Bottle Refusal. Picky Eating. Trouble With Solids?
Feeding shouldn't feel like a constant struggle. Whether your baby won’t take a bottle, gagged on solids during baby-led weaning, or your toddler is stuck in a cycle of picky eating—you’re in the right place.
As a feeding therapist and a mom, this is my specialty. I help babies, toddlers, and young children eat with confidence, while supporting parents every step of the way.
Practical help for feeding challenges that aren’t getting better on their own
Providing in-home feeding therapy for families in Ocean and Monmouth Counties, including Toms River, Brick, Point Pleasant, Manasquan, Spring Lake, Sea Girt, Asbury Park, Wall, Jackson, Howell, Manahawkin, and Bayville.
Virtual parent coaching is also available for families outside of New Jersey or beyond my travel radius
Feeding Therapist
Sarah Auriemma, M.S., CCC-SLP
Founder & Pediatric Feeding Specialist
Ocean Pediatric Feeding
Hi, I’m Sarah — a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, pediatric feeding specialist, mother of two and the founder of Ocean Pediatric Feeding, based in Ocean County, New Jersey. I specialize in helping babies, toddlers, and young children overcome feeding challenges using evidence-based, relationship-centered therapy.
With advanced training from Boston Children’s Hospital and over a decade of experience, I support families through issues like bottle refusal, transitioning to solids, picky eating, and medically complex feeding needs (including G-tube, reflux, and sensory-based challenges).
My goal is to reduce mealtime stress and help families build positive, lasting feeding relationships — all in the comfort of your child’s natural environment, including your home, daycare, or school. I combine clinical expertise with compassion, creativity, and coaching to help your child thrive — one bite at a time.
I also provide Virtual Parent Coaching packages for families across New Jersey and beyond.
“Feeding time is no longer stressful, and our family is happy and thriving, able to eagerly await more milestones, and we owe it all to Sarah. Highly recommend!
– Alyssa N.
What We Treat
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Infant Feeding
Whether it’s difficulty with bottle or breastfeeding, we can help.
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Transition to Solids
Starting solids can be overwhelming, let us help you navigate things.
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Toddler Feeding
Mealtime behaviors and refusal can make feeding toddlers very stressful, we can help you set a strong foundation for long-term healthy & happy eating.
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Picky Eaters
Children who eat a limited diet and/or refuse to try new foods are not trying to be difficult. We can help build your child’s confidence and comfort with food through direct therapy & parent/family coaching.
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Medically Complex Feeders
Feeding children with complex medical conditions requires specialized feeding and swallowing knowledge to optimize safety and promote efficiency with oral feeding.
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Parent Coaching
Whatever difficulty you’re experiencing with feeding your child, we can help support you. We offer parent coaching sessions to give you the tools to address your child’s feeding problem head on.