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How our special needs products help reduce caregiver stress and laundry

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Caitlin
Updated 3 hours ago

Let’s be real: caregiving is basically a full-time circus act, and the never-ending laundry is like that one clown who never leaves. Lil Helper is here to make your act a little less chaotic—and a lot less soggy—with our G-Tube products, Super Scarves, Super Smocks, and Lifesaver Mats.

G-Tube Pads & Port Covers: Your Leak-Defense Squad
G-Tube leaks are the ultimate “why me?” moments. Our G-Tube pads and port covers are soft, absorbent, and come with waterproof backing, snaps, and elastic straps to keep everything exactly where it should be. Translation: fewer soaked shirts, fewer frantic laundry loads, and more time to pretend you have your life together.

Super Scarves: Stylish Discrete Protection
Soft, absorbent, and easy to wear, Super Scarves keep adults’ clothing dry while looking sleek and effortless—because practical doesn’t have to be boring (we've got all the best prints from funky space dinos to classy (aka boring) black lines).

Super Smocks: Chic, Full-Coverage Protection
Super Smocks guard against spills, crafts, and everyday messes with a reversible (one side is absorbent, the other waterproof), reusable design. Bonus: the optional pocket adds convenience without sacrificing style. That means more family meals with less laundry. 

Lifesaver Mats: Protecting Surfaces (and Sanity)
From incontinence to medical supply catastrophes, Lifesaver Mats have your back—literally. These absorbent, waterproof heroes save furniture, bedding, and your mental health.

💦 Lil Helper Quick Wash & Care Cheat Sheet

  • G-Tube Pads and Port Covers: Machine wash warm, skip the bleach, air dry or tumble low. Use a Mesh Laundry Bag to keep them save in your machine. ✅

  • Super Scarves and Smocks: Toss in the laundry with warm water and detergent, air dry or tumble low. No ironing, no judgment. 😉

  • Lifesaver Mats: Machine wash warm with mild detergent or quick wipe for instant wins, tumble low or air dry. Mess contained, sanity intact. 🛡️

Pro Tip: You don’t need a PhD in laundry to keep these heroes ready. A simple wash cycle, commercially available detergent, and low heat is all it takes—less stress, fewer piles, more time for coffee… or naps.

Fewer Messes, Less Stress, More Life
These products are your secret weapon in the battle against spills, leaks, and endless laundry. They catch the chaos before it spreads, saving hours of scrubbing and dozens of shirts. Which means you get more moments for laughter, play, and maybe even a cup of coffee that’s still warm.

At Lil Helper, we’re all about making caregiving manageable, messy moments less terrifying, and life a little more joyful—one pad, scarf, smock, or mat at a time.

Looking for more on Caregiving? Check out our Blog.
Got a suggestion for a product that would make your life even more joyful? Email us at delight@lilhelper.ca 
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