Completely close off tubing of feeding bag with clamp before adding formula. Fill the feeding bag from the top with formula to correct level. Close the feeding bag according to instructions on back panel. Hang the bag on the IV pole. Add ice or a cold pack to the pouch if desired.
Crushed ice works best.
Be sure to clamp the drainage tube at the bottom of the pouch before adding ice. Slowly open the flow clamp and fill the entire line with formula, but avoid completely filling drip chamber. Close the tubing clamp. Feeding your child If you are using a nasogastric tube which is placed through the nose and into the stomach, you must always confirm the proper location of the tube before starting the feeding. To check the location of the feeding tube, place a stethoscope over the stomach.