Feeding Therapy
Feeding your baby or child is more than just providing nutrients and calories for their growth, it's a chance to strengthen relationships, encourage positive social interactions, and support their overall well-being.​We help babies/children and their parents develop positive associations with mealtime, build confidence, and look forward to eating. After all, food is meant to be enjoyed.
Feeding therapy may be beneficial if your child demonstrates any of the following:
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Limited variety of fewer than 20 foods ​
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Anxiety/upset about mealtime or new foods​
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Inappropriate weight gain (overweight/underweight)​
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Choking, gagging, coughing, or vomiting ​
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Distressed by touching foods or bothered by smells
What is a Feeding Disorder?
A feeding disorder is not the same as being a “picky eater.” It’s a medical or developmental condition that can affect a child’s ability to eat certain foods, tolerate specific textures, or participate comfortably in meals. Common reasons for feeding difficulties include:
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​​​​​​​Sensory sensitivities (discomfort with certain smells, textures, or tastes).
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Medical conditions (reflux, allergies, or swallowing difficulties).
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Developmental differences (difficulty chewing or coordination issues).
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Past experiences (choking or medical interventions like intubations/surgery).
Infant
Breast/Chest Feeding​​
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Supporting parents to build their confidence and abilities in breast/chest feeding their baby.
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Latch
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Supply
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Positioning
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Comfort
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Hunger/fullness
Bottle Feeding
Supporting parents to build their confidence and abilities in bottle feeding their baby.
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Types of bottles
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Latch and flow
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Positioning
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Comfort
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Hunger/fullness
Types of Services
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Ask an Expert Feeding Coaching Calls
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Individual (1:1) in-person lactation/infant feeding packages
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Therapeutic services (with an infant-feeding specialized occupational therapist/speech-language pathologist)
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