ChiKids Speech & Feeding, LLC

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

08/21/2026

One of the simplest ways to support a positive bottle-feeding experience? Consistency.

As a pediatric feeding specialist, I often talk with families about making feeding feel predictable and comfortable for baby. While every baby has their own temperature preference, having a consistent way to gently warm bottles can be especially helpful when you’re working through feeding challenges or simply trying to make feeding on the go a little easier.

The Grownsy Portable Bottle Warmer has quickly become one of those products I love recommending. It offers precise temperature control, even warming, quick heating, and a rechargeable design that makes it easy to use wherever you are.

And I love the flexibility of the detachable wide-neck ni**le. You can feed directly from the warmer or use the pouring spout to transfer the milk into your baby’s preferred bottle.

Because feeding away from home shouldn’t have to mean sacrificing comfort or consistency.

Save this reel for later, comment WARMER for the link, and use FEED0055 for 12% off!



08/19/2026

You might be surprised to hear that oral care for babies can start even before those first teeth pop through!

Getting yourself and baby into an oral care routine that feels comfortable and consistent can make a big difference for baby. Before baby is actually brushing teeth, these early experiences are all about exploring, building familiarity, and helping oral care become a normal part of the daily routine.

That’s why I love the Safety 1st Baby’s 1st Gummy Grins Oral Care Kit. It gives parents simple tools to introduce oral care through everyday moments.

And there’s something extra special about choosing a brand you already know and trust. Safety 1st has been helping parents care for their little ones for more than 40 years, and their newest oral care products bring that same trusted experience with the most beautiful new design.

Start early. Keep it simple. Make it part of the routine.

Safety 1st

08/18/2026

If your child mashes food but never really chews, this is for you.

True chewing requires:
✔️ Lateral (to the side) tongue movement
✔️ Diagonal jaw movement
✔️ Jaw control and strength
✔️ Practice with the right textures

I created my Chewing Guide to help parents:
• Introduce simple mealtime activities to help advance chewing naturally
• Choose the right foods
• Reduce gagging, spitting and pocketing

Comment “CHEWING” and I’ll send you the guide!

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ChiKids Feeding
Helping babies & toddlers move from mash to chew.

08/14/2026

Comment POP for a link & 15% off code to my fav pop mold for baby!! 🩷

Breastmilk pops are a great way to jump into solids & keep baby busy and learning during a meal.

Creating an invitation to learn means creating an opportunity for baby to explore, practice and learn new skills independently! You create the invite and baby leads the way! 🩷

Baby led weaning,starting solids, baby food, breastfeeding, mom, new mom

08/12/2026

Compleat® tube feeding formulas is doing something amazing! They’re shining a light on something we all should understand: every kid eats differently. And what kids eat is more important than how they eat.

When we are inclusive and understanding, both tubie and non-tubie families bloom.

As a pediatric feeding therapist, one of the most important messages I teach tubie families is that tubie kids, like all kids, deserve to be included in mealtime experience.

Today, FIVE ways we can all include tubie kids in the mealtime experience:

1. Tube feedings can be given at the same times as family, school, and daycare meals. A tubie kid can be fed their meal sitting at the table at home or in daycare or in the school cafeteria, along with family and peers.
2. Tubie kids can help cook with friends and family. They can wash fruits and veggies, chop, stir, add seasoning, and bake dessert.
3. Kids with feeding tubes can participate in meal prep; setting the table, pouring drinks, passing out dinner rolls, or adding veggies to each plate.
4. Tubie kids can go out for dinner! They can get their tube fed meal at the table in a restaurant while their friends and family eat as well.
5. In school, when learning about food and culture, tubie kids can share what’s in their food. While in a different form, it’s made of many of the same foods that the other kids eat by mouth.

Join Compleat® to help normalize tube feeding and join us in creating environments where tubie families feel supported by sharing our song and creating your own version of the song at Compleat.com/whatisbetterthanhow!

Let’s celebrate inclusion at mealtime and help our tubie kids feel loved, understood, and supported! Use under medical supervision.

08/11/2026

I know you’ll love this toddler water bottle just as much as I do!

💬 Comment NEED & I’ll send you the link!! It’s SO good!

As a pediatric feeding therapist, I love products like this that are well-made and support development!

I absolutely love this Grosmimi PPSU Tumbler for toddlers 18 months and up!

It allows toddlers to practice open cup drinking, building important oral motor skills like:
⭐️ Lip closure
⭐️ Jaw stability
⭐️ Controlled sipping

What really sets this one apart is the gentle, open cup flow. Toddlers get the developmental benefits of practicing with an open cup, but without water rushing out.

Help your little one stay hydrated and practice an important lifelong drinking skill!

Have you started practicing open cup drinking with your toddler yet? Let me know below!

My mini-assistant and I had the best time on Saturday at the SLP Market Day The Social Play chatting with Speech Patholo...
08/10/2026

My mini-assistant and I had the best time on Saturday at the SLP Market Day The Social Play chatting with Speech Pathologists, CFY students, grad students, teachers & friends, sharing all about our services, 101beforeone | Starting Solids | Baby Led Weaning & Baby Leads the Way, and selling our ezpz Baby Feeding Products favorites and our new Garden & Strawberry Sensory Kits!

If you are local to Chicago Western Suburbs definitely check out The Social Play for the cutest play space and early language classes!!

And also be sure to check out these other amazing companies who joined me there Cove | Helping SLPs, OTs & PTs Strengthen Carryover The Speech Nanny The Speech Spot Nichole Carrasquillo Stumpf 🇵🇷 Bilingual SLP Liliana Diaz | Learn about Bilingualism ¡Viva! Los Libros 🤍

08/05/2026

⭐️ Comment CUP for a link to my go-to cup for learning babes ⭐️

When baby is having fun, you have a prime opportunity for communication practice!

08/04/2026

My fav activity for 5-6 month old babies is simple:

⭐️ Get them into the high chair & hand them a spoon for self-feeding practice! Babies need those reps before they can self feed confidently!

Have you tried this yet? Let us know below! ⬇️

07/30/2026

One of the biggest mistakes I see is waiting too long to let babies practice self-feeding. Little Spoon

Self-feeding is a skill and it gets better with practice!

Here’s the progression I teach families:

✨ 4 months: Encourage your baby to bring their fingers and teethers to their mouth during every wake window.

✨ 5 months: Bring your baby to the table. Let them sit supported in a high chair or on your lap and explore a baby spoon or pre-feeding utensil.

✨ 6 months: Once your baby is given the green light to start solids, preload a spoon with purée and let them practice self-feeding during one meal each day.

✨ 6+ months: Continue offering a wide variety of foods and flavors and gradually progress to thicker and lumpier textures as your baby’s feeding skills develop.

One of my favorite tools for this stage is Little Spoon Baby Blends. As a pediatric feeding specialist and busy mom, I love that they’re quick, convenient, and thoughtfully made with a variety of flavors and textures that support feeding development.

Remember: Early exposure to a wide variety of tastes and textures can help build confident, adventurous eaters over time.

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