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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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6 Ways to Help Baby Practice the Pincer Grasp

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How to Help Baby Gagging on Solids

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Charley 7 mo bottle feeding

Quick Tips for Distracted Bottle & Breast Feeding

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Clogged Milk Duct

10 min read
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Can Babies Have Salt?

12 min read
A parent carefully secures a baby in a car seat inside a vehicle. The baby, wearing a gray sweater, looks curious and slightly amused.

Baby Feeding While Traveling

12 min read
a pile of cannellini beans on a table before being prepared for babies starting solids

Iron-Rich Foods for Babies

12 min read
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Minimizing the Mess with Baby-Led Weaning

6 min read
a toddler sees parent holding up a piece of pineapple and holds up her hands, looking worried

Toddlers and Fear of New Foods

9 min read
A little girl in a blue star-print top covers her face with both hands in protest in front of a plate of broccoli, tomatoes, and other vegetables on a wooden table.

When to Seek Help for Picky Eating

24 min read
a toddler standing outside and holding a glass with water in it to their mouth

How Much Water Should a Toddler Drink (Plus Tips to Encourage It)

8 min read
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Halloween Food for Babies & Toddlers

18 min read
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Gripe Water for Babies: Is It Safe?

7 min read
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Acid Reflux in Newborns & Young Babies

12 min read
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When to Worry About Baby's Poop

7 min read
A woman in a pink sweater cradles a sleeping baby on a beige couch in a cozy, sunlit room with parquet flooring and a leafy plant.

Cluster Feeding: All You Need to Know

11 min read

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