Handout

Take the Pressure Off the Plate

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Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Feeding and Swallowing

References:

Perez-Escamilla, R., Segura-Pérez, S., & Lott, M. (2017). Feeding guidelines for infants and young toddlers: a responsive parenting approach. Nutrition Today, 52(5), 223-231.
Fisher, J. O., Eicher-Miller, H. A., Odoms-Young, A., Palacios, C., Abrams, S., Andres, A., ... & Obbagy, J. (2024). Repeated exposure to foods and food acceptance: a systematic review..
Wang, J., Zhu, B., Wu, R., Chang, Y. S., Cao, Y., & Zhu, D. (2022). Bidirectional associations between parental non-responsive feeding practices and child eating behaviors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal prospective studies. Nutrients, 14(9), 1896.

This resource helps introduce families to practical, low-pressure strategies for making mealtimes less focused on controlling what or how much a child eats. Use it to explore responsive feeding approaches that respect children’s hunger, fullness, preferences, and communication while giving caregivers flexibility to find what works for their family. This printable handout is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with pediatric patients, covering Feeding and Swallowing. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

How can families offer unfamiliar foods without requiring bites?
How can I help parents reduce pressure during pediatric mealtimes?
What responsive feeding strategies can I teach caregivers of selective eaters?

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