Nurturing Little Beginnings
Infant and Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing Therapy
18 years of helping babies and children feed with confidence, now in the comfort of your own home across Suffolk County, NY.
When feeding feels harder than it should, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Bottle / Breast Feeding
Difficulty with latch, coordination, endurance, or feeding comfortably
Starting Solids
Gagging, difficulty with textures, or trouble progressing
Growth & Intake Concerns
Feeding difficulties that may be affecting growth or intake
NICU Graduates
Ongoing feeding challenges after discharge or a medically complex beginning
Feeding & Swallowing Skills
Difficulty with chewing, swallowing, or developing feeding skills
Hi, I'm Sophia!
I’m Sophia Blaney, MS, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist with over 18 years of clinical experience in feeding and swallowing disorders. With more than a decade in hospital leadership, I have extensive experience evaluating and treating infants and children with feeding difficulties, including premature and medically complex infants in the NICU.
As a mother of three, I know firsthand that feeding is about more than nutrition—it’s an opportunity for connection, growth, and bonding. My approach combines specialized clinical expertise with compassionate, evidence-based care, helping families feel supported and confident through feeding challenges. Through individualized, in-home evaluations and therapy, I partner closely with caregivers to develop practical strategies that support each child’s unique feeding needs.
Evaluation
75–90 minutes
A comprehensive in-home evaluation to understand what may be contributing to your child’s feeding challenges and identify next steps.
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In-depth history of your child’s medical, developmental, and feeding background
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Clinical feeding assessment of oral-motor and chewing skills, coordination, positioning, and signs of swallowing difficulty
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Trying adjustments to positioning, pacing, bottles, cups, utensils, or food textures so we can see together what may help
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Hands-on coaching so you can practice strategies at home
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A clear care plan with individualized recommendations and next steps
The goal: safer, more comfortable feeding and less feeding-related stress for your whole family.
Therapy
When ongoing support is recommended, I work closely with you and your child, typically weekly or every other week.
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Personalized sessions matched to your child’s development, feeding skills, and your family’s goals
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Skill-building from bottle and breastfeeding to solids, textures, and family meals
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Coaching for you with strategies to use between sessions
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With your permission, coordination with your pediatrician and other providers
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Progress reviews so the plan grows with your child
Because therapy happens at home, what we practice is designed to fit into your everyday routines.
Services
In-home feeding and swallowing therapy for babies and young children, from the first bottle to the first bites. Every family starts with a free phone consultation.
For Healthcare Providers
I welcome referrals and collaboration from pediatricians, neonatologists, gastroenterologists, otolaryngologists, lactation professionals, and other members of a child’s care team. With written caregiver authorization, evaluation findings and recommendations can be shared to support coordinated, family-centered care.
Frequently Asked Questions
For Families
Have questions about your child’s feeding or whether an evaluation may be helpful?
Let’s Connect
If you have concerns about your child’s feeding or would like to learn whether an in-home evaluation may be appropriate, I invite you to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. We will briefly discuss your concerns, review how my services work, and determine the most appropriate next step for your family.
For Healthcare Providers
To refer a patient, securely fax the referral and relevant clinical records to (631) 437-5639. Please contact me with any questions about services, professional collaboration, or the referral process.
Contact Information
Service Area
Email
hello@sophiablaneytherapy.com
Phone
(631) 772-0424
Fax
(631) 437-5639
Referring providers may securely fax referrals and relevant clinical records to this number.
In-home services are available throughout Setauket, Stony Brook, Three Village, Port Jefferson, and surrounding communities. A travel fee may apply outside the primary service area and will always be confirmed before scheduling.