I can't find the original post, but I have used Transpore, which is the 3M
plastic tape. Some people find the Micropore (paper tape included with the
SNS) a little annoying since it keeps coming off with the baby's saliva and
that the Durapore (silk tape) is irritating to some women. I worked with a
woman quite a number of years ago who used the SNS long-term and found the
Transpore tape the least irritating of the lot. Could this be what she was
talking about, not tegaderm?

Jan Wenk, IBCLC
Rochester, NY

On 9/16/06, Renee Palting <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> The thin plastic film is called Tegaderm or commonly known as "op-site".
>
> Not only is the Tegaderm expensive, but in my experience has caused
> irritation to the skin.  Also when wet for periods of time, it does peel
>
> off. I personally prefer to use Medipore tape.(no vested interest in the
>
> product)  It is a soft cloth surgical tape that does not cause irritation
> .
> It also sticks well and is perforated to 2 inch segments so it is easily
> to
> dispensed. Parents can also purchase the product in most drugstores or
>
> medical supply stores.
>
>
> Renee Palting, RN, IBCLC, RLC
> Tucson, Arizona
>
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