Infant Feeding Therapy

When a baby isn't feeding as expected, it can be extremely overwhelming and worrisome for the family. At Thriveable, our team is specially trained in infant feeding and is here to support families when feeding challenges arise. We conduct thorough evaluations to assess the baby’s oral structures and function, swallowing abilities, sensory feeding skills, feeding position, and routine to identify the underlying issue. From there, we provide tailored suggestions and treatments to address the problem. For babies struggling with breastfeeding, we collaborate with lactation consultants to provide an in-depth evaluation of the baby's breastfeeding ability. Our evaluations include a detailed medical and feeding history, a comprehensive examination of the baby’s oral structures, and observation during feeding. During treatment sessions, we equip parents with practical tools and strategies to improve feeding at home. Some common infant feeding challenges we evaluate and treat include:

• Difficulty latching to breast or bottle

• Weak suck

• Tongue or lip tie

• Reflux/GERD

• Bottle refusal

• Dysphagia/Swallowing difficulties 

• Difficulty transitioning to purees or solid foods

• Difficulty transitioning to a straw or open cup

• Gagging on purees or solid foods

• Difficulty chewing, spitting food out

• Poor appetite

• Structural differences such as cleft palate