We understand that tube weaning can be a challenging and overwhelming journey for parents. Our team believes that taking a holistic approach is crucial for achieving long-term success and creating a positive experience for your family.
With Rowena Bennett's tube weaning program we take a gentle and gradual approach. We closely monitor your baby's progress and make adjustments to the plan as needed. Our ultimate goal is to help your baby develop a positive relationship with food and learn to eat independently, at their own pace, in the comfort of their own home
Our team is always available to offer guidance and address any concerns or questions that may arise during the weaning process. We also provide helpful resources and tips for maintaining successful oral feeding habits and preventing relapse.
With a 95% success rate, we are proud to have assisted over 1000 babies in successfully weaning off their feeding tubes and thriving on a healthy and well-balanced diet. We are dedicated to providing the best care and support for your little one and your family, and we are excited to join you on your journey towards tube-free feeding.
Tube Weaning Consultation
Our comprehensive assessment provides a thorough evaluation of your child's growth and development. We take into account their medical and surgical history, along with any previous and current health advice from professionals. Our focus extends to physical health, developmental milestones, and genetic predispositions through family history, ensuring a holistic understanding of your baby's needs.
We also assess feeding history, equipment, and behaviors, as well as sleep patterns, to create a tailored plan that supports your child's well-being and growth.
See our questionnaire here.
PLEASE NOTE: Although our tube-weaning program boasts an impressive 95% success rate, it is not possible for us to guarantee success for all tube-fed babies.
Please carefully review our policies below, prior to booking.
The email review option offers clients a convenient daily check-in via email for the selected duration, ensuring they receive personalized feedback and guidance tailored to their unique needs.
Unless otherwise agreed to between yourself and your consultant at the time of your appointment, support days are to be used as follows:
· One email check in per day - for review of videos, feeding logs, overview of progress.
· must be used within a two week period following the date of your consultation; and,
· to be used as consecutive days.
· Support days are non-refundable.
If the support days are not used within the 2 week period, they will be forfeited. This is largely because our consultants restrict the number of consultations each day, to accommodate support for their clients and support time is allocated to each day. Only in the event that a consultation is cancelled will support be refunded.
Support days are to be used for the issue consultation is booked. If any new issues, a consultation for relevant issue will be required.
Please note: Our company operates internationally, catering to clients across various time zones. While there may be occasional delays in email responses due time differences, we are committed to providing responses in a timely manner.
If you feel that you are needing more support, please email us and we can tailor a plan for you.
More than 48 hours notice:
If you decide to cancel your appointment, you will have the option of a refund or reschedule. For all cancellations, a $40USD fee will be deducted to cover administration costs/ bank fees. Support days will be refunded in full.
Less than 48 hours notice:
We will refund the full amount minus a late cancellation fee of $100USD to cover our consultant's time and administration costs/ bank fees. Support days will be refunded in full
Less than 24 hours notice:
We will refund the 50% of the consultation fee to cover our consultant's time and administration costs/ bank fees. Support days will be refunded in full.
No shows/ unable to proceed at time of call:
No refunds will be provided.
Questionnaire
We reserve the right to cancel an appointment if we do not receive a questionnaire at least 48 hours of your scheduled consultation, as our consultations are based on your answers in your questionnaire. We will make all attempts to remind you to complete the questionnaire. For cancellations due to not receiving a questionnaire a cancellation fee of $100USD will be deducted from the refund. Please ensure the accuracy of your email address when placing your booking.
Online Program + Consultation booking
For online program + consultation bundles, if consultation is cancelled, the program will revert to full rate of $79USD and remainder will be refunded. If cancelled prior to 48 hours a cancellation fee will also apply.
What's included:
1. Questionnaire - Assessment
Once you have booked a consultation, you will receive a confirmation email that includes a link to an online questionnaire.
2. Video
After reading your answers to the questionnaire, your consultant might request to see a video of your baby feeding.
3. Discussion
Your consultant will contact you at the scheduled time via the communication method of your choice. This part of the consultation process generally takes about an hour. Your baby does not need to be present during this conversation.
4. Individualized plan
As soon as possible following the discussion, your consultant will send you a written plan. This includes the information discussed, plus links to online articles that you may find helpful.
5. Support Days
We have 2 daily email support options available for tube-weaning (7 or 10 days). Please note it is for consecutive days.