FEEDING ISSUES- RED FLAGS

- child avoids mealtime

- child accepts a rather limited selection foods (e.g. preference for one type of taste, texture, temperature)

- mealtime is stressful for child and/or caregiver

- child is observed to spit out food

- child pockets food

- gagging present

- cough noted following swallow

- child is demonstrating reluctance to try new foods

If you are observing one or more of these behaviors it might be time to seek a FEEDING evaluation. Chattykiddo Pediatric Therapy offers Feeding evaluations and therapy. Make a call today.