The nutrition profile and utility of banana puree as a liquid thickener for medically complex infants with dysphagia

Banana puree represents a promising option for thickening feeds in infants with dysphagia, facilitating safe oral feeding opportunities, accelerating the introduction of oral feeding, and, potentially, improving long-term outcomes. Further research is warranted to explore its impact on feeding progression, hospital stays, growth, patient outcomes, and feeding-related behaviors compared with traditional thickening agents.