Feeding Therapy
Whether your child struggles with picky eating, swallowing, or oral motor skills, we provide personalized, evidence-based feeding therapy to support family growth, confidence, and happier mealtime experiences.
Nurturing Healthier Mealtimes
Feeding therapy is a specialized service designed to support infants, toddlers, and children who experience challenges with feeding difficulties, swallowing, or oral motor skills.
This therapy addresses both physical and behavioral aspects of feeding, ensuring that children can eat safely, comfortably, and confidently. Whether a child struggles with transitioning to solids, managing sensory sensitivities, or developing proper oral coordination, feeding therapy provides professional guidance. Early intervention through feeding therapy can prevent long-term complications, such as poor growth, nutritional deficiencies, and increased mealtime stress. By working closely with families, feeding therapy supports the child and empowers parents with tools and strategies to make feeding a more positive experience.
Common Reasons Families Reach Out for Feeding Therapy
Many families seek feeding therapy when their child experiences ongoing feeding difficulties that affect daily meals and nutrition. These challenges may involve oral motor coordination, sensory sensitivities, or swallowing concerns that make eating stressful for both children and parents. Common reasons families reach out for feeding therapy include:
Oral motor delays
Sensory sensitivities
Picky eating
Swallowing difficulties
Gagging or choking
Poor weight gain
Difficulty transitioning to solids
Limited food variety
What to Expect from a Feeding Therapy Consultation
At Atlanta Lactation, we provide comprehensive feeding therapy tailored to your child’s unique needs. Our feeding therapy services include a detailed assessment of oral motor skills, feeding patterns, and nutritional intake. Feeding therapy appointments can be conducted in-person or virtually, making support accessible for every family. We may use specialized tools such as adaptive utensils, oral motor exercises, and sensory-based strategies to improve feeding outcomes during sessions. We also provide parents with practical techniques that can be implemented at home for continued progress. Our team of board-certified lactation consultants and pediatric feeding specialists brings extensive infant and child feeding expertise, ensuring compassionate and evidence-based care.
Why Support Matters for Feeding Therapy
When feeding challenges are left unaddressed, children may face risks such as malnutrition, delayed growth, and increased feeding-related anxiety. Parents often feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to help, which can impact the entire family’s mealtime experience. Families gain access to proven techniques that foster safe, effective, and enjoyable feeding by seeking professional support. Studies show that up to 25% of typically developing children and up to 80% of children with developmental delays experience feeding difficulties. With expert guidance, these challenges can be managed successfully, reducing stress and improving overall quality of life. Feeding therapy is not just about nutrition—it’s about creating a foundation for healthy growth, development, and family connection.
What Makes Atlanta Lactation Different
Board-Certified Expertise
You’ll work with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who has advanced clinical training in infant feeding and a deep understanding of bottle feeding challenges, from newborns to older infants.
Personalized Care
No two babies—or parents—are the same. We listen closely, observe thoughtfully, and develop a customized plan that supports your goals, your lifestyle, and your baby’s needs.
Inclusive and Non-Judgmental Approach
We welcome and support all families, regardless of how you feed your baby. Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding, combo feeding, or formula feeding—we’re here to help without bias or pressure.
Convenient Scheduling and Support Options
Choose from in-home or virtual consultations to fit your schedule. We also provide follow-up care and ongoing communication so you never feel alone in the process.
Real Stories. From Real Moms.
Every feeding journey is different, but you’re not alone. These mothers came to us looking for help and found the care, guidance, and confidence they needed. Read their stories to see how Atlanta Lactation has made a difference for families like yours.
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Caree Bong
Working Mom
“My consultant put my mind immediately at ease… I am extremely grateful and highly recommend working with Atlanta Lactation!”
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Gabby Smith
New Mother
“The consultant has been a huge support system… We now nurse comfortably without pain! I’m so happy to have found Atlanta Lactation!”
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Greg & Lindsey Farrell
Grateful Parents
“I appreciated the comprehensiveness of our first appointment… The team helped guide and customize our plan based on our needs… and helped me feel confident in my routine!”
Frequently Asked Questions
About Bottle Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy is a structured intervention designed to help children overcome eating, drinking, chewing, or swallowing difficulties.
If your child has trouble chewing, frequently gags, refuses foods, or struggles to gain weight, it may be time to seek professional help.
A therapist will observe your child eating, assess oral motor skills, and provide strategies and tools tailored to your child’s needs.
In person feeding therapy allows families to receive the best guidance and support to address their baby’s challenges.
The duration depends on the child’s needs, but many families see progress within weeks to months of consistent therapy.
Feeding therapy can support infants, toddlers, and children of all ages who experience feeding challenges.
Ready to Get Help With Feeding Therapy?
We’re here to make this easier. Let’s work together to support you and your baby.
Schedule your feeding therapy appointment with Atlanta Lactation today and take the first step toward a more confident, comfortable feeding journey.
We’re here to help—every step of the way.