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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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Developing an adult chewing pattern, or a rotary chew, is a milestone that, when feeding is going well, usually goes unnoticed. That is because despite being a big milestone, it is hidden in everyday moments and gradual food transitions. Chewing… Read more
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Occasional gagging is a normal part of weaning and learning to manage solid foods. It understandably is worrying to see a child gag with food or drink, and knowing how to support them and when to seek help is an… Read more
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Most babies born full term are developmentally ready to start weaning around 6 months of age. Signs of weaning readiness include: However, weaning doesn’t truly start at 6 months of age or begin with the first spoonful of puree or… Read more
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