OUR STORY
OUR STORY
Meet the Mom behind Tubesies!
Cecilia Auth has been a pediatric nurse for 20 years. Her passion to help children heal, grow and learn, led to a novel idea, a tube feeding friendly bodysuit that would not only help the parent access the port more easily, but one that encourages the child, with fun vinyl prints over the access window.
In 2016 Tubesies’ first prototype was born out of a pediatric feeding therapy program where Cecilia found a need for more adaptive apparel. After a mom with a G-tube baby reached out during the development stages of Tubesies, Cecilia received incredible feedback, confirming how much a product like Tubesies made a huge difference in their day-to-day lives.
Now, with Tubesies adopted by parents and medical professionals alike, she is proud to offer the Tubesies bodysuit online and at retailers like Zappos Adaptive and Patti + Ricky. She hopes that Tubesies allows parents and caregiver more quality time with their child. When children are comfortable and happy they have more of an opportunity to thrive!
Parents and children love Tubesies!
“I can’t believe how much easier it makes feedings. I knew it’d help but it honestly is better than I’d imagined. The opening is directly where it needs to be and I love the protective layer that helps against leaks. And the fact you can store an extra pad…amazing!”
“Tubesies changed the way we live! With our old bodysuits we would have to undress our daughter completely in order to feed her. Not only do Tubesies offer easy access, the area is kept clean with the gauze!”
“As a nurse in the NICU, the Tubesie is such a helpful tool for feeding, administering medications, and venting without disturbing the sleep of our medically complex patients. It has been helpful for maintaining skin integrity and preventing irritation by minimizing the amount that the tube is pulled or stretched for access, and allows for the tube to be accessed when the baby is in almost any position. And of course, the ability to cover the site is so necessary because babies love nothing more than to grab onto anything in reach (especially if it’s something that they aren’t supposed to grab!)”
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