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Introducing solid food is an exciting time for both parents and babies, and it is important to make sure your baby is ready for all the fun and challenges solid food brings. Most babies born full term are developmentally ready… Read more
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What are Objects of Reference? Objects of reference are objects that can be used to represent an activity, person, place or thing. They stand for something in the way that words do and can support an early communicator’s understanding and… Read more
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Confused about which cup to choose for your child? There are a lot of options available, and while many make claims about being a step in the progression of feeding development, the truth is, only open cups and straw drinking… Read more
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Taste training (sometimes referred to as flavour training) is the practise of exposing your baby to tastes between the ages of 4 and 6 months, before they start weaning. Taste training is not about giving your baby food to practice… Read more
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On average, humans swallow nearly 600 times a day; although, it is a process most of us don’t think, or know, much about. However, as a feeding therapist, I spend a good portion of my working week thinking about and… Read more
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A common concern parents of young children have when starting speech and language therapy is, “When will I find the time to practise speech and language strategies with my child?”. And I get it, you are busy! As parents we… Read more
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Picky eating and feeding aversion are often confused, but they are distinct challenges; and understanding the differences between picky eating and feeding aversion is essential for identifying appropriate support and intervention strategies. What is Picky Eating? Although there is no… Read more
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When it comes to introducing solids to your baby, there are three approaches: Traditional Weaning, Baby-Led Weaning, and Combination Weaning. All are equally valid approaches to weaning and come with unique pros and cons. Traditional Weaning With traditional weaning, the… Read more
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As a child’s communication becomes more directed and specific, parents frequently find themselves with questions about their child’s growing expressive skills, and a question I am asked frequently is ‘What counts as a word?’ ‘Does it count if I am… Read more
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Learning to drink from an open cup is an important part of feeding skill development. Babies should be introduced to open cup drinking from the time they start to wean by offering small sips of water alongside early feeding experiences.… Read more
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