Feeding Handouts
Would my baby benefit from Feeding Therapy?
Did you know that Playabilities can see kiddos starting in infancy? Playabilities specializes in supporting parents in the early stages of life beginning with breastfeeding, bottle feeding and the transition to solid foods. Find out if your baby would benefit from feeding therapy below!
Infant Feeding- Red Flags
Playabilities is here to assist when you have concerns regarding your child’s feeding skills. Our therapists support parents and caregivers and provide training in red flags to look for in feeding development. Check out more information below on common Red Flags for babies in the earliest stages of development.
What is Pediatric Feeding Disorder?
Pediatric feeding Disorder (PFD) is identified as impaired oral intake that is not age-appropriate, and is associated with medical, nutritional, feeding skill and/or psychosocial dysfunction. Learn more about what pediatric feeding disorder entails and if your child would benefit from feeding therapy.
Toddler Myths About Eating
There are some common myths about toddlers having difficulty with eating. We support families in the early stages of learning to eat and continue to assist throughout development.
Typical Oral Motor Feeding Skills
Do you know the typical development of oral motor and feeding skills? Oral Motor development is a complex process. We specialize and help educate parents on ways to assist their child with oral motor skills.
Positioning During Feeding
Proper positioning during feeding is a foundation for a child to feel supported in the feeding process. Playabilities therapists can assist with choosing the best and most appropriate seating arrangements for your child.
Playabilities Approach to Feeding Therapy
Playabilities uses a play-based approach to feeding therapy. Learn more about our unique and impactful approach to feeding therapy.
Why Early Referral is Crucial
Early detection and referral for the need of skilled infant feeding therapy is crucial. Playabilities provides support and ideas for parents who have concerns regarding their child’s picky eating and feeding concerns.
Toddler Feeding Concerns
Do you have a toddler who is a picky eater? Learn more about our unique approach to feeding for toddlers with feeding concerns.
Picky Eating Tips & Tricks
Toddlers can be picky when it comes to food. It is common for toddlers to refuse to eat new foods or foods that they once enjoyed. Learn more about Playabilities’ tips & tricks for picky eating.
Common Reasons Children Won't Eat
There are numerous reasons a child may not be motivated to eat. Pain, sensory processing problems, discomfort, and nutritional problems may all be contributing factors to a child having difficulty eating. Learn more about this issues below.
What is Reflux?
Infant reflux is when a baby spits up liquid or food. Reflux can be seen in the earliest stages of a child’s life. Check out information below regarding Reflux and what this can look like early in development.
What is GER?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GER) occurs when one’s stomach contents flow up past the lower esophageal sphincter into the esophagus. Find out more information about GER in the handout below.
Supporting Your G-Tube Fed Child
The decision to have a G-Tube (or NG tube) placed for your child is not one that you have made without a great deal of thought and consideration. Playabilities supports the family throughout this decision and process.
