ChiKids Speech & Feeding, LLC

ChiKids Speech & Feeding, LLC Speech-Language Pathologist, Feeding Specialist, and Certified Lactation Counselor providing resource

04/10/2026

Set your baby up for success with this simple practice!! You CAN DO ALL of these things!!

Follow me here & share with a mom friend for tons of lessons, support, and simple tips to help you along the way!!

04/09/2026

💬 Comment “TODDLER” for a link to check it out & a discount code you won’t find anywhere else!!

It’s a trying time, but we all survive 😂

And some things make it way easier!

If you don’t have a toddler yet, just know this is coming and a will save your sanity! 😅

{Toddler, toddler parenting, toddler meals, catchy, messy eating, baby food}

04/07/2026

I’m Catherine, a pediatric feeding specialist and mom of three!

Today, I’ve got the answer to one of my most asked feeding questions:

⭐️ How do I help my child eat more variety?

The answer:

⭐️ Bring them into the kitchen and get them participating in food prep and cooking! ⭐️

Research shows that children who help with cooking eat a higher quality diet, more fruits & veggies, feel good and feel in control!

Make your kitchen accessible. Make it easy for your child to hop up and join you all the time!

Our favorite way to do this is with the The Tower. It looks beautiful in your kitchen. And it’s always there for your child to join you easily and safely!

Plus, it has two heights so grows with your tiny toddler all the way through childhood.

Whether you’re baking cookies, washing dishes, or chopping veggies, when they’re with you and they’re having fun they’re learning! 🤍

van der Horst K, Ferrage A, Rytz A. Involving children in meal preparation. Effects on food intake. Appetite. 2014 Aug;79:18-24. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2014.03.030. Epub 2014 Apr 4. PMID: 24709485.

Quelly SB. Helping With Meal Preparation and Children’s Dietary Intake: A Literature Review. J Sch Nurs. 2019 Feb;35(1):51-60. doi: 10.1177/1059840518781235. Epub 2018 Jun 12. PMID: 29895188.



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04/03/2026

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04/02/2026

Gagging on solids is one of the most common concerns I hear from parents.

And most of the time, it’s not about the food, it’s about the skill.

Wanna help your baby improve their skill with simple strategies you use at home?

💫 Comment CHEWING and sill send you a link to check out my guide with 9+ strategies to start today! 💫

Small changes today can make a big difference tomorrow.

Save this if textures are hard in your house.


ChiKids Feeding | Mealtime & Milestones

03/31/2026

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So much happens in this little toddler stage!!

And this Learn Kit helps baby practice it all!

03/30/2026

First bites can be tough.

As a pediatric feeding therapist I see this every day.

Here’s what I empower you to do:

Pause 🤍

Step back and give baby a moment or two to continue exploring. You may be surprised that they will take another bite. Keep trying. A first chemist doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t like it.

If they are struggling. Then add something else to the tray. Maybe that’s a utensil with the food on it. Maybe it’s something else that they have tried and enjoyed in the past or something else that’s new. Sometimes a little redirection will keep them calm and you will see them moving back-and-forth between the two!

You’ve got this!! 💪🏻

Share this with a friend who may be starting solids too! And follow along here for more tips, support, and everyday life!

03/26/2026

Water for baby is optional until 12 months, but great for practice and oral skill building! 🤍

💬 Comment WATER below for a link & discount code for this perfect first cup for baby & adorable spring mealtime set!

03/25/2026

🩵 For more tips to help support your child’s chewing development, comment “CHEWING”! I’ll share my 10-page printable guide & the awesome products featured in the video! 🩵

I’m Catherine 👋🏻 Speech Pathologist, feeding therapist, certified lactation counselor, and mom of three here to support you on your feeding journey!

Chewing develops naturally from infant reflexes into mature, chewing through exposure to food and daily eating. But sometimes babies have a little bumps along the way. If your little one is struggling to chew, there are simple strategies you can incorporate into meal time to help!

Today I’m sharing one but I have 8 more simple strategies to help you within my printable GUIDE TO CHEWING! Grab it today and you’ll be on your way!

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Baby food, pediatrics, healthy baby, baby led weaning

03/23/2026

Tired of spending hours of the night scrubbing bottles, ni***es, and pump parts?

Comment “WASH” for a discount code and a link to shop!

I see it all the time as a pediatric feeding therapist, and I lived it as a mom of three. The newborn phase is hard enough without a sink full of feeding gear.

That’s why I love the Grownsy Bottle Washer. It’s a 4-in-1 system that:
⭐️ Washes, sanitizes, and hot-air dries bottles, ni***es, and pump parts using baby-safe, non-toxic dishwashing tablets
⭐️ Uses 12 precision directed sprays to thoroughly clean
⭐️ Completes the washing cycle is 19 minutes (way faster than a 90-minute dishwasher cycle)
⭐️ All in one smart appliance, no extra machines, no hand scrubbing or boiling. And use it throughout your day to have bottles and pump parts ready when you need them!

It’s one of those products I wish I had during the newborn phase, saving time, reducing stress, and letting parents focus on what really matters: bonding with their baby, not the sink.

I highly recommend!

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03/20/2026

Baby on the way or newborn at home? This is for you!!

Comment “LIST” and I’ll send you links to:
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⭐️ My free guide to teething tools and how to use them to help baby build skills early!

03/19/2026

As a pediatric feeding therapist and a mom of three, I know how overwhelming feeding decisions can feel when you’re trying to do what’s best for your newborn.

If your baby needs formula, whether supplementing, combo-feeding, or bottle feeding, here are FOUR important TIPS to remember:

1️⃣ Safe bottle-feeding strategies make a big difference. Use a slow flow ni**le: Slow flow ni***es make it easier for baby to control milk flow. Drinking too quickly can cause coughing, spillage, and air swallowing, making feeding unsafe and uncomfortable.

2️⃣ Feed in an elevated side-lying sidelying position: As seen in this video, this position supports breathing and allows baby improved control while swallowing.

3️⃣ Use paced feeding: Tip the bottle down when baby pauses to breathe to stop passive spillage of the milk into their mouth. Then, tilt it back up once baby starts sucking again. This allows baby to take the lead in sucking and pausing when they are ready.

4️⃣ Choose a formula you feel confident about. Transparency in ingredients, strong safety standards, and thoughtful formulation matter when selecting a formula for your baby.

That’s why many parents appreciate Organic Grass-Fed Whole Milk Formula, which prioritizes transparency and rigorous safety standards.

formula is made from organic grass-fed milk from New Zealand. They:

⭐️ Test every batch for 500+ toxins and heavy metals and perform 2,000+ safety checks before it ever reaches families.

⭐️ Publish their testing limits publicly—because parents deserve clarity, not marketing spin.

⭐️ Follow EU-inspired safety standards that go beyond what’s required in the US.

When you have clear information and support, you can feel confident navigating newborn feeding.

Comment FORMULA for a link to check it out!

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