Oro-Motor & Feeding Therapy in Gurugram for Kids
Is mealtime a struggle? Is your child gagging, avoiding textures, drooling a lot, or finding it hard to chew and swallow? PediGym provides individualized, play-based oro-motor and feeding support to help your child eat with confidence.
What is oro-motor and feeding therapy?
Oro-motor therapy builds the strength and control of the lips, cheeks, jaw and tongue, the muscles we use to drink, chew, swallow and form speech sounds. Feeding therapy adds gentle, play-based support for tastes, textures and mealtime routines, so eating feels safer and more enjoyable.
Four parts, one smooth mealtime
Close the mouth to drink and keep food in
Moves food around and starts the swallow
Bites and chews with steady control
Hold food in place while chewing
Signs your child may need support
Every child eats at their own pace. These signs, if they continue, are worth discussing with a therapist.
When to see a doctor first: if your child chokes often, coughs or turns blue while eating, has repeated chest infections, or is losing weight or not gaining weight, please consult your pediatrician promptly.
Skills we help your child build
Lip closure and jaw control
Steadier lips and jaw for drinking, eating and keeping food in the mouth.
Tongue movement
Moving food around the mouth and preparing it for a safe swallow.
Biting and chewing
Stronger, more rhythmic chewing for a wider range of textures.
Sucking, drinking and swallowing
Better coordination of sucking, sipping and swallowing.
Taste and texture acceptance
Gentle, gradual exposure so new foods feel less threatening.
Mealtime routines
Sitting, self-feeding and calmer, more predictable mealtimes.
How eating skills grow
A general guide to how feeding skills usually develop. Every child develops at their own pace.
First spoon foods
Opens the mouth for a spoon and starts taking smooth purees.
Mashed and finger foods
Manages mashed and lumpy foods and begins to munch soft finger foods.
Chewing and cup drinking
Chews soft solids, drinks from a cup and starts holding a spoon.
Family foods
Chews a wide variety of foods and eats most family meals.
How oro-motor and feeding therapy at PediGym works
From the first conversation to mealtimes at home, every step leads to the next.
Initial consultation
You share your child’s feeding history, food preferences and mealtime concerns.
Assessment
The therapist checks oral muscle strength, chewing, swallowing, sensory responses and posture.
Individualized plan
Goals are chosen to match your child’s current skills and needs.
Therapy sessions
Play-based oral exercises and gradual food exploration build safe, comfortable eating.
Parent guidance
You receive simple mealtime strategies and activities to practise at home.
Why parents choose PediGym for feeding therapy in Gurugram
Early support helps children build safe, comfortable eating skills and makes mealtimes easier for the whole family.
Book an AssessmentStronger, better-coordinated mouth muscles
More comfortable chewing and swallowing
Less fear and fussiness around new foods
A stronger foundation for clear speech sounds
Calmer mealtimes with parent-friendly strategies
Dr. Nitin Gupta
Dr. Nitin Gupta brings extensive experience in child development and therapy, with a focus on helping children build movement, learning, communication and daily living skills. His child-centered approach ensures each child receives the right support at the right time.
Read Dr. Nitin Gupta’s ProfileOro-motor and feeding therapy centre in Gurugram
Visit PediGym in DLF Phase 2. Call ahead to book a feeding assessment for your child.
PediGym Gurugram
Site No. 2120, Udgam Pre-School, 1st Floor, Behind Police Station Phase II, DLF Phase 2, Gurugram, Haryana 122002
+91 98739 71012 Get DirectionsAlso in Faridabad: Sector 85 (3rd Floor, D-72, Greater, Faridabad 121007) and Sector 17 (382, Sector 17, Faridabad 121002).
What parents say about PediGym
Happy parents talk about their child’s progress with PediGym.
“We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Nitin for the wonderful care he provided. He always took the time to explain the process and answer our questions patiently.”
“Excellent child development center in Delhi NCR. PediGym is a holistic approach towards your child’s mental and physical growth.”
“Excellent team of therapists! The therapies at PediGym are result oriented, professional and delivered with genuine care. My child has shown remarkable progress.”
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what parents ask us most about oro-motor and feeding therapy.
What is oro-motor therapy?
It is a set of play-based activities that build the strength, coordination and control of the lips, cheeks, jaw and tongue. These skills support sucking, drinking, chewing, swallowing and speech sounds.
Is my child just a picky eater, or do they need therapy?
Many children go through fussy phases. If your child accepts only a few foods, gags often, avoids chewing, or mealtimes are consistently stressful, an assessment can show whether extra support would help.
Does feeding therapy force my child to eat?
No. Sessions are gentle and child-led. Food and textures are introduced gradually through play, so your child feels safe and in control.
How long does therapy take?
It varies, because every child’s needs and progress differ. We discuss a plan after the assessment and review progress regularly.
What can parents do at home?
Keep mealtimes calm and regular, seat your child well supported, offer new foods without pressure, and practise the activities your therapist suggests. If your child chokes often or is not gaining weight, speak to your pediatrician.
Worried about your child’s eating?
Every child’s feeding journey is different. Book an assessment at PediGym Gurugram and our team will help you understand the next steps.