Feeding problems in infants can range from mild difficulties, such as slow feeding, to more complex issues like severe reflux or refusal to eat. Dr. Mona Dave focuses on early identification and intervention, combining medical evaluation, nutritional guidance, and practical strategies to support successful feeding.
Our approach emphasizes balanced nutrition, age-appropriate feeding techniques, and parental education, helping children establish healthy eating habits and ensuring proper growth and development.
We provide comprehensive support for infants and children experiencing feeding issues:
Identifying causes of feeding problems, including swallowing difficulties, reflux, or sensory feeding issues.
Recommendations for therapy or interventions to improve feeding skills.
Structured routines to encourage proper nutrition and meal tolerance.
Guidance for parents to ensure infants and children meet dietary needs.
Follow-up care to track progress and adjust plans as needed.
Families trust Dr. Mona Dave for her expertise in pediatric gastroenterology and her hands-on approach to feeding issues:
Common problems include difficulty swallowing, slow feeding, reflux, food refusal, and delays in transitioning to solid foods.
Signs include persistent feeding difficulties, poor weight gain, or prolonged distress during meals. A pediatric gastroenterologist can evaluate the underlying cause.
Treatment may include feeding therapy, structured feeding schedules, nutritional adjustments, and management of underlying medical conditions like reflux.
Feeding therapy may be recommended for children who have difficulty learning proper feeding techniques or who have sensory-related eating issues.
Dr. Mona Dave provides guidance on age-appropriate food introduction, texture progression, and strategies to encourage acceptance of solids.