Wedge Pillow - these are those 
	triangular pillows that raise the head in a way that mimics a hospital bed.  
	They are great for keeping the head elevated at night which can reduce pain 
	and swelling from gravity.  The same effect can be attained by stacking 
	regular pillows as well.
	
	
	Small Pillow that can fit between the 
	bars of the RED halo that stick out the back of the head.  This 
	prevents the bars from having to support the entire head and causing 
	unnecessary pressure on the pin sites when the patient is laying on his or 
	her back.
	
	
	Travel Neck Pillow - these can provide 
	extra support so that, again, there is not unnecessary pressure directly on 
	the RED.
	
	
	Miniature Heating Pad - super easy to 
	make yourself: take an old sock and dump a big handful of lentil beans 
	inside, then tie or sew the end shut.  Then, just microwave them as 
	needed.  These are great because you can make them as big or small, 
	stuffed or loose as you want, and they're extremely light weight, so they 
	won't hurt resting against your sensitive face like a normal dense heating 
	pad might.
	
	
	Baby Spoons - normal spoons are just to 
	big to use when the RED is in the way and muscles are too swollen to get the 
	jaw open very wide.  Plus, they're just cute ☺
	
	
	Syringes of all shapes and sizes - ask 
	the hospital for a bunch before you leave.  Use them to shoot any sort 
	of liquid into your mouth, since cups are tough to use and straws are 
	absolutely impossible.
	
	
	Sports Water Bottles - you know those 
	water bottles that football players always use, the kind with the super-long 
	straw that they can use to squirt water through the bars of their helmets?  
	Well, just pretend the RED is a football helmet that never comes off and get 
	some of these because they're another awesome way to get liquids into your 
	mouth!
	
	
	Blender/Food Processor - since you're 
	not allowed to chew, get ready for some gourmet puree!
	
	
	Mini Alarm Clock - put this baby in your 
	pocket and set it to remind you when to take the next pill.  You will 
	have a lot of medications, so be diligent about taking them on time!
	
	
	Medication Chart - this isn't something 
	you buy, but rather something you should invest a few minutes to making.  
	Just list all your meds and record when and how much of each you take, thus 
	preventing the unnecessary stress of trying to memorize everything.
	
	
	Baby Toothbrush - same idea as the baby 
	spoon, it just fits better
	
	
	Water Pick - brushing your teeth is 
	tough, even with the baby toothbrush.  A GENTLE water pick (not the 
	kind with fire hose pressure) can help to keep teeth clean.
	
	Zip-N-Squeeze Bags - these were brought 
	to my attention by Jackie Tait.  They are bags with straws, but instead 
	of sucking, you just squeeze the bag with your hands.  I've never used 
	one, but it sure looks like it would be helpful for RED patients!  
	Check it out at: 
	www.zip-n-squeeze.com