Fwiw I would rather struggle with a tube then the stress of trying to get my dd to eat. To me the tube has eliminated a lot of stress where now my dd is more...
Thanks everyone! I'm going to contact another OT for a second opinion on sensory issues. I'm so glad to hear that they can do fine on liquids. She takes a...
I wonder if her insides will ever really be normal? maybe as she grows more but honestly they are problem not there yet. my mom had a bowel obstruction 2...
Donna, I have to agree with you here. Of course each child and situation is unique however since my dd was tubed last month alot has changed. Not just...
I agree and also would like to add that the ADA might be able to help as they are not giving equal access to your child in the community because of the child's...
the ADA works best with publicly funded day care like if there is a head start he can be in. I've not done day care for dd but usually do pay 15 dollars per...
My young charge, Daniel, who is currently 15 months of age, has always had problems with feedings. But now that all his medical reasons have been resolved it's...
The child I care for has the same tounge issue. He went to feeding therapy at TCH for many months. We had the same issue with baby food also. Not because he...
We use Thick-it with our son's milk. He is 3 years old. He refuses thickened juice or water, but thickened milk (with Thick-it and Carnation instant...
I work in a nursing home beside having daughter on thick-it also. Have never had a issue with chunks either. Best thing that I do is to take pedi-sure with 1...
Thanks for the idea...how old was the little boy when you did this? You're probably right about not putting hunger with food. I've always said she plays with...
Yes, Daniel is a chunky monkey also. We gave him only water, no juice. We did this when he was 11 months old, he's now 15 months. Sometimes we repeat it just...
Monica, I have this problem with my son. He is does not have any tubes, but it is very fustarting to get him to try other foods. We have although come along...
We puree whatever we eat for dinner and give it to him. As long as it's smooth enough he's fine with it. But any texture or lumps and he gags. He can't vomit...
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My daughter did not even try to eat cheerios, baby food or anything until she was over 3 years old! Though her situation was different and we didn't find out...
It helps with growth - but it does not help them learn to eat whatsoever. Jen, I am not real sure where you are going with the statement above. BUT, I can ...
I thought this was about refusing SOLIDS?????? A feeding tube does not help them eat orally with a spoon and get used to textures - unless something has...
There's nothing wrong with a g-tube or g-buton if the child is failing to flourish. While the child gets their main caloric intake by the tube (thus taking the...
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Hi Monica, I am by no means a professional, but thought I'd share what my daughter's OT has us doing and so far it has worked pretty well. The OT has me...
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These are great ideas, thanks! Have any ideas for the texture challenged baby? ... daughter's OT ... introduce ... twice a day ... was ... chair tray, ... we...
My daughter was/is texture challenged which is why we'd choose two foods at a time, one soft and one harder. I'm trying to think of what else we've done. We...
From all I've read from everyone, it sounds like we were really lucky with our daycare. Maybe they were just too attached to him to give him up, but we talked...
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AGAIN, This child IS drinking by the bottle and NOT failing to flourish!! WHY in the world is this group so stuck on being tube fed is beyond me! My opinions...