Blended Tube Feeds

Blended Tube Feeds Consensus Statement from AUS

Blended Tube Feeding

At childfeeding.org we are often asked about blended tube feeding options for children. While blended tube feeds work very well for some children and families, they are not suitable for everyone. Whether or not to try blended tube feeds is an individual decision that should be made with your usual healthcare providers.

In mid-2021 an Australian guideline for blended tube feeds use was created by AusPEN (Australasian Society of Parnteral and Enteral Nutrition).

Click here to read their blended tube feeding resources for families

Click here to read the AusPEN guideline for Clinicians

It is short, practical and may be worth taking to your next consultation if you are interested.