PROJECT INCHSTONE

Elena is 3 months post kidney transplant! Now that Elena has a proper functioning kidney her body is taking full advantage of all the nutritional benefits of Compleat® Pediatric Organic Blends. Elena is an active 3 year old who loves to keep up with her older brothers. She loves to scooter, dance, paint, and laugh. Compleat® Pediatric Organic Blends helps her be our rough and tumble princess. We will forever be grateful for Compleat® Pediatric Organic Blends!

Elena #2

3 years old

Regina has learned how to put a toy in a container! She loves to go back and forth with her parents and her nurse and “put in and take out” toys!

Regina

1 year old

I got Trainer at my job after being on medical leave! I love being able to show everyone that tubies truly can do everything!

Emily

I volunteered as a camp counselor for kids with medical conditions at a summer camp and went ziplining while infusing TPN!
Compleat® formulas are not for parenteral use.

Ashlyn

Greta has been on Compleat® since she was one year old. This past year she started eating more by mouth and she was able to take away her midday feed. She is so excited to be able to attend second grade, tube free, and eat lunch with her friends!

Greta

7 years old

I was able to complete my college finals this semester in the hospital!

Grace

Carter was born at 28 weeks weighing 1 lb and 4 oz and he spent 226 days in the NICU. He is now 7 years old has been fed by tube since birth. Up until 2025 he was on an adult formula because he needed extra calories with less volume. The formula was VERY harsh on his stomach and he suffered with GI issues which even led to bowel obstruction. We finally made the switch to Compleat® and it has made all of the difference. His bowels are moving much better and we are very pleased with his progress. He's starting to gain very good weight.

Carter

7 years old

James was born at 27 weeks of gestation at just 16.2 oz. and 10in long. He struggled to gain weight on infant formula and fortified breast milk. He vomited A LOT. We switched to a J Tube when he was a year old, and started Compleat. He has now been on Compleat for nearly 4 years, and is doing very well, all things considered. He started walking about a year ago, and his communication and understanding has improved so much as well!

James

4 years old

For years Lyon struggled with stomach issues that contributed to constant vomiting and aspiration pneumonia hospital admissions. Since starting Compleat Pediatric Peptide 1.5, Lyon has not had a serious case of emesis or aspiration pneumonia. This is a game changer, Lyon is thriving and it is exciting to see how much of a positive change this has been!

Lyon

9 years old

I've signed up for college again, after 2 years of medical leave; I've also signed up for marching band, which was something I greatly enjoyed throughout high school and I'm very excited to continue!

Abby

Recently got her ostomy removed at the end of May! She loved hanging with her friends and making new ones at the Oley conference.

Rose

7 years old

I’m starting my senior year of college and will be graduating with my BS in Bioengineering at Northeastern University in May 2027 on EN and PN!

Anna

Elena was a small but healthy baby until an ER visit turned into her needing to start dialysis and eventually needing a kidney transplant. Elena was given a G-tube and was started on a kidney friendly formula. When she turned 2 it was time to switch her to a toddler friendly feed. We started her on a pediatric nutrient supplement but her body rejected almost every feed. We struggled with vomiting for months before we heard about Compleat® Pediatric Organic Blends from another parent. We brought it up to our team and then slowly made the switch. There has been a complete change in her and for us after switching to Compleat®. She has been able to tolerate her feeds and gained enough weight to reach her transplant weight! We also no longer have to sit for hours to complete a feed or wait for her to throw up. Compleat® Pediatric Organic Blends was the answer to many prayers, and we will be forever grateful for Compleat®!

Elena

2 years old

There was a time when every ounce gained felt impossible. A time when machines, medications, feeding tubes, surgeries, and fear filled our days more than normal childhood moments. Three heart surgeries before his first birthday, a pacemaker, nearly his entire first year inpatient, ng tube, g tube and then his gj tube…. Things were hard.!
We learned to stop measuring life in milestones and start celebrating inchstones: the tiny victories that families like ours hold onto with everything we have.
A smile after a hard day. Energy to play. Strength to grow. Sitting at the table with family. Laughing without wires and alarms being the center of the moment. Then finally, coming home and each little gain to keep up with his brother and sister.
Joey has taught us that progress does not have to be big to be life changing. Sometimes the smallest steps carry the biggest meaning. And after everything he has overcome, watching him simply get to be little is the greatest gift of all.

Joey

3 years old

Charlotte was born at 22 weeks and has used a feeding tube since birth. She has had her g-tube for a year now and has struggled with solids. At one year adjusted we were switched to Compleat® Pediatric Original 1.0 and noticed immediately that it was easier on her stomach. Since switching she has grown 2 inches and has had the strength to start crawling and now walking! She’s working hard to come off of her g-tube, but we’re happy knowing she’s still getting the nutrients she needs to lead a healthy life!

Charlotte

1 year old

For Crew, one of our recent inchstones was watching him push himself to step over balance beams in therapy and seeing how proud he was of himself. Moments like this may look small to others, but to families like ours… they mean so much. Watching your child believe in themselves is everything. As a mom to a tube-fed child, nutrition is such an important part of helping him grow and accomplish each inchstone. That’s why I’m grateful to have Compleat® in our routine. He has now been taking Compleat® for over a year, and within that year Compleat® has been by our side.

Crew

5 years old

Crew’s mom is a Compleat® Partner

Colson was born at 29 weeks weighing just 3 pounds. From NG, to NJ, to G/J and now just a G, he has relied on tube feeding since the day he was born. An amazing inchstone for us was being able to move from continuous feeds to bolus feeds, thanks to Compleat® Peptide 1.5 formula. It has been such a blessing for him and his tummy!

Colson

3 Years Old

Kasey was born at 29 weeks with a rare abdominal wall birth defect called an Omphalocele. We spent a total of 173 days in the NICU and due to necessary respiratory support throughout the admission and oral aversion, Kasey’s been tube fed his entire life. Being able to use Compleat® Pediatric Organic Blends as the base to Kasey’s recipe made by our dietitian is something we are extremely grateful for. Having a product that is organic and has fruit and vegetable ingredients in it is super important to us. As we dabble through exploring food by mouth, we can be confident that at the end of the day Kasey is always getting the nutrition he needs.

Kasey

8 years old

I have Rumination Syndrome and have tried other formulas that give me bad stomach pains and make me feel sick. But with Compleat® Pediatric Peptide 1.5, I am able to meet my nutritional needs through my NJ tube.

Lina

Baylee was born at 35 weeks with Down Syndrome and an Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD). As a result, she didn’t have the stamina to take a bottle, so she was tube fed and began with a NG tube. We hoped that after her heart was repaired that she would gain stamina and begin oral feeding. However, due to frequent hospitalizations she had developed an oral aversion and continued to need a feeding tube. As Baylee got older, we needed something more calorie dense, so we switched to Compleat®. Eventually we made the decision to get a g-tube and slowly made progress with oral feeding and transitioned to a blended food diet as Baylee continued to slowly work on her oral feeding and drinking skills. At three and a half we officially removed the g-tube and have been tube free since. Baylee is now in first grade and thriving. Her journey was a roller coaster and at times I wasn’t sure if we would ever get here but slowly but surely we did. This year she’s eating lunch at school with her peers and was recently student of the month for her 1st grade classroom.

Baylee

Age 6

Celeste was born with a rare condition called Hyperinsulinism. Her body produces too much insulin causing her to get hypoglycemic. Celeste was tube fed from the day she was born and spent 107 days in the NICU because of her condition. She relies on tube feeds to keep her glucose levels stable to ensure she stays safe and healthy. We love that Compleat® formulas are available in a higher caloric content because it helps to better meet her nutritional needs. It also allows her to receive less volume and still have room in her belly to try new foods and explore oral feeding!

Celeste

1 year old

Our sweet Luke is 6 years old, has Down syndrome, and has had a feeding tube his entire life.

This year has been full of “inch stones” for him—those small but mighty wins that mean everything. After switching to Compleat ® Organic Blends, he finally reached 30 lbs… something we’ve worked so hard for.

But it’s more than just the number. His communication has grown so much—he’s able to tell us what he wants, what he needs, and even where something hurts. And physically, he’s stronger and more confident—walking up and down stairs safely and even jumping with both feet (a BIG deal in our world ).

So proud of you, Lukey. You continue to amaze us every single day.

Luke

6 years old

Wyatt had the incredible opportunity to play bocce at his high school this season – and what a season it was! As the only student with special needs on the team, Wyatt showed up with unwavering determination and heart. His teammates quickly learned how to support him during his turns, and one graduating senior later shared that playing alongside Wyatt was the highlight of their entire season. Everyone walked away with memories – and lessons – they’ll carry with them for a lifetime.

Wyatt

Wyatt’s family is a Compleat® partner

Max was born with congenital heart disease and had a heart transplant at a year old. Due to his heart condition he struggled to eat by mouth and he's had a feeding tube his entire life- and he's been on Compleat® for most of that time. He's been able to grow and thrive on his Compleat® Pediatric Organic Blends, and with as many health concerns as he has- I'm thankful what he's fed with isn't one of them! Although he's 100% tube fed, he does enjoy one thing....ice cream!! On our recent family cruise, he enjoyed many licks of ice cream cones- and it was so awesome to see!

Max

7 years old

Miah has had feeding difficulties since birth & had an NG tube for 6 months then had a G-tube surgically placed. All of her nutrition has been via tube. She was diagnosed with pediatric feeding disorder after 2 years of being tube fed. She dealt with so much vomiting and her body rejected formula after formula until we switched to Compleat® almost 3 years ago! Since switching we have inched our way from refusing to touch foods, to accepting small tastes, to now getting 1-2 meals by mouth! It has been truly amazing to see her resilience and her growth with Compleat® on our side to offer us versatility & flexibility to use via tube or by mouth as we work to transition her to being less tube dependent!

Miah

3 Years Old

Miah’s mom is a Compleat® Partner

Our baby boy, born at 25 weeks, was not able to improve with bottle drinking and his intake reduced dramatically. To keep growing and avoid the constant stress of a wiggly infant pulling the NG tube, our care team decided it was time for a g-tube. We have had tube feeds since and work every day to improve. Since starting daycare, he has inched forward with oral meals. At home we supplement with Compleat® tube feeds to help meet his nutritional needs to support growth. We just turned 2, and are nearing adjusted age 2 which means less of a need for milk, and just maybe thanks to Compleat®, our sweet boy’s tube journey is nearing an end as he eats and explores new foods every day.

Liam

2 years old

Scarlett has recently
graduated from physical therapy! From a kid walk wheelchair, to a gait trainer, and physical therapy twice a week for over four years Scarlett has officially graduated and is walking and running on her own! She still wears her SMO ankle braces for support but she is now in ballet and playing tball! She doesn’t let her feeding tube slow her down one bit!

Scarlett

5 years old

Scarlett’s mom is a Compleat® Partner

Lavender has
accomplished so many incredible goals in the last year! She recently learned how to push a ball in occupational therapy and we are so proud of her!

Lavender

8 years old

Lavender's mom is a Compleat® Partner

Radical acceptance is how I inch forward on a day to day basis. Sometimes even moment to moment. 2025 was filled with a lot of internal struggle for me. I fought very hard to prove to myself and my care team that I could live without nutritional intervention. My nutritionist did me the kindness of letting me come to the conclusion that isn’t true on my own while keeping a close eye on me. She also made sure I had my Compleat safety net on hand at all times. Having the tools to succeed is important. Having someone on your team who listens to you and helps you when you stumble without judgement is invaluable.

Faith Z.

I’ve learned to take the wins as they come and with Mathias that means not expanding to new foods per se but expanding to differences in foods! Pizza has always been a favorite, but recently Mathias tried - and liked - Detroit Style Pizza, which is so different for him! We’ll take that win 🏆 🍕

Mathias

9 years old

Mathias's mom is a Compleat® Partner

Sully has recently been growing so much! He’s
grown over 4 inches in height and is now in the 64th percentile for height and the 73rd percentile for weight, which has been really encouraging to see.

Sully

3 years old

Sully's mom is a Compleat® Partner