hello@wholechildfeedingtherapy.com
OT 618-960-4066 SLP 541-490-8448
Responsive & holistic approach to pediatric feeding disorders in
the Treasure Valley.
At Whole Child Feeding Therapy we are passionate about discovering and treating the root of the feeding problems that your little one has as well as equipping YOU, the parent, to navigate the challenges these problems can bring
Is your child struggling with...
breast feeding
bottle feeding
feeding refusal
transitioning to solids
improving oral motor skills before and after lip/tongue tie release
Learning to breast feed your child is not always simple. Is baby struggling to latch successfully and maintain latch, gassy after feeds, uncomfortable after feeds or nursing non-stop? There may be an underlying issue that we can help you discover and sort out!
Are you getting ready to return to work and introduction of the bottle has felt like a failure? Many babies struggle to transition from exclusively nursing at the breast into successful bottle use. We can help assess the baby's oral motor skills and function and facilitate improvements!
Transitioning to solids can be scary, confusing, exciting and emotional! There is a lot of information available to new moms, which adds pressure to deciding when and how to introduce. We can walk alongside you through this journey and help you determine the best path for you and your baby based on his/her skills.
“There are two lasting bequests we can give our children, One is roots, the other is wings.” -Hodding Carter
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It all starts with a phone call from you!
During this conversation we can discuss the challenges you and your child are facing. We work with nursing mothers and babies, families attempting to introduce a bottle in order to return to work, babies transitioning to solids, oral motor deficits, tethered oral tissues and more.
We will determine the best time to come to your home and provide a thorough assessment of your child’s feeding skills. Based on your concerns and the baby/child's diagnosis, the OT and/or the SLP will complete the evaluation. This will take 60-90 minutes. When we leave your home, we will provide you with practical hands-on information that you can begin utilizing immediately. We will create a plan to address the goals of the child and your family.
Some little ones need the support of both the OT and the SLP, as well as possible referrals to other specialists within the Treasure Valley. These may include PT, ENT, GI, Chiropractors and others. We look forward to walking alongside you to provide support and guidance throughout your little one’s journey.