134 - Feeding White Flags: When to Seek Support with Speech Pathologist Emily Tyler

When it comes to feeding our little ones, it’s not always black and white and sometimes the signs that something’s not quite right can feel subtle, confusing, or easy to dismiss. That’s why today we’re speaking with the incredibly insightful Emily Tyler, Speech Pathologist at Boob to Food, about what she calls “feeding white flags”.

With over a decade of experience supporting children in their feeding journeys, Emily is here to break down everything parents need to know about infant feeding and the concept of white flags as a way to notice when feeding challenges might benefit from a little extra support, even when it’s not an obvious red flag. 

In this episode we discuss:

• The difference between red and white flags when it comes to feeding
• What’s normal in the early weeks of solids vs. when to seek support
• Why ongoing gagging, food refusal, or distress at mealtimes may be worth investigating
• Common motor and sensory reasons behind behaviours like pocketing food
• What tongue protrusion might indicate
• Signs to look for in yourself as the parent and why your stress matters too
• How to trust your gut and advocate for your child (and your own peace of mind)
• ... and so much more!

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Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate Holm

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