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Kim Grenawitzke

Kim Grenawitzke

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COO, Senior Feeding & Swallowing Specialist

OTD, OTR/L, SCFES, IBCLC, CNTMom of two

About

Kim is mom of two and a licensed pediatric occupational therapist, certified feeding and swallowing specialist, international board-certified lactation consultant, and certified neonatal therapist with over 17 years of clinical experience at leading institutions including Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford.

Credentials

  • Licensed pediatric occupational therapist
  • Board-certified feeding and swallowing specialist
  • International board-certified lactation consultant

Education

  • University of Southern California

Expertise

Kim specializes in complex feeding and swallowing challenges in infants and children, including those with congenital heart disease, neurological conditions, and airway anomalies, with expertise in administration and interpretation of modified barium swallow studies. She is also deeply skilled in working with typically developing babies and toddlers across home and clinic settings.

“Babies are wired to learn—believe in their ability to grow, and trust yourself to learn right alongside them every step of the way.”

By Kim Grenawitzke

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How to Teach Baby to Spit Out Anything

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How to Hand Express Breast Milk

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How to Help Baby Gagging on Solids

5 min read
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Baby Won't Touch Food?

22 min read
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How to Prepare and Store Infant Formula

14 min read
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Foodborne Illness and Babies

10 min read
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Solid Starts Guide to High Chairs for Babies (2026)

20 min read
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What to Expect from Toddlers at the Table

19 min read
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Toddlers and Fear of New Foods

9 min read
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Water for Babies

9 min read
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Baby Feeding Schedules

45 min read
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Tongue Thrust and Starting Solids

15 min read
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6 Ways to Help Baby Practice the Pincer Grasp

13 min read
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Popsicles for Babies & Toddlers

12 min read
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5 Month Feeding Schedule

4 min read
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When to Seek Help for Picky Eating

24 min read

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