Pumpkin, Pear & Date Tube Feeding constipation support
Like me, you may have been taught that we don’t talk about anything poop-related at the dinner table. But that’s not how we roll around here. Why? Because constipation is…
High Calorie Breakfast Burrito Tube Feeding Recipe
When you go to a restaurant and order eggs, you’re almost guaranteed to hear, “How do you like your eggs?” You may have your go-to order…. scrambled, over-easy, poached…. But…
Banana & Yogurt Overnight Oats Tube Feeding Recipe
As a dietitian, I’m always thinking about nutrients and digestion, but I also know that in real life, the blends that work are the ones you can make without stress…
Fear Not the G-Tube: Learning to Thrive Eating Through a Feeding Tube
I’ve always been hesitant to join tube feeding communities online. I don’t see myself as compromised. However, after reading story after story inside BlendBuddy, I was struck by the courage…
Chicken, Apple & Sweet Potato Tube Feeding Recipe
I saw something on Instagram recently that motherhood is a never ending cycle of deciding “what’s for dinner?” Can you relate? When the decision fatigue hits hard, I tend to…
The Hidden Emotional Weight of Tube Feeding (and How to Reconnect With Yourself)
Guest Post by Amy Haydak I’m Amy Haydak, a licensed social worker, author, and mom. Over the years, I’ve worked with countless families navigating the hidden emotional weight of caregiving,…
Natural Relief for Constipation in Tube-Fed Kids: A Chiropractor’s Perspective
Guest post by Clinton Baney, D.C. If your child has unresolved constipation, diarrhea, reflux, indigestion, and/or colic, then you have likely tried laxatives, supplements, diet changes, or massages to stimulate…
How to Feed Blended Meals for Tube Feeding (Syringe or Pump, Home or On the Go)
If you’ve been tube feeding for a while, you probably have a routine down with formula. It feels familiar, consistent, and doesn’t take a lot of thought. Now you’re thinking…
How to Safely Freeze and Store Homemade Blended Meals for Tube Feeding
If you’re new to blenderized diets, figuring out how to store blended meals can feel like a big question mark. Here’s some good news: You’ve likely kept leftovers in the…
Can Real Food Help with Tube Feeding Issues? These Families Say Yes
If you’re curious about blenderized tube feeding but feel hesitant to get started, you’re not alone. Most families I work with have been told it’s too hard, not safe, or…
The Best Blenders for Tube Feeding (With Discounts!)
If you’re exploring real food options for tube feeding, choosing the right blender can make all the difference. A high-powered blender can simplify prep, reduce frustration, and make it possible…
Recipes for Tube Feeding: Holiday & Seasonal Edition
The holiday season is a perfect time to bring some seasonal warmth to tube feeding! Whether you’re looking to add variety or include your loved one in the season’s meals,…
7 Helpful Tools for Easier, Mess-Free Bolus Feedings
Filling syringes with blended food or commercial thicker products can be a pain and incredibly messy. Every time you draw up more food, you have to dip the syringe in…
Why Typical Tube Feeding Management is Failing Families (And What to Do Instead)
Do you ever feel like you or your loved one are treated as just another case and that your medical team is sticking to the same standard options and not…
Tube Feeding at School: Expert Advice and Practical Tips
Sending your child to school can be overwhelming and a bit scary, especially when you or only a few others handle all their care. However, with careful planning, you can…
6 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Blending Real Food for Tube Feeding
Taking the step to try real food for tube feeding can be scary. You don’t have the time or energy for it not to go well, and sometimes the fear…
Tube Feeding and Hydration: How Proper Fluids Can Improve Digestion and Health
Handling fluid intake with tube feeding can be challenging! First, it’s hard to know how much fluid you need to give in addition to formula or blended food. And even…
Real Food Tube Feeding Formulas: A Dietitian’s Review
Curious what commercial blenderized tube feeding product is best or if you should try one? As more real food products are added to the market, it can be confusing (and…
Blenderized Tube Feeding: What Does the Research Actually Say?
I often hear, “I’m ready to try blenderized tube feeding (BTF), but my medical team tells me it’s not safe.” Understandably, this leaves many families feeling confused and frustrated, as…
Alternatives to Tube Feeding Formula: Flexibility with Real Food
As many of you know, insurance and hospital protocols heavily influence medical care. This structure is important and necessary in many situations, but with tube feeding, it makes it hard…
The Challenge of Holidays with Tube Feeding
The holiday season is fast approaching, and you know what that means: big family gatherings and reconnecting with relatives and friends. For many, it’s a time to celebrate around a…
A Dietitian’s Tips for Your Child’s Feeding Tube Journey, Beyond the Basics
Parenting is filled with challenges, and even more so when your child has medical needs. Choosing a gastrostomy tube is one of those challenging decisions, often filled with many “what-ifs”…
Traveling with a Feeding Tube: Your How-To Guide
Traveling is full of excitement and adventure, but if you or your loved one has a feeding tube, it can feel a bit more complex. But don’t worry, if you’re…
Improving Weight Gain in Children Fed by Feeding Tube: Exploring New Approaches
Hearing that your tube fed child is underweight despite your hard work can be really hard for any parent. The days before the appointment are full of worry, expecting a…
Navigating Tube Feeding Intolerance: Surprising Keys to Success
When you’re told you or your loved one needs a feeding tube, it can feel confusing and overwhelming. It’s not what you anticipated, and if you have no prior tube…
Blenderized Tube Feeding by J Tube: Nic’s Story
Blenderized Tube Feeding by J Tube: Nic’s Story I’m an urban hippie on wheels. I live on a small piece of paradise on the west coast of the North Island…
Blenderized Tube Feeding: 5 Steps for Getting Started from a Registered Dietitian
If you’re like most families I’ve worked with, your tube feeding journey has come with lots of challenges. You’re likely following all the advice even when it makes life harder,…
