SMALL BITES FEEDING THERAPY
Baby Led Feeding Therapy without the "Woo"
Delight in watching your baby confidently navigate feeding, knowing that you are giving them the foundation and support they need to thrive.
Reach for the moon without leaving your family table!
Holistic home based feeding therapy designed for busy families desiring to increase their baby's skills and relationship with food.
Do you sometimes feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and helpless feeding your baby?
It is not normal, it is not you, and it is not in your head. Here are some signs you and your baby could benefit from some extra support.
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frequent unlatching
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frequent painful feeds
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disrupted sleep
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baby is difficult to soothe
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baby seems gassy/uncomfortable
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takes a long time to eat
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frequent spit ups
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signs of tongue tie
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noisy/breathy feeding
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keeps mouth open at rest
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regular coughing, choking, or gagging
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regular congested sounding breathing
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upset when eating
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difficulty holding food in mouth
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refuses to eat
Our Approach
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We are a holistic occupational therapy practice that specializes in helping babies learn to eat. Small Bites loves working together with our families in order to fine tune the physical and environmental variables to optimize feeding for our tiniest of tots. We have decades of research to back up all of our evidence based approaches, so you can trust us with the most important people in your life.
Meet Amanda
Small Bite’s holistic occupational therapist has a passion for helping children maximize their strength, love of life, and personal capabilities. She has worked hard over the years to find the root cause of her clients challenges in order to help them thrive with confidence. The results that can be achieved with early intervention are exponential and are the reason she loves to serve our families when they are at their youngest.
Amanda has a strong, capable, and amazing daughter with cerebral palsy named Nora. Watching her grow and thrive with the consistent practice of Small Bites techniques has been a large part of the inspiration for bringing this company to you! You can learn more about Nora's story below.
Where to start?
Do you have a few questions or concerns about your baby but can’t quite figure it out on your own? A consultation may be right for you. We offer free 15 minute phone consultations to help determine if Small Bites is a good fit to address your concerns and needs.
Maybe you have done your research and you have a gut feeling that something just isn’t quite right. Would you like someone to take an in-depth look at your baby, listen to your concerns, and recommend a one-of-a-kind treatment plan? A 60-minute evaluation is right for you!
Services
Holistic feeding therapy includes analyses and treatment of many aspects of your child's life such as
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oral motor
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sensory experience
- full body physical assessment
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social and emotional profile
In home sessions
Serving the Raleigh area in your home or community setting.
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individual preferences and desires
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full review of medical and psychological history
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sleep analysis
Virtual sessions
Thrilled to collaborate with you from wherever you call home.
What Our Families Say
"When Amanda came into Noah’s life (he was 3 months old) we were in a pretty dark and scary place. We were desperate for answers and explanations for things and no one was offering either. She was the FIRST person to give me any real answers about my baby and why he was struggling. I will never forget she came in and did an oral assessment and was immediately able to explain some of the things that were going on with him like him having a high palate which resulted in a really strong gag due to his tongue not having the sensory feedback of pushing against his palate. That alone was life changing for me to understand why something about his anatomy translated into a functional impairment."
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Brooke
