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Hi, I'm Krisi Brackett, MS SLP/CCC this blog is dedicated to current information on pediatric feeding and swallowing issues. Email me at feedingnewsletter@gmail.com with questions.
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Info from Marsha Dunn Klein! I use these bite charts in therapy and found this to be so helpful with our anxious eaters. I copy the charts and send them home with our kids for practice! Mouse Bite Chart Bite Size Discretion Tips This is a chart we use with little ones when we are helping them work on bite sizes. The friendly animal size changes provide cute size contrasts that Keep Reading >>
Marsha Dunn Klein shares this special video from 8 year old Brady. Brady has some advice for other kids learning to try new foods. I post with the permission of Marsha and Brady’s parents. Thank you Brady for helping our kids learn to be ok with new foods! Enjoy Brady’s advice! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWiP_MU7frk&feature=youtu.be Marsha's contact info: Marsha Keep Reading >>
Broccoli Boot Camp Post by Laura Seiverling A Ball State University special education professor has co-authored a comprehensive guide for parents who want their picky children to diversify their diets. Broccoli Boot Camp: Basic Training for Parents of Selective Eaters presents commonsense methods to successfully expand children’s diet and preferences for healthy Keep Reading >>
by Krisi Brackett This has been on my mind lately fueled by discussions on the best way to provide information to caregivers. It’s also a frequent question at my workshops- how to get a family to follow recommendations. We want to help caregivers improve understanding of their child’s feeding issues, provide recommendations, and to get follow through. One thing I have learned Keep Reading >>
Baby won’t eat! – Could it be a feeding aversion? It is estimated that 25 to 45 percent of normal developing babies experience feeding problems. The percentage of babies who display avoidant feeding behavior as a result of an aversion to breastfeeding, bottle-feeding or solids is unknown. Possibly because aversive feeding behavior displayed by babies is in general poorly recognized, often Keep Reading >>
Be a positive role model around food and eating I love this cartoon and the common sense message to be a good example when it comes to feeding your child! Lots of good advice here. https://www.facebook.com/healthy.tas/videos/287038048598625/ We know what happens in your own home has the most impact on your child’s overall eating and feeding habits. Read more here: Keep Reading >>
This information was sent to me from Dr. Brown to share with blog readers. In full disclosure, I do use the Dr. Brown Bottle system with my patients as well as several other types/brands of bottle systems and nipples. I thought this was interesting info and wanted to pass this on. Lisa Kleinz was nice enough to answer 2 questions for me at the end. Krisi Optimize Infant Keep Reading >>
Kids & Open Cup Drinking: Try this Tip! from Melanie Potock Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHWOXhLjYrE&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3iVpCi4423qKIjVC2Mr7MD4gTFhF1cA1i5zOOR1B_0NF4kuBCNTFktHq4 Keep Reading >>