Helping children grow through feeding support
Children’s Minnesota offers comprehensive feeding evaluations for infants, children, and teens who have difficulty eating or drinking. Our team supports families navigating a wide range of feeding concerns, including:
- Challenges with sucking, swallowing, or chewing.
- Feeding difficulties related to neurological, developmental, or genetic conditions.
- Concerns with growth, weight gain, or nutrition (including failure to thrive.)
- Stress or behavioral challenges that impact mealtimes.
- Oral aversion or sensory processing challenges that affect feeding and development.
How we support families
Our specialists provide individualized recommendations to help with:
- Establishing a safe and appropriate feeding plan for foods and liquids.
- Transitioning from soft to more textured foods, and increasing food variety.
- Improving participation in mealtimes and building positive routines.
- Reducing dependence on tube feedings.
What to expect at your first visit
During your initial clinic visit, our team completes a comprehensive evaluation. Families leave with clear, actionable recommendations to guide next steps in care.
When needed, we also connect families to additional assessments or services. Our care supports the behavioral, developmental, and sensory factors that can affect feeding, along with practical feeding techniques.
As an organization dedicated to family-centered care, we offer many child and family services and resources, such as interpretive services.
