Dawn Winkelmann, a speech-language pathologist and feeding therapist, shares invaluable insights on when babies may need feeding therapy. She explains common signs of feeding disorders and reassures parents about the benefits of therapy. Dawn discusses the types of feeding challenges therapy can address and how professionals can help babies transition to solid foods. Listeners learn practical steps for recognizing potential feeding issues and the importance of seeking qualified therapists to ensure a smooth mealtime journey.
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Involve Parents in Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy helps babies learn to eat, chew, and swallow safely under expert guidance.
Parents actively involved in therapy sessions see faster progress and better outcomes.
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Early Intervention Eases Feeding Issues
Feeding therapy is often misunderstood and feared but can require as little as one or two sessions.
Early intervention is critical for successfully helping babies through developmental feeding challenges.
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Use Homework and Tools at Home
Request manageable homework from your feeding therapist to practice skills daily.
Use helpful feeding tools seen in therapy sessions to reinforce progress at home.
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#152: When does a baby need feeding therapy? And how do I know if my baby needs feeding therapy? Even the phrase “feeding therapy” strikes fear into the hearts of parents and caregivers…but feeding therapy is not a bad thing! In this episode I’m interviewing baby-led weaning expert and feeding therapist Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP to explore feeding therapy for infants.
Dawn and I co-teach a number of baby-led weaning programs together, but in this interview we’re exploring feeding therapy for babies. What are the signs of feeding disorders? Is my baby’s feeding issue normal or would we benefit from feeding therapy? Dawn is also discussing the different types of feeding therapy and why some of her clients only need a few sessions before getting back on track with baby-led weaning.
Listen to this episode to learn:
What sort of feeding issues warrant a referral to a feeding therapist...and what exactly does a feeding therapist do in a typical session with your baby?
How does feeding therapy help babies who are struggling with the transition to solid foods get back on track to meeting their nutrition and developmental milestones?
Who do I call or how do I get in touch with a feeding therapist if I think my baby would benefit...and will my pediatrician even know how to give me a referral for a feeding therapist?
Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS.
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