Pediatric swallowing & feeding
Mealtimes should feel safe and happy. If your child is having a hard time with feeding or swallowing, you do not have to figure it out alone. We are here to listen, look closely, and help, with warmth and patience for the whole family.
Our pediatric program
Mini Munchers
The Mini Munchers Program is on a mission to improve the lives of infants and children with feeding and swallowing difficulty. Every evaluation and therapy is delivered by speech-language pathologists trained in pediatric feeding and swallowing.
Swallowing X-Ray
A gentle imaging study to see exactly how your child swallows.
NICU post-care
Feeding follow-up and support for babies after the NICU.
Feeding therapy
Playful, step-by-step help learning to eat and drink safely.
Feeding tube weaning
Careful support moving from tube feeds toward eating by mouth.
When to have your child checked
Trust your gut. It is worth a professional look if your child shows any of these. The earlier we understand what is happening, the easier it is to help.
- Tongue tie
- Fussiness or crying during meals
- Avoiding foods
- Choking, coughing, gagging, or vomiting with eating
- Meals that regularly take longer than 30 minutes
- Trouble gaining weight, dehydration, or failure to thrive
- Congestion at meals or frequent colds and chest infections
Common concerns we help with
Infant & bottle feeding
Fussy feeds, long feeds, or spilling and pulling away. We help babies feed more comfortably and support tired parents along the way.
Picky eating vs. a feeding difference
Many kids are picky. Sometimes, though, a child avoids foods for a deeper reason. We help you tell the difference and know when to worry.
Coughing or gagging at meals
If your child coughs, gags, or seems scared to swallow, we take a gentle look at what is happening and how to make meals easier.
Working with your pediatrician
We team up with your child's doctor and other providers, so everyone is on the same page and your family feels supported.
Care that fits your child
Every evaluation is tailored to your child's age and stage, from newborns to teens. We use kid-friendly steps and meet your child where they are, so the visit feels as easy and comfortable as possible.
Let's make mealtimes easier
Reach out with your questions or book a visit for your child with the Mini Munchers team.
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