Salford Feeding Assessment Tool

Salford Feeding Assessment Tool

Salford Feeding Assessment Tool

Tongue-Tie (ankyloglossia)

Has the baby got a tongue-tie?

Breast Feeding Assessment

In minutes.
Is baby calm when feeding and content after most feeds?
Do you hear baby swallowing and sucks rhythmically?
Are baby’s nappies heavy with urine?
Soft yellow stools?
Is breastfeeding comfortable?
Does mum avoid anything in her diet?
Does she notice any changes in the baby when she has something specific in her diet?
Any mixed feeding?

Formula Feeding Assessment

Solid Feeding Review

Symptom Review

Is the baby constipated?
Does the baby have loose stools?
If diarrhoea, is this following gastroenteritis?
Is there mucus or blood in stools?
Is there severe nappy rash?
Is there abdominal distension?
Is there refusal to feed?
Is there arching of the back?
Are there symptoms of colic look at time of day this occurs?
Is there any vomiting?
Is it projectile?
Is it after every feed?
Does it alter with position?
Any nasal itching, sneezing, runny nose or congestion?
Any wheezing or shortness of breath?
Review weight history - Any faltering growth?
Is the skin red (erythema)?
Is there any rashes or weals or swelling?
Does the baby have eczema?
Is this being treated?