{"id":86970,"date":"2026-01-29T19:19:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T18:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heloa.app\/?p=86970"},"modified":"2026-01-29T19:19:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T18:19:43","slug":"feeding-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heloa.app\/en\/blog\/1-3-years\/health\/feeding-disorder","title":{"rendered":"Feeding disorder: signs, causes, and support for children"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Meals are supposed to be ordinary. Then a spoon approaches and everything locks: lips pressed tight, gagging, tears, a tiny body arching away. You may wonder if you\u2019re seeing picky eating\u2026 or a <strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong> that needs real help. Many parents also worry about growth, choking, and whether mealtimes will ever feel calm again.<\/p> <p>A <strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong> can affect safety (swallowing), nutrition (enough energy and nutrients), skills (chewing, managing textures), and daily life (school lunches, family routines). The good news? When the \u201cwhy\u201d is identified\u2014medical discomfort, <strong>sensory sensitivities<\/strong>, oral-motor delays, anxiety\u2014support can be targeted and progress often becomes visible.<\/p> <h2 id=\"feedingdisorderwhatthetermmeansandwhatitdoesnt\">Feeding disorder: what the term means (and what it doesn\u2019t)<\/h2> <p>A <strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong> is not a child being \u201cdifficult,\u201d and it is not proof of poor parenting. Clinicians often use the term <strong>pediatric feeding disorder (PFD)<\/strong> to describe a persistent difficulty with oral intake that is not appropriate for age and that affects one or more areas: health, nutrition, feeding skills, and\/or psychosocial functioning.<\/p> <p>A simple way to picture it: eating can become \u201ctoo hard,\u201d \u201ctoo scary,\u201d \u201ctoo painful,\u201d or \u201ctoo overwhelming.\u201d Sometimes it\u2019s one of these. Often it\u2019s a mix.<\/p> <h3 id=\"feedingdisordervspickyeating\">Feeding disorder vs picky eating<\/h3> <p>Picky eating is common, especially between 18 months and 5 years: food neophobia, strong preferences, a few refusals, then gradual improvement. A <strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong> becomes more likely when you see a repeated pattern such as:<\/p> <ul> <li>Very limited food repertoire (for example, mostly one texture or fewer than 10\u201320 foods)<\/li> <li>High-intensity reactions (gagging, vomiting, panic) rather than simple \u201cno thanks\u201d<\/li> <li>Stalled texture progression (staying on smooth purees long after peers)<\/li> <li>Meals that routinely exceed 30 minutes, with fatigue or distress<\/li> <li>Impact on growth, hydration, micronutrients, or family functioning<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"feedingdisordervsarfid\">Feeding disorder vs ARFID<\/h3> <p>Avoidant\/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a mental health diagnosis involving restrictive intake that leads to weight loss\/poor growth, nutritional deficiency, dependence on supplements or tube feeding, and\/or major psychosocial interference\u2014without weight or shape concerns.<\/p> <p>ARFID can overlap with a <strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong>. A child may avoid food because swallowing feels risky, because a texture triggers gagging, or because reflux pain taught the brain that eating equals danger. In real life, teams often assess both the medical\/skill drivers and the anxiety\/avoidance learning.<\/p> <h3 id=\"feedingdisordervsdysphagiaswallowingsafety\">Feeding disorder vs dysphagia (swallowing safety)<\/h3> <p>Dysphagia means swallowing difficulty. Some children with <strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong> also have dysphagia, others do not. Safety concerns rise when material goes toward the airway (aspiration). Parents may notice coughing with sips, a wet or gurgly voice after drinking, watery eyes during meals, or recurrent chest infections.<\/p> <p>If you\u2019re asking, \u201cIs my child swallowing safely?\u201d that question deserves a prompt clinical answer.<\/p> <h2 id=\"thefourdomainviewofpediatricfeedingdisorderpfd\">The four-domain view of pediatric feeding disorder (PFD)<\/h2> <p>Many pediatric feeding teams use a four-domain framework. It avoids one-size-fits-all advice and helps map what is maintaining the <strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong>.<\/p> <h3 id=\"medicaldomainpaininflammationbreathingeffort\">Medical domain: pain, inflammation, breathing effort<\/h3> <p>Medical contributors can include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagitis, constipation, chronic respiratory disease, neurologic conditions, medication side effects, and food allergy or inflammation such as eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).<\/p> <p>A key principle: if eating hurts\u2014burning, nausea, cramping, bloating\u2014avoidance is a predictable learning response.<\/p> <h3 id=\"nutritionaldomainintakegrowthandmicronutrients\">Nutritional domain: intake, growth, and micronutrients<\/h3> <p>Here, clinicians look at whether intake matches needs for energy and protein, and whether micronutrients are at risk (iron, vitamin D, B12, zinc, folate). Some children keep a \u201cnormal\u201d weight yet develop gaps, others show faltering growth, fatigue, constipation, or frequent illness.<\/p> <h3 id=\"feedingskillsdomainoralmotorandcoordination\">Feeding skills domain: oral-motor and coordination<\/h3> <p>Feeding skills include sucking in infancy, coordinating suck\u2013swallow\u2013breathe, moving food laterally with the tongue, chewing, forming a bolus, and pacing bites. When skills lag, children may pocket food, chew endlessly, spit, need frequent drinks to clear the mouth, or avoid mixed textures.<\/p> <h3 id=\"psychosocialdomainstressavoidancelearningparticipation\">Psychosocial domain: stress, avoidance learning, participation<\/h3> <p>This domain includes sensory sensitivities, anxiety, learned fear after choking\/vomiting, and mealtime dynamics. Pressure can backfire: it may increase distress and strengthen refusal. Participation matters too\u2014can the child eat at school, with peers, on trips?<\/p> <h2 id=\"feedingdevelopmentmilestonesthathelpyouinterpretwhatyousee\">Feeding development: milestones that help you interpret what you see<\/h2> <p>Ages vary, but progress over time is the signal.<\/p> <h3 id=\"frommilktospoonnewtasksforthemouth\">From milk to spoon: new tasks for the mouth<\/h3> <p>In early infancy, feeding is built around suck\u2013swallow\u2013breathe coordination. Around 5\u20136 months, spoon-feeding introduces thicker textures, lips and tongue must manage food while breathing stays steady.<\/p> <p>A few grimaces or spit-outs can be normal. But if each attempt triggers intense gagging, vomiting, or panic that persists, a <strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong> becomes a reasonable question to raise.<\/p> <h3 id=\"texturesandpieceschewingislearnednotautomatic\">Textures and pieces: chewing is learned, not automatic<\/h3> <p>Chewing is a neuromuscular skill: jaw grading, lateral tongue movement, and timing with swallowing. Teeth help, but they don\u2019t \u201cteach\u201d chewing.<\/p> <p>A useful reflection: is refusal driven by <strong>sensory sensitivities<\/strong> (the sensation feels intolerable), by true oral-motor difficulty (the child cannot manage the piece), or by both?<\/p> <h3 id=\"fragileperiodsprematurityprocedurestubefeedingentsurgery\">Fragile periods: prematurity, procedures, tube feeding, ENT surgery<\/h3> <p>Prematurity, prolonged hospitalizations, intubation, suctioning, ENT surgery, and tube feeding can make oral experiences feel threatening. When the mouth has been linked to discomfort, avoidance is protective\u2014and can become a persistent <strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong> without careful support.<\/p> <h2 id=\"whocanbeaffected\">Who can be affected<\/h2> <p>A <strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong> can appear at any age.<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Babies and toddlers<\/strong>: latch difficulties, prolonged feeds, coughing with bottles, reflux distress, trouble moving from milk to purees and finger foods.<\/li> <li><strong>Preschool and school-age children<\/strong>: extreme selectivity, refusal of mixed textures, distress at school lunch, avoidance of eating outside home.<\/li> <li><strong>Teens<\/strong>: ARFID-like presentations (fear of choking\/vomiting, sensory disgust, low interest in food) with effects on mood, concentration, sports, and growth.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Higher-risk situations include medical complexity, prematurity, and neurodevelopmental profiles such as autism (sensory selectivity, rigid routines), ADHD (routine and sitting tolerance), and motor conditions (posture, endurance).<\/p> <h2 id=\"feedingdisordersignsparentsmaynotice\">Feeding disorder signs parents may notice<\/h2> <p>One sign alone rarely tells the full story. Patterns and impact do.<\/p> <h3 id=\"mealtimebehaviors\">Mealtime behaviors<\/h3> <ul> <li>Persistent refusal, crying, stiffening, turning away<\/li> <li>Long meals (often over 30 minutes)<\/li> <li>Gagging, retching, vomiting with certain textures<\/li> <li>Pocketing food in cheeks or spitting it out<\/li> <li>Little enjoyment of eating, rising tension as the meal continues<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"restrictionandselectivity\">Restriction and selectivity<\/h3> <ul> <li>Very few accepted foods, shrinking variety after illness<\/li> <li>Strong brand, shape, or color rules<\/li> <li>Refusal of entire texture groups (anything \u201clumpy,\u201d mixed, or crunchy)<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"sensoryprofileclues\">Sensory profile clues<\/h3> <ul> <li><strong>Hypersensitivity<\/strong>: immediate gagging, distress from smells, wiping the mouth, refusing sticky or grainy foods, reacting to temperature changes.<\/li> <li><strong>Hyposensitivity<\/strong>: stuffing the mouth, seeking intense flavors, biting hard, messy chewing.<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"feedingskillclues\">Feeding skill clues<\/h3> <ul> <li>Slow chewing with little swallowing<\/li> <li>Needing water to wash food down<\/li> <li>Fatigue halfway through the meal<\/li> <li>Trouble moving from smooth purees to textured foods<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"safetyandmedicalclues\">Safety and medical clues<\/h3> <ul> <li>Coughing with liquids or solids<\/li> <li>Wet\/gurgly voice after sipping<\/li> <li>Watery eyes during meals, frequent \u201cwrong way\u201d events<\/li> <li>Recurrent respiratory infections (note: aspiration can be silent)<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"nutritionandgrowthclues\">Nutrition and growth clues<\/h3> <ul> <li>Crossing down growth percentiles<\/li> <li>Low energy, pallor (possible iron deficiency)<\/li> <li>Constipation linked to low fiber\/low intake<\/li> <li>Reliance on supplements to meet needs<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 id=\"redflagsseekmedicalcarepromptly\">Red flags: seek medical care promptly<\/h2> <p>Feeding progress matters, but safety comes first.<\/p> <ul> <li>Breathing difficulty, turning blue, persistent choking<\/li> <li>Severe coughing with feeds or suspected aspiration<\/li> <li>Repeated vomiting, marked pain with eating, or significant breathing discomfort during meals<\/li> <li>Signs of dehydration (very low urine, lethargy, dry mouth)<\/li> <li>Rapid weight loss, clear growth plateau, or \u201cfailure to thrive\u201d<\/li> <li>New neurologic symptoms or developmental regression<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 id=\"whyafeedingdisorderhappenscommoncausesandriskfactors\">Why a feeding disorder happens: common causes and risk factors<\/h2> <p>A <strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong> is often multi-factorial.<\/p> <h3 id=\"medicalcontributors\">Medical contributors<\/h3> <p>GERD, constipation, EoE, chronic nasal obstruction, recurrent otitis\/ENT discomfort, neurologic conditions, oral-facial differences, and medication effects can all change appetite, comfort, or coordination.<\/p> <p>When the esophagus is inflamed or the stomach is uncomfortable, the brain connects food with threat. Avoidance becomes learned\u2014and persistent.<\/p> <h3 id=\"feedingskillscontributors\">Feeding skills contributors<\/h3> <p>Immature oral-motor patterns (limited tongue lateralization, poor jaw grading, weak lip closure) can make chewing inefficient and exhausting. Some children swallow without chewing, hold food, or reject textures that require more skill.<\/p> <h3 id=\"sensoryprocessingcontributors\">Sensory processing contributors<\/h3> <p>For a highly sensitive child, a \u201cgrainy\u201d puree or a stringy fruit can trigger an overactive gag reflex. Anticipation alone may shut appetite down.<\/p> <h3 id=\"emotionalandiatrogeniccontributors\">Emotional and iatrogenic contributors<\/h3> <p>Anxiety, fear after choking\/vomiting, and mealtime pressure can maintain refusal. Past invasive care involving the mouth can also create strong aversion.<\/p> <h2 id=\"assessmentwhatagoodevaluationoftenincludes\">Assessment: what a good evaluation often includes<\/h2> <p>Diagnosis is rarely one test, it is a clinical picture.<\/p> <h3 id=\"mappingthefourdomains\">Mapping the four domains<\/h3> <p>Clinicians confirm that intake is not age-expected, then identify which domains are involved: medical, nutritional, feeding skills, psychosocial. That map shapes the care plan for the <strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong>.<\/p> <h3 id=\"howtoprepareforanappointment\">How to prepare for an appointment<\/h3> <p>Bring:<\/p> <ul> <li>A 3\u20137 day food and drink record (brands, amounts)<\/li> <li>A list of accepted\/refused textures<\/li> <li>Stool pattern (constipation matters)<\/li> <li>History of vomiting, pain, coughing, eczema\/allergy signs<\/li> <li>Any supplement use<\/li> <li>Short mealtime videos (<strong>positioning<\/strong>, pacing, stress cues)<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"whomaybeinvolved\">Who may be involved<\/h3> <p>Depending on your child:<\/p> <ul> <li>Pediatrician\/physician<\/li> <li><strong>Speech-language pathologist (SLP)<\/strong> for feeding skills and swallowing<\/li> <li><strong>Occupational therapist (OT)<\/strong> for sensory factors and mealtime setup<\/li> <li><strong>Pediatric dietitian<\/strong> for growth and nutrient adequacy<\/li> <li>Psychologist for anxiety\/avoidance and family support<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 id=\"teststhatmaybeusedonlywhenneeded\">Tests that may be used (only when needed)<\/h2> <h3 id=\"swallowingstudies\">Swallowing studies<\/h3> <p>If airway safety is uncertain, teams may request:<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>VFSS\/MBSS<\/strong> (videofluoroscopic swallow study \/ modified barium swallow)<\/li> <li><strong>FEES<\/strong> (fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing)<\/li> <\/ul> <p>These guide safe texture and liquid recommendations.<\/p> <h3 id=\"nutritionrelatedlabs\">Nutrition-related labs<\/h3> <p>Targeted blood tests may check iron status (ferritin), vitamin D, B12, folate, zinc, and inflammation markers\u2014based on diet pattern and symptoms.<\/p> <h3 id=\"giandallergyworkup\">GI and allergy workup<\/h3> <p>Depending on signs, clinicians may consider celiac screening, allergy testing, or endoscopy with biopsies when EoE is suspected.<\/p> <h2 id=\"treatmentbuildingaplanthatfitsyourchild\">Treatment: building a plan that fits your child<\/h2> <p>With a <strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong>, progress is measured in function: safer swallowing, steadier intake, calmer meals, and gradual skill growth.<\/p> <h3 id=\"goalsthatusuallymatter\">Goals that usually matter<\/h3> <ul> <li>Swallowing safety<\/li> <li>Adequate calories, protein, and fluids for growth<\/li> <li>Texture progression and oral-motor skills<\/li> <li>Less fear, less gagging, more comfort<\/li> <li>Reduced conflict and caregiver fatigue<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"medicalcare\">Medical care<\/h3> <p>Treating reflux pain, constipation, allergic inflammation, or breathing discomfort can unlock appetite and willingness to practice.<\/p> <h3 id=\"nutritionsupport\">Nutrition support<\/h3> <p>Dietitians may suggest fortification (energy-dense additions), structured oral supplements, and a realistic meal\/snack rhythm to protect growth while therapy works on variety.<\/p> <h3 id=\"feedingtherapy\">Feeding therapy<\/h3> <p>Therapy may address chewing patterns, tongue movement, bite size, pacing, utensil skills, endurance, and <strong>positioning<\/strong> (stable hips, supported trunk, feet supported). If safety signs exist, texture changes should wait for swallowing assessment.<\/p> <h3 id=\"sensoryandexposureapproachesgradednotforced\">Sensory and exposure approaches (graded, not forced)<\/h3> <p>For many children, forcing increases aversion. Graded exposure can look like:<\/p> <ul> <li>Tolerate food nearby<\/li> <li>Touch<\/li> <li>Smell<\/li> <li>Kiss\/lick<\/li> <li>Tiny taste<\/li> <li>Bite and spit<\/li> <li>Chew and swallow<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Food chaining<\/strong> uses a preferred food as a bridge (same shape, slightly different brand, same flavor, slightly different texture).<\/p> <h3 id=\"psychosocialsupportandresponsivefeeding\">Psychosocial support and responsive feeding<\/h3> <p>Coaching often centers on <strong>responsive feeding<\/strong>: the caregiver decides what, when, and where, the child decides whether and how much. Calm boundaries, predictable routines, and anxiety support can soften avoidance over time.<\/p> <h2 id=\"homestrategiesthatcanhelpalongsideprofessionalcare\">Home strategies that can help (alongside professional care)<\/h2> <h3 id=\"structurewithoutpressure\">Structure without pressure<\/h3> <ul> <li>Keep predictable meals and planned snacks.<\/li> <li>Keep meals time-limited (often 20\u201330 minutes, adjusted for age).<\/li> <li>Use neutral language: offer, then pause.<\/li> <li>Avoid bargaining or repeated prompting that escalates tension.<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"asupportivesetuppostureandsupervision\">A supportive setup: posture and supervision<\/h3> <ul> <li>Upright posture<\/li> <li>Stable seat, hips and trunk supported<\/li> <li>Feet supported<\/li> <li>Close supervision, especially with new textures<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"gentlevarietybuilding\">Gentle variety building<\/h3> <p>Start from accepted foods. Change one detail at a time. Ask: \u201cWhat is the smallest step my child can succeed at today?\u201d Even tolerating a new food on the plate is practice.<\/p> <h3 id=\"trackpatternsnotsinglemeals\">Track patterns, not single meals<\/h3> <p>Weekly notes on meal length, coughing\/gagging, stool pattern, pain\/vomiting, accepted foods, and exposures can help your team adjust the plan.<\/p> <h2 id=\"keytakeaways\">Key takeaways<\/h2> <ul> <li><strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong> is more than picky eating: intake is not age-appropriate and may affect health, nutrition, skills, and daily functioning.<\/li> <li>A <strong>Feeding disorder<\/strong> can involve medical discomfort, <strong>sensory sensitivities<\/strong>, oral-motor skill delays, anxiety, or several at once.<\/li> <li>Safety signs (coughing with meals, wet voice, recurrent chest infections, choking) need timely swallowing assessment.<\/li> <li>The most effective support is often multidisciplinary: physician, SLP, OT, dietitian, and sometimes psychology.<\/li> <li>There are professionals and resources to support families. You can also download the <a href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1g586ft8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heloa app<\/a> for personalized guidance and free child health questionnaires.<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 id=\"questionsparentsask\">Questions Parents Ask<\/h2> <h3 id=\"canafeedingdisordergoawayonitsown\">Can a feeding disorder go away on its own?<\/h3> <p>Sometimes eating gets easier with time, especially if the difficulty is mild. But when meals stay stressful for weeks, food variety keeps shrinking, or growth and hydration feel hard to maintain, it\u2019s often a sign that extra support could help. The reassuring part: many children make clear progress once the main drivers (pain, reflux, constipation, sensory overload, skill delays, anxiety) are identified and addressed early.<\/p> <h3 id=\"howlongdoesfeedingtherapytaketowork\">How long does feeding therapy take to work?<\/h3> <p>There isn\u2019t one timeline. Some families notice small wins in a few weeks (shorter meals, less gagging, more tolerance at the table). For others, building chewing skills, confidence, and variety can take months\u2014especially after medical discomfort or a scary choking\/vomiting experience. What matters most is steady, realistic steps: comfort first, then skills, then variety.<\/p> <h3 id=\"istheremedicationforpediatricfeedingdisorder\">Is there medication for pediatric feeding disorder?<\/h3> <p>There isn\u2019t a single medication that \u201ctreats\u201d a feeding disorder by itself. However, medication can be part of the solution when it targets a contributor\u2014like reflux pain, constipation, nausea, or allergic inflammation. When comfort improves, many children become more available for practice in therapy and for calm exposure at meals. If you\u2019re unsure, a pediatrician or feeding team can help weigh options gently and safely.<\/p> <p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heloa.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/trouble-de-loralite-in-article-image.jpg\" width=\"628\" alt=\"A man examines a textured sensory spoon used for the rehabilitation of oral disorder in children.\" \/><\/p> <p>Further reading:<\/p> <ul> <li>Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Consensus Definition and \u2026 (https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6314510\/)<\/li> <li>Feeding Disorders &#8211; Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/childrens-hospital\/developmental-disabilities\/conditions\/feeding-disorders.aspx#:~:text=Pediatric%20feeding%20disorders%20(also%20termed,or%20problems%20with%20daily%20functioning.)<\/li> <li>Eating Disorders &#8211; StatPearls &#8211; NCBI Bookshelf &#8211; NIH (https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK567717\/)<\/li> <\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spot Feeding disorder signs, understand causes, and learn supportive steps that calm meals and protect growth\u2014get guidance for your child today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":85736,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","rank_math_title":"Feeding disorder in kids: signs, causes, and practical support","rank_math_description":"Spot Feeding disorder signs, understand causes, and learn supportive steps that calm meals and protect growth\u2014get guidance for your child today.","rank_math_focus_keyword":"Feeding disorder","rank_math_primary_category":827,"ilj_linkdefinition":["feeding disorder","feeding disorder {-2} in kids","feeding disorder {-2} in children","child feeding disorder","pediatric feeding disorder","feeding disorder signs","feeding disorder symptoms","feeding disorder causes","feeding disorder support","feeding difficulties","feeding problems {-2} in children","eating difficulties {-2} in kids","child feeding issues","picky eating {-2} vs feeding disorder","pediatric feeding issues","feeding aversion {-2} in children","restrictive eating {-2} in kids","ARFID {-2} and feeding disorder","swallowing {-2} and feeding disorder","feeding therapy {-2} for children"],"footnotes":""},"categories":[827,817],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-1-3-years","category-1-3-years-en"],"acf":{"prestation_table":"","technical_table":"","nom_professionnel":"","numero_telephone":"","convention_cas":"","contrat_acces_aux_soins":"","sesam_vitale":"","coordonnees":"","adresse":"","profession":"","numero_rpps":"","profession_description":"","commune":"","departement":"","prenom":"","origine":"","date_fete":"","signification_etymologie":"","histoire_origine_prenom":"","personne_celebre":"","age_moyen":"","prenoms_derives":"","prenoms_composes":"","naissances_2024":"","genre":"","prenoms_taxonomy":"","region_stats":"","evolution_naissances":""},"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":827,"label":"Health"},{"value":817,"label":"1-3 years"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/heloa.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/trouble-de-loralite-featured-image-1024x559.jpg",1024,559,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Heloa","author_link":"https:\/\/heloa.app\/en\/author\/expert-heloa"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":827,"name":"Health","slug":"health-1-3-years","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":827,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":817,"count":27,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":827,"category_count":27,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Health","category_nicename":"health-1-3-years","category_parent":817},{"term_id":817,"name":"1-3 years","slug":"1-3-years-en","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":817,"taxonomy":"category","description":"Between ages 1 and 3, your child will discover so many new things: daycare, starting school, books and language development, family life, rules, and learning to play with other children. 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