Drooling can be caused by postural issues, reflux, numbness, lack of sensation, an impairment of swallowing, nausea, food sensitivity, as a result of medications, poor rest posture of the jaw and/or during teething. In infant development, drooling is very common. We typically see babies drooling into the toddler years. After about two years old, excessive...
Read MoreWhen baby led weaning doesn’t work SLPs are called in for support. Often parents are concerned that their child is rejecting food when initially presented to them. The child spits it out &/or gags on it and may show limited to no interest in eating solids. Parents have told me that they have to trick...
Read MoreAre you wondering if your child is ready to start solids, but don’t really know where to look for support? First an SLP is a great resource guide. Second the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a baby should be at least 6 months old before they can bring anything solid to their mouth, yet...
Read MoreWhen you are wondering if your baby is ready for solids it really comes down to if your baby is ready for solids. It seems simple in theory but reality is your baby has to be ready to accept and tolerate food even if you are ready to give your baby solids. There is researched...
Read MoreMelanie Potock , MA, CCC-SLP is an expert in feeding help for the picky eaters. Melanie has always been a forward thinker in ways to help expand picky eating. I admire her work and have attended several of her conferences. She has written several books on the topic and she is a well versed person on...
Read MoreThis chart was designed by American Speech-Language Association and defines the role that speech-language pathologists play in treating feeding and swallowing disorders. Please take a look at the signs of trouble listed below:
Read MoreWe are always trying to find the best products for our kids to use. I often find myself researching and stocking up on new baby and child feeding products at Bed Bath and Beyond (linking to SOME of favorite things) and answering questions for parents who are also shopping. A common question parents ask me...
Read MoreWhat is an Obi? In short an Obi is a robotic feeding device that is making the lives of so many individuals more enjoyable. Because food is something that is said to bring people together, it is a very important aspect of life. This device brings the power of independent eating to those with motor...
Read MoreRound. Crunchy. Salty. Simple. These are often the characteristics I hear from parents regarding foods that their children will eat during mealtime. As a feeding specialist, I have seen this type of aversive eating many times before. Picky eaters tend to have less variation in their diet, often leading to poor nutrition and poor growth....
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