Feeding & Swallowing

Resources

Eating only blended foods at 3? Why? Myths and Red Flags of Fussy Eating Feeding Questionnaire (0-4 years) Baby Led Weaning (BLW) VS Purees: Can They Come Hand in Hand? Ultimate Guide to Baby Led Weaning: What It Is, Benefits, First Foods & Tips 100 Foods Before 1: Baby Led Weaning (BLW) Food Preparation and […]

Bottle Feeding Aversion

Bottle feeding aversion may occur in babies (those who are medically well as well as those who are on tubefeeding or have other issues), but show signs of refusing to drink from the bottle. Feeding becomes a struggle and is stressful to both the caregiver and the baby. Some signs of bottle feeding aversion may […]

Feeding Questionnaire (0-4 years)

The following feeding questionnaire is taken from Feeding Matters, an organisation that focuses on Paediatric Feeding Disorders. Should you have 2 or more answers in orange, do speak to a professional about your child’s feeding difficulties.

Myths and Red Flags of Fussy Eating

“Help! My child does not like to eat his vegetables! I have to hide it or blend it into his food”

“My child only eats white bread, noodles and biscuits. I’m worried that he is getting a balanced diet. What can I do?”

Does any of these sound familiar to you? Did you encounter such difficulties? These are common worries that our parents face at our feeding clinic. But when do you seek professional help? When is it normal?

Eating only blended foods at 3? Why?

“My child has no difficulties speaking, yet, he has difficulties eating food!
I need to blend everything or make mashed foods. He gags the minute food is rough or has texture. He is already 3 years old! We rely a lot on milk for his main nutrition. He has no other medical condition.”