Great (FREE!) Booklet About Pediatric Feeding Issues

I discovered this booklet published by Gerber during my initial research on pediatric feeding issues.  This booklet provides information about normal development, as well as signs of a feeding disorder (see below).  It also provides common reasons why children have feeding difficulties and how you can get help.  Click here to download the booklet.

Early Signs of a Feeding Disorder (my son exhibited 5 out of the 6 signs)

1. Inability to transition to baby food purees by 10 months (oral-motor/sensory)
2. Inability to accept table foods by 12 months (oral-motor/sensory)
3. Inability to transition from breast/bottle by 16 months (lack of proper exposure/oral motor)
4. Inability to wean off baby foods by 16 months (oral-motor/sensory)
5. Avoidance of food groups of specific textures or food groups (sensory)
6. Parents report that the child is difficult for anyone to feed and meals are a battle zone (any combination of the above)