Pediatric Feeding Difficulties in Bozeman

Pediatric Feeding & Self-Care Difficulties

Helping Children Overcome Challenges with Eating, Drinking, and Daily Routines

Does your child struggle with eating, swallowing, or transitioning to new foods? Do they find it difficult to perform basic self-care tasks like dressing, brushing their teeth, or using utensils? Pediatric feeding and self-care difficulties can impact a child’s nutrition, independence, and overall well-being.

At Root Pediatrics in Bozeman, we provide specialized therapy for children experiencing feeding challenges and self-care difficulties. Our team works closely with families to create customized strategies that make mealtime and daily routines easier and more enjoyable.

Signs of Pediatric Feeding & Self-Care Difficulties

Some children experience delays in feeding skills or struggle with self-care tasks due to developmental, sensory, or motor challenges. Common signs include:

• Difficulty chewing, swallowing, or managing food textures
• Gagging, choking, or refusal to eat certain foods
• Picky eating that limits nutrition and growth
• Trouble holding utensils or using a cup without spilling
• Resistance to brushing teeth, dressing, or other self-care activities
• Sensory sensitivities to food textures, clothing, or hygiene routines

How Our Therapy Helps

Our approach focuses on making feeding and self-care tasks easier, safer, and more manageable for children and their families. We provide:
Feeding Therapy

• Strengthening oral-motor skills for chewing and swallowing
• Expanding food acceptance and reducing mealtime stress
• Teaching safe and effective self-feeding techniques

Self-Care Skill Development

• Improving fine motor skills for dressing, grooming, and hygiene
• Teaching step-by-step routines to promote independence
• Helping children tolerate different textures, temperatures, and sensations

Sensory Integration Strategies

• Addressing sensitivities that affect eating and self-care habits
• Introducing gradual exposure to new foods, fabrics, or hygiene routines
• Building coping strategies for children with sensory aversions

Why Early Intervention Matters

Feeding and self-care difficulties can affect a child’s health, independence, and confidence. Addressing these challenges early can:

• Improve nutrition and mealtime participation
• Reduce frustration and mealtime struggles for families
• Increase independence in daily tasks like dressing and grooming
• Build confidence in trying new foods and managing self-care routines

Get Support for Your Child Today

If your child is struggling with feeding or self-care tasks, professional support can make a significant difference. At Root Pediatrics, we help children develop the skills they need to eat, dress, and manage daily routines with confidence.

Contact us today to schedule an evaluation and start your child’s journey toward greater independence.