Infant-Driven Feeding
techniques for caregivers and babies Q: Where can I get help with difficult feeds? A: At The Children’s Home & Lemieux Family Center! CERTIFICATION All Patient Care Technicians, Registered Nurses & Nurse Practitioners at The Children’s Home are certified in Dr. Brown’s The Infant-Driven Feeding Program Multiple Certified Breastfeeding Counselors (CBC) are on staff
EDUCATION Trained staff use proven, safe techniques to prevent or correct feeding aversions and ensure caregivers learn these same strategies
ADVOCACY Staff report and share updates with physicians to measure progress and make any needed changes to patient care plans
To learn more, call 412-345-7983
4 steps to feeding success The Children’s Home staff provides safe feedings by utilizing prescribed individualized tools. Staff are educated to:
RESPOND TO AN INFANT’S FEEDING CUES
TEACH & EDUCATE FAMILIES
MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS & ASSESS FEEDS
COMMUNICATE WITH PHYSICIANS