Pediatric feeding tubes

What are pediatric feedings tubes?

Feeding tubes are used to provide food to babies or children who cannot get enough nutrients eating through their mouth. Many different conditions can require a feeding tube. 

Types of feeding tubes include:

• Gastrostomy tube (GT)

• Jejunostomy tube (JT)

• Mic-Key button

• Nasoduodenal tube

• Nasogastric tube (NG)