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Hi, I'm Krisi Brackett, MS SLP/CCC this blog is dedicated to current information on pediatric feeding and swallowing issues. Email me at feedingnewsletter@gmail.com with questions.

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Introduction to the Spectrum Pediatrics Tube Weaning Program

January 30, 2016 by Krisi Brackett 1 Comment

Today's guest post is from my friend and former colleague Heidi Moreland. Heidi describes the tube weaning program used at Spectrum Pediatrics.   Feeding Tube to Family Table: An Introduction to the Spectrum Pediatrics Tube Weaning Program by Heidi Moreland, heidi@spectrumpediatrics.com   It is well known that children who have significant medical histories requiring feeding tube placement Keep Reading >>

Follow-up comments from Functional Formularies

December 19, 2015 by Krisi Brackett 1 Comment

I am not sure reader's are aware the comment section is in the sidebar. Robin Gentry McGee, founder of Functional Formularies and their dietician Tori Holthaus answered Suzanne's comment. I thought I would post here so you would be sure to see it. Suzanne, thank you for generating such interesting discussion and providing us the opportunity to learn! Krisi   From Robin: Keep Reading >>

Liquid Hope from functional formularies

December 12, 2015 by Krisi Brackett 15 Comments

http://functionalformularies.com/    1. What is Liquid Hope?   Liquid Hope is the worlds’ first and only organic, whole food, and plant-based feeding tube formula and oral meal replacement. Unlike other enteral formulas on the market, Liquid Hope is made with no added sugars and no artificial ingredients – just the wholesomeness of 16 whole food ingredients like garbanzo beans, quinoa, Keep Reading >>

Everything You Wanted to Know about Z Scores but were Afraid to Ask by Sharon Wallace MS RD CSP

December 6, 2015 by Krisi Brackett 6 Comments

I have been asked with increased frequency what a z score is and what is means when evaluating a growth curve. Z scores have been used as a research tool for many years to look at trends in growth in studies. However, now that many hospitals and physicians offices are moving towards an electronic health record, we are beginning to see them used more frequently as a nutrition evaluation tool to Keep Reading >>

More Than Just Growth: The Far-reaching Effects of Nutrition Conference

October 24, 2014 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

Just a quick post for those of you who are local- this looks like a great conference. November 14, 2014 CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION The Annual Southeastern Neonatal/Pediatric Nutrition Conference is designed to provide updated, advanced and practical approaches to contemporary issues in pediatric and neonatal nutrition. This activity will provide unique opportunities to learn, share and Keep Reading >>

Using a Homemade Blenderized Tube Feeding Diet: Interview with Laura Schoenfeld, MPH, RD

April 20, 2014 by Krisi Brackett 2 Comments

1. Most therapists are familiar with the idea of using a blenderized tube feeding diet. Could you briefly describe what it means and talk about who you feel is a good candidate?   Blenderized tube feedings are made of whole foods that have been pureed using a blender and delivered through a patient’s feeding tube. This feeding method has recently been gaining in popularity despite the Keep Reading >>

Ask the Dietician: Comments on recommending infant formulas by Sharon Wallace, RD, CSP, LDN

March 30, 2014 by Krisi Brackett 3 Comments

This post comes from my colleague Sharon, one of the dieticians on our feeding team, in reference to Martina's comment and question on how best to recommend a special formula and how to convince parents to try something new that is more expensive.-Krisi   From Sharon: What I would add to Krisi's response is that there are now so many different 'hydrolyzed formulas" on the market that it Keep Reading >>

Soy Protein-Based Formulas in Infant Feeding- use them or not?

February 16, 2014 by Krisi Brackett 4 Comments

Traditionally, soy protein-based formulas have been recommended as an alternative to cow's milk formula when an infant presents with colic or suspected intolerance or allergy. However, there is evidence and caution moving away from recommendations to use a soy and now indicating a better choice would be to trial a hydrolyzed formula. See below for information regarding the concerns for use of soy Keep Reading >>

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