Oral Aversion

Question 1

Management of Oral Aversion

Answer 1

• Eliminate cause e.g. mucositis, prolonged NGT, GORD, nausea
• Educate parents
• Start introducing food at early age
  
  • Range of textures, colours
• Observe child feed and make meals fun
• Induce hunger i.e. offer food before other feeds
• Involve speech path/dietician
• Monitor growth and nutritional status long term