RED FLAGS

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

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• 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)

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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. 

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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.

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Book an assessment today!