Dr. Mom
Trach care at home for babies: A practical, calm guide for caregivers
Going home with a child who has a tracheostomy is both a relief and a new routine. This post is written from a mom’s perspective to help make trach care at home for babies feel manageable, practical, and less intimidating. You’ll find simple steps, supply lists, and the little tips that turn an overwhelming hospital […]
How To Suction A Pediatric Trach Safely: A Mom’s Step-by-Step Walkthrough
A long hospital stay and then heading home with a trach can feel like stepping into a new world. When I first heard the word “suction,” I had no idea what it meant, and I had a thousand questions: “Is it going to hurt my baby? What if I forget to do it? Is it […]
Safe and Simple Syringe Maintenance for Home Healthcare Parents
When you bring a medically complex child home, one of the smallest pieces of equipment—syringes—suddenly becomes essential. This post covers home health syringe maintenance so you can feel confident drawing meds, feeding, cleaning, and storing syringes safely. I’m three years into this life and I want to walk you through what I learned the hard […]
From Hospital to Home: How to Confidently Care for Your Child’s Medication Needs at Home
Moving your child from hospital care to home means learning a lot of new responsibilities. From hospital to home I had to become comfortable with syringes, medicine math, and the frightening responsibility of giving medications that can be dangerous if given incorrectly. If you are in that place, you are not alone. Allow yourself to […]
Caring for Your Child After Discharge: Finding Your New Normal
When the Hospital Stay Changes Everything A long stay in the hospital can be a frightening thing — especially when it’s sudden, unexpected, and life changing. Maybe you were in a car accident, and your once “typical” child is now medically complex. Maybe you gave birth prematurely, and your baby has been in the NICU […]