Tag Archives: feeding therapy

A light in the storm

Posted on December 30, 2011 by elizamom

Well, it’s been quite the chaotic December in our home and not just because of extra holiday shopping, cooking, visitors, etc. Shopping exhaustion: Raphael fell asleep in my arms at the big box store (you know the one) and took a … Continue reading →

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31 for 21: Musical chairs, part 3

Posted on October 13, 2011 by elizamom

When Elijah began eating solid foods, he already sat up well, so we never needed a high chair with all the fancy fixins. We used a portable, inexpensive Fisher-Price booster seat, which was great since our kitchen is too small for … Continue reading →

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31 for 21: Musical chairs, part 2

Posted on October 9, 2011 by elizamom

Early on, Raphael took well to eating solid food, that is, purees, while strapped into a Tumbleform seat. As he slowly grew, his occupational therapist said he needed to be held more upright but the Tumbleform we were using didn’t … Continue reading →

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31 for 21: Musical chairs, part 1

Posted on October 9, 2011 by elizamom

When selecting a high chair, moms look for best price, easy usage, and above all, ease of cleaning, among other features. What Raphael sits in to eat, is more complicated. When he first started eating solid food, he was about … Continue reading →

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