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Feeding Therapy for Children in New York City
We work with children ages 6 months to 10 years old in our NYC-based practice.
Welcome to Sprout Feeding Therapy in NYC
Our Mission
We’re here to create a safe space during feeding therapy for children to explore new foods while reducing stress around mealtimes.
Why Work With Us
Feeding is all we do! With advanced training and extensive experience, we create a tailored approach to support your child and family.
How We Can Help
We offer feeding evaluations, one-on-one therapy sessions, group feeding therapy, and parent coaching (online or in-person).
Feeding Evaluations, Therapy, & Groups
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At Sprout Feeding Therapy, we support children ages 6 months to 10 years with a wide range of feeding challenges, including:
Picky eating
Trouble transitioning to solids
Sensory aversions
Oral motor delays
Difficult mealtimes
ARFID
GI disorders and food allergies
Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, genetic conditions
Failure to thrive or feeding tube transitions
Many families come to us feeling overwhelmed. Kids might have a limited diet, avoid eating at restaurants or parties, gag frequently, struggle to gain weight, or have trouble eating by mouth. We help families move from stress and worry to confidence and progress.
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Our evaluations are calm, supportive, and personalized. We take time to understand your child’s unique needs, preferences, and mealtime routines.
A typical feeding evaluation includes:
Parent interview and intake paperwork
Review of detailed feeding questionnaires
Oral motor exam
Observation of your child eating 3 different textures
Sensory and behavioral observation
Review of a short, at-home mealtime video (to assess real-life feeding environment)
Afterward, you’ll receive a comprehensive report with personalized recommendations. If therapy is needed, we’ll guide you through your options, including individual therapy or parent training.
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We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to feeding therapy. Every child’s feeding journey is different, so every session is tailored to meet their needs.
Our therapy blends three major evidence-based approaches — motor, sensory, and behavioral — into one cohesive plan. We prioritize trust, connection, and collaboration with caregivers every step of the way.
Sessions often involve:
Exploring new foods in a no-pressure, playful way
Supporting oral motor skill development with exercises
Creating mealtime routines to support you at home
Modeling eating alongside the child
Involving kids in food prep to increase comfort and control
Weekly updates and strategies for home carryover
Parent participation and ongoing collaboration
We also offer group sessions and parent training to match your child’s goals and your family’s needs.
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Feeding therapy can make everyday life easier for both kids and their families.
As we make progress during therapy, parents often see their child:
Eat a larger variety and volume of foods
Happier and calmer at mealtimes
Feeling less stressed about eating
Have improved confidence with food
Successfully participate in meals at restaurants, parties, and home
Whether your goal is transitioning off purees, trying new foods, or simply enjoying mealtimes again, we’re here to help your child grow and thrive.
Feeding Groups
Feeding groups offer a supportive, social space for kids to explore new foods together. Children model for one another, build confidence, and practice real-life eating skills in a fun, small-group setting led by a feeding therapist.
Parent Coaching
Parent coaching provides practical, personalized support to help you navigate mealtimes at home. Sessions focus on creating routines, adjusting the environment, and learning strategies that make feeding easier, more enjoyable, and more successful.
Meet Your Feeding Therapist
Dani Edelstein, M.A. CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Hi, I’m Dani, a pediatric feeding therapist in New York City and the founder of Sprout Feeding Therapy. I’ve been specializing in feeding therapy for over five years and started Sprout because I believe kids deserve more than a one-size-fits-all approach. I combine multiple evidence-based methods— motor, sensory, and behavioral— to support the whole child while centering connection, joy, and family support.
I’m driven by seeing kids make progress and helping parents feel less overwhelmed. Therapy with me is always personalized. I build strong relationships with families, create a space where kids feel safe to explore food, and provide practical tips that help carry progress into everyday life. I want every child to feel proud of what they can do, and every parent to feel supported, understood, and part of the team.
Ready to Get Started?
Sprout feeding therapy provides private pediatric feeding therapy for children in New York City. We specialize in serving children ages 6 months to 10 years who are navigating picky eating, sensory challenges, oral motor delays, or mealtime stress.
Step One
We will start with a free consultation to learn more about your child and answer your questions.
Step Two
You’ll complete intake paperwork, come in for an evaluation, and share a short at-home feeding video.
Step Three
If therapy is recommended, we’ll begin weekly sessions and stay in close contact to support your family.
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