Supporting the Shift: How Drew’s Cruisers™ Adapts to Vascular Access Innovations
Adapting to Evolving Pediatric Care: The Role of Drew’s Cruisers™
In recent years, pediatric healthcare has seen a transformative shift in how long-term intravenous therapies are managed for infants and young children. One of the most significant changes is the growing use of implantable venous access devices, known as mediports, which are increasingly preferred over traditional external central lines. This move is largely due to mediports’ reduced infection risk, enhanced comfort, and improved overall quality of life for pediatric patients.
At Zip With Us®, we’re proud to evolve alongside these medical advancements. Our beloved Drew’s Cruisers™—adapted onesies originally designed for central line access—have grown to meet the needs of today’s patients. We now offer ZipCruisers™, thoughtfully updated to accommodate mediport access with the same trusted features as the original designs.
Why Mediports, and Why Now?
Mediports are small devices implanted beneath the skin that provide a reliable and less intrusive way to administer medications, draw blood, or deliver nutrition. Thanks to technological advances and miniaturized designs, mediports are now more compatible with even the smallest patients, including infants.
This innovation means many hospitals now choose mediports for long-term treatments. They offer increased safety and less maintenance, giving babies and children greater freedom of movement and more opportunities to just be kids.
ZipCruisers™: Built for the Moment
To meet this shift in care, our ZipCruisers™ were designed specifically with mediports in mind—offering the same "bells and whistles" parents and providers have come to love from Drew’s Cruisers™:
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Side Snaps for easy on/off dressing without disturbing medical devices
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Velcro Back Pocket for safely and conveniently tucking away medical lines
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Soft, High-Quality Fabric gentle on sensitive skin
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Strategic Zipper Openings for effortless access to mediports
These thoughtful touches aren’t just about convenience—they’re about development. When babies can safely move and play, they’re less likely to experience stagnation or delays that can occur when caregivers are too worried about dislodging lines to put their child down or allow independent movement.
Empowering Families and Providers
ZipCruisers™ ease the emotional and physical burden for caregivers, giving them confidence that their child’s clothing is not only safe, but supportive of treatment. Providers benefit from easier access during procedures, less dressing removal, and fewer disruptions to care.
A Continued Commitment to Innovation
At Zip With Us®, we never stop listening, learning, and adapting. We work hand in hand with the medical professionals who care for our patients, and with the families living this journey every day. Your support helps us continue to provide free, medically adapted apparel that grows with the needs of children in treatment.
Help Us Keep the Momentum Going
Every garment we create makes a difference. Whether it's a Drew’s Cruiser™ or a ZipCruiser™, we’re designing for safety, comfort, and childhood itself.
Thank you for being part of this movement.
