Blended diet (BD), or blenderised diet, is becoming increasingly common in dietetic practice.1,2 BD is not a new practice but is growing in popularity, and as it does so, the evidence supporting it for paediatric patients is expanding.3,4 This article discusses the benefits and concerns surrounding BD in paediatrics.

With the increase in interest and provision of BD, dietitians have been leading the development of guidelines, research into efficacy and management of patient and carer expectations.5 As dietitians, we must first consider patient safety, how to ensure nutritional adequacy of blends and ensure patients and carers are heard and their viewpoints included.2,6 BD is not suitable for all patients; however, dietitians should be able to justify recommendations to ensure patient autonomy is respected, while navigating the ever-expanding research base.7