{"id":8115,"date":"2026-06-25T12:35:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T16:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=8115"},"modified":"2026-07-14T09:13:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T13:13:55","slug":"blended-diets-101-benefits-basics-getting-started","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/tt\/event\/blended-diets-101-benefits-basics-getting-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Blended Diets 101: Benefits, Basics &amp; Getting Started"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blended-Diets-2-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8189\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7998342884761445;width:423px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blended-Diets-2-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blended-Diets-2-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blended-Diets-2-1-10x12.png 10w, https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blended-Diets-2-1-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blended-Diets-2-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div  class=\"tribe-events-schedule tribe-clearfix\" >\n\t<p class=\"tribe-events-schedule__datetime\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__date tribe-events-schedule__date--start\">\n\t\t\t\u0418\u044e\u043b\u044c 30\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__separator tribe-events-schedule__separator--date\">\n\t\t\t\t @ \t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__time tribe-events-schedule__time--start\">\n\t\t\t\t12.00\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__separator tribe-events-schedule__separator--time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t &#8211; \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__time tribe-events-schedule__time--end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t1.00\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many families of tube-fed children, feeding challenges can feel like an ongoing cycle of managing symptoms, adjusting formulas, and searching for solutions. 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Parent panelists will share their personal journeys, including what inspired them to make the transition, what the process looked like, the challenges they faced, and what they wish they had known when they were getting started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed for caregivers of children with feeding tubes, this beginner-friendly session will walk through the fundamentals of blenderized tube feeding, including the research behind its growing popularity, practical steps for getting started, and common misconceptions that often prevent families from exploring this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-you-ll-learn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">You&#8217;ll Learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What blenderized tube feeding is and how it differs from traditional formula feeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why many families report improvements in digestion, comfort, and quality of life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The basic equipment needed to begin (and what you likely already own)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe, simple ways to introduce real food, including for children who have never eaten by mouth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to gradually incorporate blended meals using homemade blends, family meals, or commercial real food formulas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence-based answers to common concerns about tube clogs, food safety, meeting nutrient needs, and growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re curious about trying a single blended meal each week or considering a more significant transition, this webinar will provide practical tools, realistic expectations, and the confidence to explore blenderized tube feeding alongside your child&#8217;s healthcare team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-featured-speakers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Speakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-clinician\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinician<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-1.png 300w, https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-1-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-1-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hilarie Geurink, RD<\/strong>&nbsp;is a pediatric dietitian specializing in blended tube feeding. Through her online community and the <a href=\"https:\/\/blendedtubefeeding.com\">BlendBuddy<\/a> recipe app, she helps families use real food to support digestion, meet nutrition needs, and create feeding routines that work in real life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-parent-voices\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parent Voices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1.png 300w, https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jamie Chong<\/strong>&nbsp;is a former special education teacher and stay-at-home mom to Asher (7), Evie (4), and Arlo (4 months). After Asher experienced a brain injury at birth that affected his ability to eat by mouth, Jamie began preparing blended meals for him when he started solids at age one. 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Knowing her son would likely need a feeding tube, Marissa began researching blended diets well before his gtube surgery. Gregory has been on a blended diet since he got his gtube at age three. Now with a g\/j tube, Gregory still enjoys a blended diet continuously through his j port. Marissa believes that all people deserve to be fed real food and she is passionate about helping parents advocate for how they want to feed their child. You can learn more about Marissa and life with CDKL5 by tuning in to her podcast, CDKL5 in Color.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-22.png 300w, https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-22-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-22-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/deepconnections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-22-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Melanie Kandzierski<\/strong>&nbsp;is the full-time caregiver and mother to her six-year-old daughter,&nbsp;Rosie, who has Dravet syndrome and complex medical needs. 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