The Blended Tube Feeding Handbook 1.2 cal - Printed Copy

Your starting point for blended tube feeding — gentle, balanced nutrition at 1.2 kcal/mL.

If your child is new to blended tube feeding, or is managing well on standard volumes but you'd like to transition to real food blends, the 1.2 cal handbook is the right place to begin.

A 1.2 kcal/mL blend delivers slightly more energy than a standard 1.0 kcal/mL formula while still using everyday whole foods that blend smoothly. It's a gentle, manageable starting density - ideal for children who tolerate typical feed volumes and are ready to make the move to blended feeds without needing to significantly concentrate their meals.

Written by our Accredited Practising Dietitian, this handbook gives you everything you need to prepare nutritionally balanced, home-blended tube feeds safely and confidently - without the overwhelm.

Inside you'll find

✓ Practical guidance for getting started with blended tube feeding

✓ Equipment recommendations

✓ Food safety, storage and preparation advice

✓ Tips for preventing tube blockages

✓ Troubleshooting strategies

✓ Foods that blend well (and those that don't)

✓ Nutritionally balanced recipes developed specifically for children receiving blended tube feeds at 1.2 kcal/mL

This handbook is ideal if your child:

• Is just beginning their blended tube feeding journey
• Tolerates standard feed volumes well
• Doesn't need a more concentrated blend due to fluid restrictions or volume intolerance
• Is transitioning from a standard 1.0 kcal/mL formula to real food blends

Not sure which calorie level is right?

We also offer the 1.5 cal and 1.7 cal handbooks for children who need higher energy density due to volume limitations or increased caloric requirements. If you're unsure, your dietitian is the best person to guide you.

Product Details

• Format: Printed Copy
• Length: 20 pages
• Worldwide shipping available

Created by clinicians. Designed for real life.

At Nourish, Feed & Thrive, we believe feeding is about more than nutrition. We know every family's journey is unique, and we're passionate about creating practical, evidence-based resources that make everyday feeding feel more achievable.