Feeding Therapy Services Near Savannah, GA

Feeding your baby should feel natural, but for many families it does not always go as planned. If your infant is struggling with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or the transition to solid foods, you are not alone. Wee Care Pediatric Therapy provides specialized feeding therapy for infants from birth through 24 months, serving families throughout the Greater Savannah area right in the comfort of home.

Those first two years are full of incredible feeding milestones, from the very first latch to learning to chew and self-feed. When something feels off, early support can make a world of difference. Our therapists are here to help your baby develop the oral motor skills they need to eat safely, comfortably, and confidently. Learn more below or contact us today to start your assessment.

How We Help Mothers & Babies in Greater Savannah

Feeding therapy for infants focuses on the foundational skills babies need to eat and drink successfully. A trained therapist evaluates how your baby latches, sucks, swallows, and coordinates breathing during feeds. As your child grows, therapy can also address the transition from purees to soft solids and eventually to age-appropriate table foods.

At Wee Care, feeding therapy is provided by licensed speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists who specialize in pediatric oral motor development. We always use an evidence-based approach, which means every technique we use is grounded in current research and customized to your baby’s specific needs.

Feeding Challenges We Address

Our feeding therapists are experienced in supporting infants with a wide range of concerns, including:

• Breast and bottle feeding difficulties, including latch and suck-swallow coordination
• Oral motor weakness or low muscle tone affecting feeding
• Sensory-based food aversions and texture sensitivities
• Transitioning from breast or bottle to cup drinking
• Introduction of solid foods and advancing through textures
• Tongue tie and lip tie-related feeding challenges (pre- and post-release support)
• Feeding difficulties related to reflux, prematurity, or other medical conditions
• Picky eating and limited food repertoire in toddlers

Why Home-Based Feeding Therapy Works

There is no better place to work on feeding than right where your baby actually eats. When therapy happens in your kitchen, at your table, and with the bottles, spoons, and highchair your baby already knows, the skills we build together are more likely to stick.

Home-based feeding therapy also means less disruption to nap schedules and daily routines, which is especially important for little ones under two. No rushing across town with a hungry baby. No unfamiliar environments that might throw off an already stressful mealtime. Just calm, focused support in a setting that feels safe for your child.

And because you are right there during every session, you learn the strategies and techniques alongside your baby. We love coaching parents on what to try between visits so that progress does not stop when the session ends. We believe that fostering long-term relationships with our families is key to therapeutic success, and feeding therapy is no exception.

What to Expect from Feeding Therapy at Wee Care

We understand that feeding concerns can feel urgent and emotional, especially with a young baby. Our goal is to take the stress off your plate and give you a clear path forward.

1. Feeding Evaluation:

We start with a comprehensive feeding evaluation that looks at your baby’s oral motor skills, feeding history, and current mealtime challenges. We observe your baby during a feed so we can see exactly what is happening and identify what is getting in the way. We also take the time to listen to your concerns and understand your family’s feeding goals.

2. Personalized Treatment Plan:

Based on what we find, your therapist will build a treatment plan with specific, achievable goals designed around your baby’s age and developmental stage. Whether the focus is improving latch, increasing the variety of accepted textures, or strengthening oral motor skills for chewing, every goal is tailored to your child.

3. Supportive, Hands-On Sessions:

Feeding therapy sessions are gentle, responsive, and always guided by your baby’s cues. We work at your baby’s pace, building positive experiences around food and feeding so that mealtimes can become something the whole family looks forward to. We always will go the extra mile for our patients, and that includes making sure you feel supported and confident as a parent, too.

Signs Your Baby May Benefit from Feeding Therapy

Feeding challenges in infants can look different depending on your baby’s age and stage. If you are experiencing any of the following, it may be time to reach out to a feeding specialist:

Newborns and Young Infants (Birth to 6 Months)

• Difficulty latching or maintaining a latch during breastfeeding
• Prolonged feeding sessions that leave both baby and parent exhausted
• Coughing, choking, or gasping during bottle or breast feeds
• Milk leaking from the corners of the mouth during feeds
• Poor weight gain or failure to thrive
• Arching, crying, or pulling away during mealtimes
• Excessive spit-up or signs of reflux that interfere with feeding

Older Infants and Toddlers (6 to 24 Months)

• Gagging, spitting out, or refusing new food textures
• Difficulty transitioning from purees to soft solids or table foods
• Accepting only a very limited number of foods or textures
• Pocketing food in the cheeks instead of chewing and swallowing
• Difficulty drinking from a cup or transitioning away from the bottle
• Mealtimes that consistently end in tears or frustration for the family
• Delayed self-feeding skills like picking up small pieces of food

Trust your instincts. If feeding feels harder than it should, reaching out early gives your baby the best chance for a positive relationship with food.

What Are Healthy Feeding Milestones For Babies?

0-4 Months

• Nipple feeding by breast or bottle

4-6 Months

• Spoon feeding with thin baby foods such as baby cereals and stage one food

6-7 Months

• Spoon feeding with thicker purees (stage 2)
• Soft mashed table foods

8-10 Months

• Hard Metables such as puffs
• Cup drinking with assistance

10-12 Months

• Soft cubed foods (ie bananas) and soft table foods (ie cooked egg)

18-20 Months

• Using fork and spoon
• Using straw to drink
• Eats wide variety of foods
• Uses a controlled bite

21-24 Months

• Chews with mouth closed
• Distinguishes between finger foods and foods that require utensil
• Has food preferences 
• Chews with a mixture of movements (up/down, left/right)

​Need Help With Feeding? We Serve Families Throughout the Greater Savannah Area

Wee Care Pediatric Therapy is proud to provide infant feeding therapy to families across Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon, Bloomingdale, Garden City, and the surrounding communities. With two clinic locations and home-based services, getting your baby the help they need has never been easier.

Contact us today to get started!