ebay? If not...start making them and selling them, others probably need them too.

Answer 10

e-bay?