This site is written by Sharon Yirilli, a registered dietitian and pediatric nutritionist who specializes in nutrition counseling for children and adolescents, and has dedicated her career to helping families make mealtimes more peaceful while improving the nutrition of the children.
Many parents feel other people are judging them and feel alone and desperate to get their child to eat. There is hope. You are not alone. Many parents feel the same frustration and have the same experiences because their children won’t eat either. This site is dedicated to you, the parents of children who are underweight and have failure to thrive and don’t like to eat.
In the pages that follow you will find sound advice and suggestions on what and how to feed your child.
The site is divided into conditions, with diets and recommendations given accordingly. It will focus on feeding underweight children, as well as feeding picky eaters who may not be underweight. You can learn about conditions and disorders that may impact your child’s eating habits. Feel free to join our parent forum to share your experiences, lend a supportive ear and be supported.
If you are struggling with what, when and how to feed your child to give them the best nutrition possible and still get them to gain weight, you have come to the right place. Please understand that food aversion is a real, treatable condition. It is NOT a result of poor parenting, nor is your child to blame.
So sit back, relax, and explore this website to the fullest, and you will be able to find some new foods to offer your child as well as different tactics that will help you and your child get through your next meal peacefully.
Feeding Disorder Forum
A feeding disorder forum for parents to unite and give eachother support.
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Pediatric Nutritionist Services Offered
The pediatric nutritionist offers services for caregivers and children who need individualized attention. Make an appointment today for nutrition services over the phone and through email.
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Share this Feeding Site
Like what you see? Share this feeding site with others!
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Find a Feeding Therapist: Locate Speech and Occupational therapists.
Find a feeding therapist in your area! Locate Speech and Occupational therapists.
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Feeding Therapist Directory: Speech and Occupational Therapists Wanted!
Submit your free feeding therapist directory listing here! If you are a speech or occupational therapist specializing in feeding create a listing to get more clients and help more families!
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About The Pediatric Nutritionist
Sharon Yirilli is a pediatric nutritionist with over 5 years of experience feeding underweight children.
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Infant Feeding Problems: Eating problems and your baby.
Infant feeding problems are frustrating for parents. This page outlines possible causes and solutions for babies who have eating problems.
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Blenderized Diet for G-tube feeding
The decision to start your child on a blenderized diet for G- tube feeding is a tough one that shouldn't be taken lightly. This series of articles explain the pros and cons and criteria for the diet.
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Tactile Defensiveness and Altered Consistency Diets
Many children with sensory issues and tactile defensiveness need altered consistency diets because they refuse to eat a variety of consistencies.
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Elemental Diet; The Amino Acid Diet Explained
An elemental diet is an important part of treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis. Learn more about the amino acid diet here.
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High Calorie Foods
High calorie foods are an important part of an underweight child's diet. This article gives many links to other articles within the site that includes high calorie foods, recipes and calorie boosters
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Pediatric Nutrition News
The lastest pediatric nutrition news from around the globe. Keep up to date on all important nutrition issues here.
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Nutrition for Kids: Food Kids love
Nutrition for kids doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how to make food kids love.
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The Feeding Tube: NG, J and G-tube feeding
The decision to give your child the feeding tube can be a difficult one. Learn about the process, steps and how to deal with an NG, J or G-tube feeding here.
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Feeding Underweight Children Questions
Have feeding underweight children questions? Submit it here!
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Eating Problems: Food Aversion or Picky Eating?
Many children have eating problems. But how do you know if it's just picky eating or real food aversion?
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Best Baby Formula: Organic Baby Formula or Standard?
Choosing the best baby formula for your baby is a major decision. Learn the different types of formulas including organic baby formulas, concentrated, powder and ready to feed.
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Underlying Disorders
Underlying disorders related to feeding include food allergies, reflux, autism, and more. This article gives an overview of the most common disorders that may present as a feeding problem.
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Celiac Disease and Wheat Intolerance in Children
Celiac disease and wheat intolerance in children is completely treatable once diagnosed. Find out more here.
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Failure to Thrive: Diagnosis, Child Growth Charts and More
The term failure to thrive is often misunderstood. Learn what it really means in relation to the child growth chart, as well as what you can do to help your child over this hurdle.
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Autism Diet: The Autism GFCF diet
Considering trying the autism diet for your child? Read this article for things to consider and helpful hints on starting the autism GFCF diet.
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ADHD Nutrition and Diet
Learn the facts about ADHD nutrition and diet here.
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GERD Diet: Nutrition for Acid Reflux
The GERD diet is helpful in helping control the symptoms of acid reflux.
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Most Common Food Allergies: Food Allergies in Children
What are the most common food allergies? Learn the top 8 food allergies in children here!
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Food Aversion due to Food Allergies
Eosinophilic Esophagitis is still an underdiagnosed condition caused by food allergies.
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Breast Feeding Preemies: Preemie Feeding Issues
Breast feeding preemies can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Although preemie feeding issues are common, breastfeeding is the best thing you can do for your child, even if you need to pump.
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Yeast Free Diet; Candida diet
A yeast free diet may be beneficial for children with a yeast overgrowth problem. Learn how to implement the candida diet here.
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How to make smoothies: Healthy smoothies are great for your child!
Many parents want to make healthy smoothies but don't know how. Learn how to make smoothies here!
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Making Baby Food: Homemade baby food
Making baby food is simple and easy. Find out what you need and how make your own homemade baby food here!
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Contact the pediatric dietitian
Contact the pediatric dietitian with your questions and concerns.
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Pediatric Dietitian Testimonials
Pediatric dietitian testimonials written by pleased parents who have worked with Sharon.
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Feeding Underweight Children Sitemap
a sitemap of articles in www.feeding-underweight-children.com
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Feeding Underweight Children Blog
The feeding underweight children blog is a mini-journal to keep you up to date on what's going on with this site. It lets you know when something is added to the feeding underweight children site.
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer of recommendations
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Whitestone Weight Loss
Come join our Whitestone Weight Loss group! Receive customized nutrition counseling in a supportive group setting. Groups forming now!
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Low fat high calorie foods
Looking for a list of low fat high calorie foods for your child? Look no further!
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Books on Food Allergies
Looking for great books on food allergies? Learn the best ones for common and uncommon food allergies here!
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Whitestone Nutritionist
Sharon Yirilli has a private practice as a Whitestone nutritionist located in Whitestone, NY.
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Organic Baby Formula: The Best Baby Formula for your Little One.
Organic baby formula is becoming more popular. Is it the best baby formula choice for your baby?
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich: High calorie foods Kids Love
The classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich is often a staple in a child's diet. Learn a few twists on the classic to make more high calorie foods kids love.
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Infant Food Allergies: Signs and Symptoms of Food Allergies
Infant food allergies can be difficult to spot. By understanding what to look for and which foods to avoid during infancy, you will be able to identify the signs and symptoms of food allergies.
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Baby Formula Coupons: Ways to get Cheap or Free Baby Formula
Baby formula is expensive. Find out where to get baby formula coupons and combine sales for free baby formula!
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Elecare: Hypoallergenic Formula for Gastrointestinal Disorders and EE.
Elecare is an amino acid based formula for children unable to tolerate other formulas. It is a hypoallergenic formula great for babies and children with EE, gastrointestinal disorders and more.
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Healthy Smoothies: Smoothies Recipes for high calorie drinks!
Healthy smoothies are great for kids who need to gain weight. This article includes options to create smoothies recipes to make your own high calorie drinks for your little one.
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G tube feeding: The Feeding Tube and your Child
G tube feeding can be a great way to get your child to gain weight while working on feeding skills. Many parents remain anxious about the process though. Learn more about the feeding tube.
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Soy Formula: When is it the best baby formula for your infant?
Soy formula is a popular alternative to cow's milk formula. But how do you know when it's the best baby formula for your infant? Learn about when to give it and when a different formula is warranted
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High Protein Diet Plan: Calculating protein needs for your Child.
Many children are already on a high protein diet plan without really meaning to. Find out how to calculate protein needs for your child and find out which foods are high in protein.
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What are food allergies? Childhood food allergies explained
What are food allergies? Once you understand the science behind them you will understand the importance of avoiding childhood food allergies.
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Baby Formula Without Iron: Should you switch baby formulas?
Baby formula without iron is not recommended for most infants. If you want to switch baby formula and are considering this type, learn about it here.
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Switching Baby Formula: Comparing Baby Formulas
Switching baby formula can be exactly what your baby needs to reduce irritability, constipation, or diarrhea. Compare baby formulas to find out which is best for your baby.
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Mixing Baby Formula: Powdered Baby Formula Basics
Mixing baby formula is easy and can be done in seconds. Learn how to mix powdered baby formula for your little one.
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PEG Feeding Tube: Procedure and Recovery
The PEG feeding tube placement is a relatively simple procedure. Learn about how they do it and recovery time.
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Finger Foods for Kids: Food Kids Love
Finger foods for kids dont't have to be unhealthy! Read more to find healthy finger foods for kids.
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Food Aversion vs. Picky Eating: Eating Problems Defined
Food aversion is more serious than picky eating. Learn about these eating problems here.
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Picky Eaters: Eating Problems in Kids
Picky eaters are very common among toddlers and small children. Learn about eating problems in kids here.
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Food Allergies in Babies: How to Diagnose Infant food Allergies
Food allergies in babies are fairly common. Learn how to continue nursing, switch formulas and figure out your infant's food allergies.
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