Storing a nebulizer at the baby center?

[doxxie]

We are probably going to need to take our son's nebulizer into the parks for a treatment or two during the day. I'm looking at possibly getting a portable one but that comes with a price tag of $130. I'm a little hesitant to leave our regular one in the bottom of the stroller just in case (as a replacement would be more like $350). I've never had a problem with things disappearing from the stroller before but I haven't left anything I couldn't replace easily either.

I figure they have lockers available, but does anyone know if you can store something like that at the baby center and travel back there to use it? Or better yet, do they have a nebulizer there we could use if we brought our own tube, mask and such?

Thanks!

Nevermind - We decided to buy a portable unit that we can carry around with us so that we won't have to travel back to one location throughout the day and it should be light enough to take on rides so we don't have to leave it in the stroller (which I didn't expect to be a problem but you never know). I'm having it shipped straight to our resort so now I just hope it arrives without problem on Friday!

 

[Carolina_Ggirl]

Glad you've decided on a solution!

Thought I'd reply anyway with something else to consider possibly in the future....

I'm not sure of your son's age/situation, but did want to pass along some information for consideration based upon our experiences with our son's asthma. My son was hospitalized w/ asthma complications for several days last spring at about 28 months old. Up to that time we were using the traditional nebulizer for the steroid preventative & albuterol when needed. However, the Respiratory Therapists on staff quickly introduced us to the inhaler canisters / holding chamber.

Here's a link with an example of the one we use & an article that may be of interest:http://www.achooallergy.com/asthma-aerochamberholding.asp

http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/inhalers-with-holding-chambers-as-effective-as-nebulizers.html

We love it because of the portability, simplicity, effectiveness and reduced time to administer the medicine (we, including my son, count to five).

This may be something to discuss with your physician to get their feedback. Plus you'll need to get the metered dose inhaler. We have used religiously since last spring & have been extremely pleased. Hoping we can avoid another ambulance ride to the hospital!

 

[doxxie]

However, the Respiratory Therapists on staff quickly introduced us to the inhaler canisters / holding chamber.

Here's a link with an example of the one we use & an article that may be of interest:http://www.achooallergy.com/asthma-aerochamberholding.asp

http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/inhalers-with-holding-chambers-as-effective-as-nebulizers.html

We love it because of the portability, simplicity, effectiveness and reduced time to administer the medicine (we, including my son, count to five).

This may be something to discuss with your physician to get their feedback. Plus you'll need to get the metered dose inhaler. We have used religiously since last spring & have been extremely pleased. Hoping we can avoid another ambulance ride to the hospital!

Duh - I didn't even think about that ($125 later). Neither did hubby though so I won't feel too bad. We have one of those actually. We started with that first when he was younger. Now he's almost 6 (and we're still hoping he'll outgrow this). We were told, however, that the nebulizer is more effective and I always wonder if he's getting the meds or if the cannister is empty, etc. We do use the chamber when we need something like in the middle of the night or take it to the hockey rink with him or something like that.

We've never had the type of emergency that you had and I'm so sorry you did.

Maybe I'll check the return policy...maybe not. We like the nebulizer and we often use it in the car and this one has a DC plug.

 

[Carolina_Ggirl]

Sounds like the one you bought should be great for the trip!! Have a terrific time & tell Mickey "Hi" for me!

 

[doxxie]

Of course, I'll let the baby (almost 2) tell him that -he loves Mickey and I am just hoping he will not be scared!

BTW - in reading your article I did note that it said there is new research showing that the chamber is just as effective as the nebulizer. And apparently DH did think of it, he just didn't mention it because he thought I would have. We were in the midst of making sure DS doesn't have pneumonia and working and getting ready for the trip so I'm just too scattered to think of everything!

Thanks again for your response. Hope you get to say hi to Mickey in person soon.

 

[SueM in MN]

Sounds like you have your plans made, but for future reference, you can store medical equipment or medication at First Aid in each park.
The First Aid stations are located close to Baby Care.

 

[doxxie]

Sounds like you have your plans made, but for future reference, you can store medical equipment or medication at First Aid in each park.
The First Aid stations are located close to Baby Care.

Awesome, I thought you could but I wasn't able to confirm when I called them. But then I started thinking that knowing how we operate it may be a pain to have to loop back around twice in a day if we were at the opposite end of the park!

 

[sus]

I was going to mention too you can definitely store it at baby care. I had to do this with my nephew when he was little. It was actually a great nice place to go back to and give him the treatment in a private, relaxing setting and not have to lug the thing all day. they will gladly hold it for you.