Groundwork Package
Investment: $473.13
or book the Tube Weaning Bundle and save $202.77
Tube Weaning Groundwork is where we Reflect and Restore oral feeding readiness — laying the groundwork before reductions begin.
Tube Weaning Groundwork
Groundwork is usually the best fit if
- Your baby has little or no recent experience feeding by mouth (or hasn’t fed orally for several weeks).
- Your baby is currently fully tube-dependent, and oral feeding isn’t yet something they seek out or tolerate.
- There are medical or physical factors that make feeding more complex (for example, congenital differences, past surgeries, respiratory support/oxygen, or a neurological or genetic condition).
- Your baby’s growth is currently fragile, including a BMI that sits in a severely underweight range.
- Safe swallowing and coordinated sucking/swallowing are still a question right now, or you’ve been advised that oral feeding is not currently safe or effective.
- Feeding anxiety is high – even when your baby seems hungry, they consistently refuse, become distressed, or feeding feels stuck and tense.
- Your family needs more runway before starting reductions (emotionally, practically, or because life is simply full right now).
If you’re unsure, start here. We Reflect on what feeding has looked like so far, and Restore the foundations your baby needs before we reduce tube feeds, supporting you to Reclaim a steadier path forward.
Investment: $473.13
or book the Tube Weaning Bundle and save $202.77
What to expect in tube weaning groundwork
Tube Weaning Groundwork is where we take the pressure off “starting the wean” and focus on getting the foundations right. We begin by Reflecting on what your baby has been through and what feeding has looked like up to now, then we Restore the pieces that most influence readiness — so that when your baby is ready for reductions, you’re not guessing or forcing timing.
What You'll Receive
A personalised groundwork plan that unpicks the full feeding picture, including:
- Tube feeds: what your baby is currently receiving (milk, calories, timing, and pattern across 24 hours)
- Feeding rhythm: spacing, structure, and day–night patterns based on your baby’s stage of development
- Overfeeding/underfeeding patterns: and how they may be affecting appetite, comfort, vomiting/reflux, or unsettled behaviour
- Oral foundations: feeding position, technique, pacing, and any equipment considerations (bottles/teats/cups/solids approach depending on age and ability)
- Behaviour and cues: what your baby is communicating, how to respond without pressure, and how to reduce feeding anxiety over time
- Environment and feeders: who feeds, where feeding happens, and the small changes that can make feeding feel safer and more predictable
- Ongoing guidance: tailored feedback based on what your baby needs (some families require a lighter touch, others need more detailed support)
Investment: $473.13
or book the Tube Weaning Bundle and save $202.77
What groundwork is (and isn't)
Preparation is active work, but it’s not the same as beginning reductions. If your baby is currently taking little or nothing by mouth, preparation does not automatically mean they will start eating straight away. Many babies don’t yet have a reason to eat because the tube is still doing the nutritional heavy lifting, and that’s okay.
What you can expect to see first is often:
- Calmer feeding behaviour
- Reduced tension around offers
- Improved comfort (for some babies this may include changes in vomiting/reflux patterns)
- Clearer cues and a more predictable rhythm
- Stronger foundations for bottle, cup, or solids (depending on your baby)
When those foundations are in place, we’re in a much better position to move into active tube weaning at the right time, following a plan tailored to your baby, not a generic timeline.
Support included
- Initial online consultation (60–90 minutes) to complete your assessment and confirm your personalised groundwork plan.
- Follow-up check-in (weekday email) once you’ve had time to read the plan — to answer questions, clarify the approach, and make sure you feel confident with next steps.
- Final readiness check-in (weekday email) to review progress and confirm whether it’s the right time to move into Tube Weaning, or whether more groundwork is still needed.
- Responses are provided Monday–Friday within 9am–6pm UK time.
- If you need more support beyond these check-ins, additional support options can be added as needed.
Investment: $473.13
or book the Tube Weaning Bundle and save $202.77
Book a Tube Weaning Groundwork consultation
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Continued Support
Audio Support Call WhatsApp, 30 minutes
$162.22
A focused call to steady your next steps, troubleshoot a wobble, or talk things through without a full consultation. Ideal when you need clarity, reassurance, and a simple plan to follow straight away.
5 Day Weekday Round-Up Support
$202.77
Add extended weekday support through one daily round-up review of the previous 24 hours. Includes your updates, questions, feeding logs, and videos if relevant, with responses Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm UK.
3 Day Weekday Round-Up Support
$121.66
Add short-block weekday support through one daily round-up review of the previous 24 hours. Includes your updates, questions, feeding logs, and videos if relevant, with responses Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm UK.
Sleep & Routine Follow-Up
$324.43
A dedicated sleep and routine session with a personal Nourished Pathway plan to take away. We Reflect on your baby’s current sleep picture, Restore a steadier rhythm, then Reclaim calmer nights and easier days.
Solid Feeding Follow-Up
$324.43
A dedicated solids session with a personal Nourished Pathway plan to take away. We Reflect on what’s happening now, Restore calmer mealtime foundations, then Reclaim steadier progress with practical steps.
Follow-Up Consultation
$270.36
A deeper review to reset the plan, troubleshoot what’s stuck, and agree clear next steps. Best suited when feeding has shifted, you want fresh eyes, or you need a calm structured reset.
