REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS FOR TUBE FEEDERS

For those who use a feeding tube, this season brings a unique opportunity: organizing and refreshing your feeding and medical supplies.

Cleaning might not be your favorite thing, but it can help your home feel calmer and make tubie time easier.

March is National Nutrition Month® (NNM), a yearly celebration created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight the importance of good nutrition for everyone.

Hello superstars! It’s your pal Ava here, ready to wag into March and help you celebrate National Nutrition Month®

One of the most common questions we receive on our Facebook page is whether or not it is okay to swim with a feeding tube.

An intensive feeding program helps kids who have trouble eating.

As tube feeding is your child’s lifeline to getting the nutrition they need, it can cause anxiety for some parents to have their tube-fed child sleep over at someone else’s home.

A child who has a chronically ill sibling may feel a wide variety of emotions…Putting yourself in a sibling’s shoes can help develop empathy for what they are going through.

Blenderized tube feeding (BTF for short) is not new. Some people add blenderized foods into their diets as a once-in-a-while supplement or use it as their main form of nutrition.

…your feeding tube doesn’t define your worth or your ability to connect. It’s simply one part of your story.

You might not eat by mouth, but your mouth still needs care every day.

Winter brings cooler temperatures, extra layers, and the challenge of staying comfortable — especially when managing a feeding tube.

If you have a feeding tube like me, you know that dressing for winter takes a little extra thought.

Families with feeding tubes can focus on fun things to do that can spark creativity, learn new things, and feel close to others…

Since I have a feeding tube too, I know holidays can feel tricky. But there are so many ways to enjoy the season…

The holidays can be fun and full of love, but for caregivers they can also bring extra stress.

I want to help you stay happy and healthy this season!

You can still have a frightfully fun night without eating a single sweet!

Your feeding tube can be hidden, blended in, or even featured as part of your costume…

Your feeding tube has the job of helping you get the nutrition you need.

Real talk about going back to school when you have a feeding tube.

Here are some strategies to help you thrive on campus…

Here is how to make school super fun and comfy, even with a feeding tube…

Being at a picnic or BBQ with an enteral feeding tube can be hard.

It is your fluffy pal, Ava, here with some tail-wagging advice for having a blast at picnics and BBQs

Ava here to help you get ready for your big adventure, whether it is a trip to a faraway land or a fun staycation at home.

For most of us, planning a trip away is exciting, but it might feel a little more worrisome if you are organizing a vacation when you, or someone in your family has a feeding tube.

Taking care of yourself is not always easy. When you are navigating health challenges or managing complex needs, speaking up and being your own voice is crucial.

Parents want the absolute best for their little ones. And when you have a golden doodle pup like my Ava, who has some extra medical needs, you quickly become more than just a mom.

When feeding by mouth isn’t an option, tube feeding (enteral) is one of the best ways to get needed nutrients.

Your healthcare team has suggested you start tube feeding to help your body get the nutrients it needs. Now what?

Blenderized food refers to whole foods that are pureed to a smooth texture to pass through a feeding tube.

People who have a feeding tube can have an active lifestyle.

Learning to speak up for yourself and your goals is one of the most important things you can do.

Tube feeding at home is an exciting step toward a healthy lifestyle.

While you and your child are adjusting to the feeding tube, it may sound like another scary step to think about sending your child to school.

What has a feeding tube and flies through the air? You, of course!

Hi there! It is your trusty golden doodle, Ava, here to lend a paw.

Regular physical activity has big benefits for the health of your body and your brain.

A change in your health care does not just mean learning new skills and making new routines.

If you or someone you love is getting a feeding tube, many feelings and questions may come up.