Speech and Feeding Therapy

04/10/2026

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Support doesn’t stop at the appointment… 🤍

Whether you’re preparing for a revision or navigating after, what you do at home matters.

Parents are often unsure how to properly stretch and support their baby’s mouth — and that uncertainty can make the process feel overwhelming.

👶 Pre-revision exercises help prepare the mouth and improve mobility
👶 Post-revision stretches support healing and prevent reattachment
👶 Oral motor work helps babies learn how to use their tongue and mouth effectively

These steps are essential for improving feeding, not just the procedure itself.

💛 Our Oral Restrictions Guide walks you through simple, step-by-step stretches and exercises with easy-to-follow videos and handouts — so you can confidently support your baby from the comfort of your own home.

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04/09/2026

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It’s not just sucking… it’s coordination 🤍

This baby is practicing suck training with a pacifier — and what looks simple is actually building the foundation for more efficient feeding.

Sucking requires the tongue, lips, jaw, and breathing to all work together in a coordinated way. When one piece is off, feeding can feel harder than it should.

👶 Helps organize suck-swallow-breathe patterns
👶 Supports tongue cupping and elevation
👶 Strengthens seal and coordination
👶 Builds more efficient, rhythmic feeding

Using a pacifier for suck training gives babies a chance to practice these skills without managing milk flow.

💛 Small, consistent practice like this can make a big difference in how your baby feeds.

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04/08/2026

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These don’t have to be complicated… 🤍

The oral motor exercises you see here are simple, gentle movements that can easily be added into your daily routine — diaper changes, before feeds, or during calm moments.

👶 Support tongue movement and elevation
👶 Improve latch and seal
👶 Build coordination for suck-swallow-breathe
👶 Reduce tension that can make feeding stressful

It’s not about doing more — it’s about doing the right things, consistently.

These small, intentional moments help babies feel more organized, more comfortable, and more efficient during feeds.

💛 And when feeding feels easier for baby, it brings so much relief and confidence for parents too.

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04/07/2026

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One stretch I teach almost every parent… the guppy stretch 🤍

This simple movement helps open the chest, extend the neck, and gently stretch the floor of the mouth — all areas that directly impact feeding.

When babies hold tension in their neck, chest, or under the tongue, it can make it harder for the mouth to move efficiently.

👶 Helps improve tongue mobility and elevation
👶 Supports better latch and seal
👶 Reduces tension in the neck and jaw
👶 Promotes more organized, efficient feeds

It’s gentle, effective, and something parents can easily do at home.

💛 Small, consistent stretches like this can make a big difference in helping babies feel more comfortable and successful during feeding.

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04/06/2026

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Before we start stretching, we start here… 🤍

Gentle sensory input helps prepare baby’s body so they feel safe, calm, and ready for movement.

If we go straight into stretching without this step, babies can become tense or reactive — which makes the stretches less effective.

👶 Sensory input helps regulate the nervous system
👶 Reduces startle and protective responses
👶 Prepares the body to accept movement
👶 Allows stretches to be more effective and comfortable

When baby feels organized first, everything works better — including feeding, movement, and overall regulation.

💛 These small, intentional steps are what make the biggest difference in your baby’s progress.

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04/05/2026

Happy Easter from our team 🤍🐣

We are so grateful for each and every family that trusts us to be part of your child’s journey. Watching your babies grow, learn, and thrive is truly the greatest gift.

Behind every session, every milestone, and every small win… is a family showing up with love and dedication—and we don’t take that lightly.

Thank you for allowing us to walk alongside you 🤍

Wishing you a joyful, peaceful, and blessed Easter filled with love, family, and sweet moments 🐰🌷

If you’ve been thinking about getting support for your little one, we’re here for you—reach out anytime 🤍

Happy Easter again from all of us at Speech and Feeding Therapy 🐣✨

04/03/2026

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First time taking a bottle… and she’s exclusively breastfed 🤍

Transitions like this can feel overwhelming for moms — but with the right support, they don’t have to be.

In this session, I’m guiding mom through simple techniques to help baby learn this new skill.

👶 Side-lying positioning to control flow and support coordination
👶 Gentle cheek support to improve tongue cupping
👶 Helping baby maintain a better seal for more efficient feeding

This isn’t about forcing the bottle — it’s about teaching the mouth and body how to work together in a new way.

💛 With the right strategies, babies can transition more smoothly, and moms can feel confident instead of stressed.

Inside The Feeding Connections Collection, I teach parents exactly how to do this step-by-step with easy-to-follow videos and handouts — so you can support your baby right from home.

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04/02/2026

Celebrating our amazing pediatric OTs—Mrs. Amie, Mrs. Morgan, and Mrs. Emily! 💛

Your dedication, compassion, and impact on our little ones do not go unnoticed. We’re so grateful to have you as part of our speech and feeding therapy team!

04/01/2026

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Parents are always shocked when I point these out…

A recessed chin.
A heart-shaped tongue tip.
Milk sitting on the tongue instead of being cleared.

These are not just “little things” — they are red flags I look for during a feeding evaluation.

👶 A recessed chin can impact latch and jaw stability
👶 A heart-shaped tongue may indicate restriction
👶 Milk remaining on the tongue can signal poor tongue movement and coordination

Most parents aren’t told what to look for — so they assume feeding struggles are normal or something their baby will grow out of.

💛 But these small details can explain why feeding feels hard… and more importantly, how to help.

Inside our Oral Restrictions Guide, I break this down step-by-step and show you exactly what to look for and how to support your baby at home.

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03/31/2026

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Wait… the lip tie could be what’s causing all of our trouble? 🤍

Many parents don’t realize how much oral restrictions like lip and tongue ties can impact feeding.

If your baby is clicking, leaking milk, struggling to latch, or working hard during feeds — it may not just be a “phase.”

👶 Ties can limit tongue movement and elevation
👶 Make it harder to maintain a strong seal
👶 Impact suck-swallow-breathe coordination
👶 Lead to inefficient, stressful feeds

And even after a revision, babies often need help learning how to use their tongue and mouth effectively.

💛 That’s where guidance matters.

Inside our Oral Restrictions Guide, I walk you through simple stretches, pre and post revision care, and exactly how to support your baby’s oral motor skills at home — so you feel confident every step of the way.

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03/30/2026

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Here’s one thing I wish I could tell all new parents…

Feeding shouldn’t feel this hard — and if it does, there is a reason.

This baby used to click, leak milk, and work so hard just to get through a bottle. Mom was stressed, unsure, and not able to enjoy feeding.

Now look at her 🤍

👶 No more clicking
👶 No more leaking milk
👶 Sitting upright and feeding with ease
👶 Calm, organized, efficient feeds

And mom? She feels confident and so much less stressed.

This is what happens when we support the right skills — tongue movement, seal, coordination, posture, and regulation.

💛 You don’t have to wait it out or figure it out alone. I’ve helped so many families in this exact place, and I can help you too.

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03/28/2026