Feeding + Lactation
Starting Solids + Toddler Mealtimes
Starting solids and navigating toddler mealtimes don’t always require traditional feeding therapy. Some families need direct evaluation and treatment, while others need personalized parent coaching and a practical plan. I’ll help you determine the right level of support.
You may benefit from parent coaching if…
- Your child is generally eating safely
- You want guidance introducing solids or advancing textures
- You feel anxious about gagging
- Your toddler throws food or refuses meals
- Your child relies heavily on snacks
- You need help with routines, boundaries, cups, food exposure, or knowing what to serve
- You want to prevent or manage everyday picky eating
- You need a practical, personalized plan but not necessarily traditional weekly therapy
Your child may benefit from feeding therapy if…
- There is coughing, choking, wet breathing, or concern for swallowing safety
- Your child has difficulty chewing or managing food
- There is significant distress, persistent vomiting, or feeding aversion
- Your child is not progressing through textures
- There are growth, hydration, or nutritional concerns
- Intake is extremely restricted
- Your child has complex medical needs or uses a feeding tube
- A direct feeding evaluation is needed
Not sure which type of support is right for your family?
Tell me what’s happening at mealtimes and I’ll help you figure out whether coaching, a feeding evaluation, or a combination is the best next step.
Help Me Choose