Feeding Therapy for Infants and Toddlers at OrbRom Center Phnom Penh

Feeding is one of the earliest and most essential activities in a child’s life. But for many infants and toddlers, eating isn’t simple. Sensory aversions, low muscle tone, oral-motor delays, or medical conditions can interfere with a child’s ability to feed safely and independently. At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, occupational therapy includes a specialized focus on feeding therapy—designed to support children through every bite, chew, and swallow.

The image above captures a tender moment: a caregiver supporting a young child as they eat. This kind of hands-on, guided experience is at the heart of what we do—building confidence, safety, and skill around feeding.

What Is Feeding Therapy?

Feeding therapy is a subset of occupational therapy that helps children who have:

• Difficulty chewing or swallowing

• Strong food aversions or very limited diets

• Delays in self-feeding skills

• Gagging or choking responses

• Sensory processing difficulties related to taste, texture, or smell

Our therapists use a child-led, evidence-based approach to gradually introduce new textures, build oral-motor strength, and reduce anxiety around mealtime.

Why Early Feeding Support Matters

Feeding difficulties are not just physical—they can affect nutrition, growth, social development, and emotional health. When children cannot eat comfortably or safely, families often feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next.

At OrbRom Center’s Occupational Therapy Program, we offer feeding therapy in a warm, stress-free setting. Our goal is to make mealtimes more manageable—and even enjoyable—for the entire family.

How We Support Your Child

Our feeding therapy sessions include:

• Oral-motor exercises to strengthen muscles used in chewing and swallowing

• Sensory desensitization techniques to reduce aversions to textures, smells, or temperatures

• Parent coaching on feeding positions, pacing, and safety

• Gradual food exposure using playful, non-pressure techniques

• Self-feeding training for infants and toddlers learning to use fingers, spoons, or cups

We believe in meeting each child where they are—whether they’re beginning solid foods or overcoming significant challenges.

If needed, our therapists also work in collaboration with speech therapists for children who have both feeding and communication challenges.

When Should You Seek Help?

If your child:

• Refuses most foods or gags frequently

• Is significantly delayed in transitioning to solids

• Has trouble chewing, swallowing, or drinking from a cup

• Eats fewer than 15–20 different foods

• Has stressful, prolonged mealtimes daily

…then feeding therapy may be the right step forward.

You can also request a full developmental assessment to better understand your child’s feeding-related challenges.

A Nourishing Start Begins Here

Feeding your child shouldn’t be a struggle. At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, we offer compassionate, individualized care to help every child succeed with mealtimes—and to help families feel confident again.

📍 Schedule a consultation today and learn how our occupational therapy services can support your child’s feeding journey from baby steps to confident bites.