Bottle refusal is defined as when a baby refuses to accept milk from a bottle, either initially or ongoing. Parents often seek support when their baby consistently refuses to take milk from a bottle and they are in need of: A nursing mother who needs to return to work. A nursing mother anticipating a separation…
At our center, the feeding team is frequently asked what cups/straw cups are beneficial in facilitating strong oral motor, dentition, and speech development. That is why we have compiled some of our favorites with links attached. If you have someone in your family or know someone that may benefit from one or more of these…
Straw drinking is an important developmental milestone for a toddler to achieve. It strengthens tongue, cheek, and lip muscles that aid in more sophisticated eating and drinking skills. However, sometimes bringing a child’s attention and focus to the use of a straw can be more of an obstacle than families initially anticipate. Luckily, an adapted…
