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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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Water for Babies

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Baby Feeding Schedules

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Tongue Thrust and Starting Solids

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Baby Won't Touch Food?

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6 Ways to Help Baby Practice the Pincer Grasp

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Popsicles for Babies & Toddlers

12 min read
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5 Month Feeding Schedule

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How to Help Baby Gagging on Solids

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When to Seek Help for Picky Eating

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Is This Normal? Things Babies Do When Tasting New Foods

8 min read
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Sugar in Food for Babies 6 to 12 Months

15 min read
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When Baby Stuffs Food in the Mouth

11 min read
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How to Safely Cut Food for Babies

18 min read
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Tips for Feeding Babies with Eczema

11 min read
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When to Worry About Baby's Poop

7 min read
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How to Teach Baby to Drink from a Cup

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