Compass Feeding

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Feeding and Swallowing Services

Rest assured, there are resources and hope for the picky eater or problem feeder in your life. At Compass Feeding, I implement evidence-based food therapy strategies and treatment plans with some of the following focuses: baby-led weaning and food therapy for toddlers.

Feeding is only the tip of a much larger iceberg. I provide thorough assessments to ensure that we examine your child as a whole and choose a feeding therapy approach that meets you and your child’s unique needs.

Baby-led Weaning

• What is baby-led weaning?
  • Baby-led weaning refers to the practice in which babies six-months of age or older skip eating pureed or mushed foods and begin eating finger-foods as soon as the baby can safely self-feed and eat solids.
• Should I start baby-led weaning and how do I start?
  • Before one asks the question “How do I start baby led weaning?” It is important to ask “Is baby led weaning for me?”
    • Each child is precious and unique and will therefore benefit from different practices throughout their development. It is important to consult a professional before implementing new strategies to feed your baby.
  • Please contact me if you would like to know more about baby-led weaning and whether or not it would benefit your baby. (link to contact info)
    • Why should I do baby-led weaning?
      • Baby-Led Weaning Benefits
        • Baby-led weaning can have many benefits including but not limited to:
          • Can reduce fussiness around food and promote good eating habits/behaviors
            • The self-led sensory exploration of their foods can make mealtimes a fun and positive experience. As active participants in their own feeding process, they can explore new foods and textures at their own pace which can gradually and naturally increase their range of foods. It can also encourage healthier independent choices in the future.
          • Can prevent excess weight gain
            • Only babies truly know their own hunger cues! Self-feeding encourages the baby to control how much food they are eating, and can prevent parents from pushing more food when the child may already be full.
          • Promotes family meals
            • During baby-led weaning, children eat with the family and are offered what the family is eating at mealtimes. Everyone eating the same foods at the same time promotes a united family meal.
          • Promotes awareness skills
            • The baby-led weaning process encourages and promotes body awareness by having children be in control of their feeding time.

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