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Little eaters and talkers are babies and young children learning to eat, drink, and communicate. Feeding and speech skills develop together, and difficulties in one can affect the other. A baby feeding specialist helps children who struggle with feeding while supporting early communication skills.
Common feeding problems in babies include difficulty breastfeeding or bottle feeding, gagging, choking, food refusal, picky eating, slow weight gain, and sensitivity to textures. These issues can affect nutrition, growth, and speech development.
A feeding specialist helps by assessing oral muscles, tongue movement, swallowing patterns, and sensory responses. Based on this assessment, a personalized therapy plan is created to improve feeding safety, comfort, and communication.
Techniques used in therapy may include oral motor exercises, sensory-based feeding activities, gradual texture introduction, pacing strategies, and play-based interaction.
The importance of early intervention is high. Early therapy prevents long-term feeding and speech difficulties.
Parent involvement and guidance are essential. Specialists provide education and home strategies so families can confidently support their little eaters and talkers every day.