Make the transition to solid foods a little smoother
Starting solids shouldn’t feel confusing or stressful, but for many parents it does. If you’re unsure when to start, what to offer, or worried about choking, we can guide you step-by-step. Our team includes a Dietitian and Occupational Therapist, so you get support for both what to feed and how your baby eats.
If starting solids feels confusing or stressful, you’re not alone
We help you understand exactly what your baby needs and give you a clear plan so mealtimes feel easier.
We can help with:
- When and how to start solids
- Difficulty advancing textures
- Stuck on purees
- Unable to feed themselves or use a spoon
- Not eating enough solid foods
- Upset during mealtimes
- Gagging, choking, or spitting foods out
- Refusing food
- Poor growth
We’re there for every part of your feeding journey
By working together, we walk you and your baby through this new time, guiding you on the first steps to take, how to approach solid food introduction, and what to do when you come up against obstacles.
Our services
The Feeding Group is a team of registered healthcare professionals offering a uniquely collaborative approach which allows us to work together to support your child.
ALREADY STRUGGLING AND WORRIED SOMETHING IS WRONG?
At this stage, feeding skill development and nutrition go hand in hand, which is why a team approach is essential for babies struggling with solids. This consultation looks at nutrition and feeding skills with both Registered Dietitian and Occupational Therapist, so we can understand the full picture and give you clear next steps. You will receive simple but effective recommendations and strategies for you and your baby.
75-minute Feeding Team consultation: $450
JUST STARTING SOLIDS AND WANT TO DO IT RIGHT?
Our Registered Dietitian can help you prepare to introduce solids to your baby, navigating what you need to know to get started with confidence.
60-minute consultation: $180
FEELING UNSURE?
If you aren’t ready to invest in the Feeding Team, we are still here to help guide you through any challenges you are experiencing while starting solids. Speak to a professional on our team who is most aligned with your child’s feeding challenges.
60-minute consultation: $180
Need a follow-up consultation?
What to expect
Our sessions are practical, supportive, and tailored to your baby. No pressure, no judgment.
1. Schedule an appointment
Book an appointment online or with our admin team. Prior to your appointment be sure to complete the online intake form.
2. Bring relevant items to your appointment
You will be asked to bring foods, bottles or cups, growth history, and any other relevant assessments.
3. Assessment
We will ask questions about medical history, development, growth, feeding history, food and nutrition intake.
4. Feeding Observation
We will observe and engage with your child while eating and drinking. This allows for an assessment of their oral motor skills, positioning, sensory preferences, and feeding temperament.
5. Feedback & Recommendations
We will share feedback on your child’s feeding skills and other factors contributing to their feeding challenges and provide recommendations.
6. Suggested Follow-Up
If needed, recommendations for treatments will be made, which can include at-home activities, therapy sessions, or other feeding development resources.
1. Schedule an appointment
Book an appointment online or with our admin team. Prior to your appointment be sure to complete the online intake form.
2. Assessment
We will ask questions about medical history, development, growth, feeding history.
3. Feedback & Recommendations
We will provide recommendations to get started on introducing solids, which may include: assessing readiness, different approaches (baby-led weaning, purees, combined), prevention of allergies, mealtime schedule, how much and how often to offer, texture and size of food, and responsive feeding.
4. Suggested Follow-Up
We recommend booking a follow-up appointment 3-6 weeks after the first appointment so that we can review your child’s progress and discuss the next steps including: advancing textures, when to increase the number of meals, and how to wean breastmilk or formula.
FEELING UNSURE? YOU'RE NOT ALONE. Start Your Journey With The Feeding Group.
Our approach allows us to get to the root cause of feeding challenges and get you and your baby on the path to success. Together we can help you get to a place of feeding confidence.
