For all the kiddo heroes out there! For the kiddo who stutters and fights anxiety every time they speak in class. For the kiddo who chokes on liquids and needs thickener added to their Chick Fil A lemonade. For the kiddo with Autism who wants …
This is for all the bleary eyed mamas out there wondering what in the world to do with their freshly expressed breast milk- I see you, I’ve been you, you’ve got this!! There are so many sources for information these days- friends, mommy groups, google …
When it comes to bottle feeding some of our babies can eat seemingly upside down with complete independence while others need many supports and compensations when drinking from the bottle. Different level nipples can certainly help a baby who needs a slower/faster flow, however a …
“I never knew swallowing was so intricate until we started having trouble with swallowing!” As an SLP specializing in feeding I hear this often! Eating and drinking are seemingly mindless tasks until someone starts having difficulty with them. Eating food and drinking liquids are two …
Toddler parents typically start to feel like short order chefs when their 2 year olds start to have an opinion about the food going in their mouths, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Toddlers are SIGNIFICANTLY better at self regulation than adults are …
Messy Mealtimes! The last thing moms want to hear is, “Let your kiddo make a huge mess during their meal” but this WORKS! Our babies learn through experiences-touching, poking, smearing, smelling and rolling with their fingers. When we allow our babies these experiences without the …
Nipple sizes! Not only are there hundreds of bottle brands out there, there’s also several nipple sizes for each brand! How do you know where to starts, when to switch and what signs to look for? Thankfully your baby will show you exactly what they …
The most beautiful feeding photograph I’ve ever seen seen shot by Felicia Saunders Photography Whether your baby is breastfed, bottle fed or tube fed the most important gift your giving them is that their lovingly fed! As each baby is unique, so are their needs …