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RED FLAGS

Does your child meet some of these criteria? 

If so- contact us for assistance

Below are Red Flags for feeding challenges. If your child meets some of these, a feeding assessment may be recommended.

  • Ongoing poor weight gain or weight loss

  • Ongoing choking or coughing during meals

  • Ongoing problems with vomiting

  • More than one incidence of nasal reflux

  • History of traumatic chocking incident

  • ​History of breathing and eating coordination problems with ongoing respiratory issues

  • Parents reporting child as being "Picky" at 2 or more checks (with nurses or doctors)

  • Inability to transfer from baby purees at 10 months of age

  • Inability to accept table solid foods by 12 month of age

  • Inability to transfer from breast/bottle to cup by 16 months of age

  • Has not weaned off baby foods by 16 months of age

  • Avoidance or aversion to foods within one texture or nutrition group

  • Food range of less than 20 foods, especially if foods are being dropped off and not being replaced by new foods

  • Infant who cries and/or arches at most meals

  • Family meal times are stressful and there is fighting around meal times

  • Parent reports that is is difficult for anyone to feed the child

  • Parental history of feeding disorder with a child not meeting weight goals (parent is not the problem but may be more stressed and worried)

If these sound familiar to you, your child may have a feeding difficulty. There are various reasons (sensory processing difficulties, oral motor challenges etc). Let us help you decipher what it is and coach you on how to help. 

Research shows that 50% of fussy eaters do NOT grow out of it. So let's work together to help your child and reduce stress for your family.

Book an assessment today!

Priscila: 072 912 9028 / Natalie: 083 570 7525

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