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We've been using the buttocks for my 4-year old son's site rotation since he began pumping in Feb. 2005. I know I need to give this area a "rest" so was wondering where is another good site for the infusion set with an active youngster. How long can we use one area (i.e. buttocks) before it's damaged by scar tissue? Where is another good area on the tummy or leg for the site? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
bkfkmc
08-22-2006, 09:51 PM
The nurse told us the tummy would be a great spot IF there is enough fat there. My son does not have enough fat on his tummy right now, so we are also using the bottom. The nurse also recommended the upper outer thigh because she said generally there is more fat there as well. Like you, I only have experience in the one area, so this is only what I have been told.
Ben'sMommy
08-23-2006, 07:03 AM
Ben is 2 and since he began pumping we've always relied on his bum.
I've tried once or twice to give this area a break and I've used his outer thigh but each time Ben has screamed like an ass and acted like it really hurt.
I tried it on there myself just to check and it was a little more painful than the bum but not terribly so.
I also noticed that when the site came off it took longer to heal on the thigh than the bum.
So, now we're back to the bum until he gets a bit bigger. We use a great calendula cream that clears old sites up pretty quickly so hopefully his bum doesn't get sore.