Home Plate: The Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program Blog

Food Before One: Is it Really Just for Fun?

If you belong to any parenting groups or follow any parenting blogs online, there is a good chance you’ve heard the phrase “food before one is just for fun.” Proponents of this idea typically believe that breast milk or formula can and should meet all of a child’s feeding needs during the first year of life. So where did this idea come from, and just how accurate is it?

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Andrea Heyman from Kennedy Krieger's Nutrition Dpeartment discusses how you can determine if your child is maintaining a healthy weight and provides some tips for managing their weight and growth over time.

Transitioning from Bottle to Cup

Many children become attached to their usual feeding routine and resist any changes to it. In this post, we discuss the transition from bottle to cup and different methods parents can use to help make their child's transitions as seamless as possible.

Constipation: The Picky Eater’s Plight

Jody Robyler, a nurse practitioner in the Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program at Kennedy Krieger, discusses the causes of constipation, how to tell if your child is constipated, and what to do if your child is experiencing constipation.

Chewing the Fat with Our Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologists

Babies acquire feeding skills as they acquire other developmental skills that serve as the foundation of their eating habits for years to come. In this post, we discuss the typical development of oral motor skills and when you should consider consulting with a professional.

Set Up for Success: Developing a Mealtime Routine

Establishing a consistent mealtime routine is key to ensuring your child enjoys mealtime. In this entry, behavioral feeding specialist Liz Masler offers tips for developing a more structured meal

Why Won't My Child Eat?

There are a variety of reasons why your child may refuse to eat. We'll explore some of those reasons and explain why your child may be reluctant to dig in at dinner time.

School Lunch: It's in the Bag

Do you struggle to think of foods to pack in your picky eater's lunch? We provide recommendations for packing a healthy lunch that your child will eat.

Picking Your Battles with Picky Eaters

Is your child especially particular about the foods they eat? In this post, we discuss picky eating in children and provide tips on how to prevent mealtime battles.