How can an SLP help?
Breast & Bottle
Support can be for infants and young children who are having difficulty feeding at the breast or bottle. This may include concerns such as inefficient feeds, stress during feeding, difficulty latching, frequent breaks, or feeding that feels exhausting or overwhelming. The focus is on helping to make feeding your baby feel safer, more comfortable and more manageable day to day.
Eating & Drinking
Support is also available for young children who are learning to eat and drink safely and comfortably. This may include challenges with transitions to solids, advancing textures, using cups, or with strategies to make meals feel less stressful or difficult. The focus is on building feeding skills in a developmentally appropriate way while reducing stress around meals.
What does feeding support look like?
Appointments focus on understanding your child’s feeding, your concerns and your goals, with practical guidance you can use today. Offering services in the comfort of your home, support typically begins with a thorough feeding assessment followed by individualized recommendations and, as needed, follow-up support. Connect with me if you're wanting to see if my services are a good fit for you and your family.
Who do we work with?
In-home support for families of infants and young children who are experiencing feeding challenges or concerns and whether feeding difficulties are new, ongoing, or simply something you’re unsure about.
Families often seek support for concerns such as:
Bottle feeding difficulties or bottle refusal
Breastfeeding challenges
Feeding concerns related to tongue ties
Starting solids
Oral aversion or stress around feeding
A desire for guidance, reassurance, or a clearer plan moving forward
If feeding feels hard, support may be helpful.
These services are often fully or partially reimbursed by extended health benefits under Speech-Language Therapy. Plans vary in coverage amounts and the need for a physicians referral, so check your plans for specific details.
