https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:18:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-early-intervention-food-issues#post-2668798 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 14:54:11 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2668798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jackiedavis87: my son had severe reflux and feeding was tough for us. We went to OT up until about age 1. My son crawled on time but was a super late walker (18.5 months) and has been slow on all gross motor. Specialists are so helpful because they tell you what to look for a what is normal and what is next, etc. Glad you got the appt! (My son is 4 now and eats completely normally....) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-early-intervention-food-issues#post-2668745 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:54:06 +0000 bubblegum 2668745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay!! That's awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-early-intervention-food-issues#post-2668679 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 12:15:39 +0000 arosebyany 2668679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wanted to give an update that we have An appt. jaunuay 17th for an EI evaluation, I'll update and let y'all know how it goes. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-early-intervention-food-issues#post-2662632 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 22:48:45 +0000 hellobeeboston 2662632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jackiedavis87: Agree with others about getting your own EI. We did for our son, but I did discuss with his Ped. My now 4 year old didn't have any gross motor delays but had/has fine motor issues and definitely had texture issues. He started solids at 8/9 months (lots of gagging) and everything had to be very puréed. We slowly worked up to puffs, etc, but it was a long road... he put stuff in his mouth, but not everything like other kids, didn't like a mess either. Anyway, he has grown out of a lot of it, but looking back I see it was all related to some sensory issues he has. He is 4 now and we do OT to handle some of his sensory aversions (again, many of which he had worked out on his own, but some OT can't hurt) and also for his fine motor development and motor planning. Definitely the earlier you start the better! Let us know what they say... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-early-intervention-food-issues#post-2662533 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:41:31 +0000 arosebyany 2662533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MommySLP: thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-early-intervention-food-issues#post-2662528 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:09:44 +0000 MommySLP 2662528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jackiedavis87: hi! I am a speech pathologist working in early intervention (but in California). You can self refer your child and do not need a doctors referral. Typically services are provided through your local regional center. Here is the early intervention info for Texas -- at the bottom there is a phone number. Typically after you talk to them about a referral, a team will come out to assess your child and make recommendations &amp; possibly recommend services. I'm always a proponent of early intervention, you can always decline services after the assessment and/or the assessment may indicate your child doesn't need services at all. Good luck &amp; hope this helps!<br /> <a href="https://hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/early-childhood-intervention-services" rel="nofollow">https://hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/early-childhood-intervention-services</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-early-intervention-food-issues#post-2662515 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 16:27:36 +0000 bubblegum 2662515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jackiedavis87: No problem!! We do but we're so thankful for all the help he's receiving. Once you see all the benefits your child receives you'll be jumping for jump. An OT is an occupational therapist. They deal with sensory issues and muscles issues. Honestly we had seen our doctor for every checkup and they did not make the recommendation for EI until we mentioned it ourselves. That's why I commend you. Some parents get a clear bill of health from the doctor and roll with it. And of course they're doctors why shouldn't we. But we're the parents and we know our babies and hey if we're wrong then that's awesome but if we're right then we can take the next step in getting help. </p> <p>I would for sure bring this up to them and say you would like to speak to EI and get their take on things. They'll be more than willing to give you the number, I'm sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-early-intervention-food-issues#post-2662513 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 16:20:46 +0000 arosebyany 2662513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: see,this right here is exacly why I ask you ladies! He did have reflux really bad to the point where he had to go on Nexium, and it didn't even occur to me to consider that as a factor, but I feel what your saying makes ssoooo much sense!</p> <p>@Mama Bird: so did he one day, just start putting things in his mouth? Or is that what you mean by personality wise. Thank you so much for your support. I've never really been around babies a lot except him, so I guess it's hard for me to discern what is personality lol.<br /> @bubblegum: once again, thank you so much! It sounds like you have a lot going on, and that your handleing it well! I hope I will to. I'm not sure what an OT is? Also his PED didn't suggest any types of muscletone issues at his 9 month. Maybe it would have been to early?</p> <p> :heart: I love this community! Y'all are helping me feel better right now! I just have another question, I was under the impression that a PED sort of gave a referral for EI. But are y'all saying that I can just find a local EI and get a consult myself? Also FYI I live in Texas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-early-intervention-food-issues#post-2662476 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 14:25:22 +0000 bubblegum 2662476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First I want to say good job on seeing your baby needs more and making moves!! Great job mama. I'm sure they will suggest EI. It might just be a muscle "issue" I use that word loosely. EI might give you an OT though which can help with this. DS has an OT, SI, and Speech therapist. Oh and a DBA! Pat yourself on the back. You're a good mom! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-early-intervention-food-issues#post-2662434 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 13:26:48 +0000 gingerbebe 2662434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah I would totally get him assessed with EI because its completely free and painless and they come to your house. It just takes a few weeks to get it set up so its not a bad idea to call right away.</p> <p>I think your kiddo had reflux? My oldest had it pretty bad, but thankfully it was mostly gone by 6 months. However, he was really slow on solids too and never took his own bottle. Like, he JUST learned how to use a sippy cup at 2 years - after he'd been using a straw cup for a year and was mastering an open cup. He also never took a paci. I think he figured out pouches without help at 18 months? I think in hindsight the reflux had a lot to do with it - he associates food or oral stuff with pain maybe? Even now at 27 months he eats fine but he's just not a food-motivated person. </p> <p>Anyways, we just left out straw cups of water ALL over the house and left little bowls of puffs and cereal all over the house so he could play with food and practice self-feeding. He never got into the BLW stuff because he didn't want to eat. So we spoon fed him purees pretty much until he was 1, but left stuff on his tray to play with at every meal. (*ETA: We still spoonfed the majority of meals while he also fed finger foods to himself until 18 months). I think just shy of his first birthday he started drinking out of straw cups with handles and he started picking up things he KNEW he liked (yogurt melts and blueberries) to feed himself. </p> <p>He didn't TECHNICALLY fall behind on any physical milestones, but he's always been my kid where he'd do it suddenly at the point where I'd think he was delayed. Like literally will just start doing something one day. Crawling, walking, whatever. When he was a baby, he would sorta rolled around the floor and then one day he casually crawled over to me like he'd been doing it forever.</p> <p>Anyways, your babe may need some EI help - perhaps he has some sensory issues - but just be encouraged that its nothing insurmountable. My 27 month old had all those feeding issues and then on top of that he was 6 months delayed with speech because of constant ear infections and he's just now coming into his own verbally, but he's totally healthy and happy and just fine. Like everyone says, most of these issues sort themselves out by 3 years old, just stay on top of it and do your best. You're doing a great job. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-early-intervention-food-issues#post-2662419 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 13:01:10 +0000 Mama Bird 2662419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think EI is always a good route to take if you have concerns. It's free, and at least where I live they go out of their way to make it easy - other than the initial appointment for paperwork, they'll come to your home, day care, whatever is easier.</p> <p>A lot of what you're describing sounds like partly personality, partly stuff that would resolve by itself, but might resolve faster with EI. Has the doctor ever noticed any muscle tone issues? My oldest had low muscle tone and did some of this (in hindsight, it was nice that I could trust him not to eat random small objects). He still doesn't like "slimy" foods, but he's growing out of it. He was very very behind on his milestones at six months, but once he started therapy, it's like a light switch went off and he caught up in no time at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-early-intervention-food-issues#post-2662325 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:47:59 +0000 arosebyany 2662325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I swear I feel like I am always asking for advice and understanding on here, but I have nobody in life, but you ladies who have possibly dealt with these same issues. :happy: I just want to say thanks in advance. </p> <p>DS has a consultation in a week for a few concerns I have. He is coming up on his 1 year birthday!! And even though he seems to try "bear crawling" he isn't quit there yet. He only learned to sit by himself 2 months ago. He can get around by himself, he just doesn't seem to want to go very far. He doesn't pull himself up on anything, but the two main concerns are 1) he doesn't put anything in his mouth, only his fingers. No toys, no food. And 2) he still won't eat solid food. I still have him on stage 2 food beucase anytime I try to feed him anything with texture he flips out. He doesn't eat snacks, I have to physically put everything in his mouth. And no zippy cup because he still doesn't hold his bottle. I'm not even sure how I would go about making him understand he should hold his bottle? I'm mostly looking for anyone else whose child had an adversity to texture? If it improved with age or if intervention was needed. I know I need to talk to the ped, and that's why I made the appt. but I don't want to feel blindsided with whatever he reccomends, I'm sort of just looking for an idea of what to expect him to recommend. </p>