Chewing and Swallowing Difficulties
Chewing and Swallowing Difficulties

Chewing and Swallowing

Is your child:

  • Gagging on food
  • Holding food in their mouth
  • Spitting out food after trying to chew it
  • Avoiding harder foods
  • Preferring puree or soft textured foods
  • Coughing during eating or drinking
  • Sounding wheezy or rattly during or after feeds
  • Diagnosed with a tongue tie
  • Diagnosed with a tongue thrust

Are you:

  • Constantly reminding your child to chew their food
  • Concerned about your child choking
  • Concerned about the volume of food eaten
  • Offering puree or soft textured foods most of the time
  • Frequently telling your child to chew with their mouth closed
If mealtimes feel challenging and or stressful, or you are concerned about your child’s ability to safely eat, please contact the clinic to discuss supports for you and your family. 

Unit 2, 10 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea NSW 2227

(02) 7209 4021