Kim Grenawitzke
COO, Senior Feeding & Swallowing Specialist
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
Solid Starts Guide to High Chairs for Babies (2026)
Halloween Food for Babies & Toddlers
How to Teach Baby to Spit Out Anything
Best Activities for Preparing for Solids
50 Foods to Support Baby's Immune System
Picky Eating vs Toddler Selectivity
Normal Toddler Mealtime Behaviors
Canned Fish for Babies
Can Babies Eat Chicken Nuggets?
How Babies Learn to Chew
Gagging vs. Choking
What’s the Best Cup for Babies?
Guide to Food Teethers for Babies
Tips for Keeping Baby Happy in the High Chair
Vitamin C-Rich Fruits & Vegetables
Smoothies for Toddlers
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