Initial Infant Feeding Evaluation

This comprehensive appointment will include a review of your child’s medical history, past feeding experiences, an oral motor and/or neurobehavioral examination; as well as a feeding assessment in order to appropriately identify any underlying issues. 

This evaluation is appropriate for preterm or term infants (under 6 months of age) who demonstrate feeding difficulties at the breast, on bottles, spoons, straws and/or cups. Or infants who are tube fed with the goal to begin oral feeding. 

Understanding your concerns and goals as a parent is extremely important to this process. We will partner with you to create an appropriate plan to support your infant. A written summary of all our evidence-based recommendations will be provided to you through our secure patient portal. 

Using this individualized, whole-child, family-centered approach we will work collaboratively to ensure that mealtimes are safe, functional, nurturing and a positive experience for you and your little one. We will also ensure that your infant's general development is headed in the right direction.

• Appointments last up to 60 minutes
• These appointments include 2 weeks of follow-up communication on the patient portal to answer questions.
• Try to schedule the appointment around a time your baby will want to eat so that you can feed them during the session.
• If your appointment is virtual, please have a second adult available to hold the camera during the assessments. 
• If desired, reports can be sent to your child’s pediatric healthcare providers.
• We do not participate with insurance companies at this time. 
• Superbills can be generated upon request to submit to your insurance company for secondary reimbursement.
• Please check with your insurance company prior to our appointment about reimbursement for out-of-network care by a Speech/Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist or Certified Lactation Counselor.
• Please check your coverage carefully as we cannot guarantee reimbursement.
• You may use your FSA or HSA to cover services.

New York Only:

Flagship Office
Moss Wellness - 950 Franklin Ave - LL- Garden City, NY 11530

• Contact us to request a home appointment. In the Comments Section include your infant's age, main concern and home address.