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How Speech Therapists Can Help Babies With Eating Disorders

Some babies may not like the texture of certain foods. The therapist can help make food more pleasurable by changing the texture of the food, the thickness of the liquid, the position or method of eating, and can also provide suggestions for improving eating behavior.

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How Speech Therapists Can Help Babies With Eating Disorders

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  1. Can Therapist Help With Babies Eating Disorders Babies are born hungry but sometimes have a little trouble learning to eat and swallow properly. If your baby is having trouble breastfeeding or bottle feeding, or with introducing solids if your baby seems to be a picky eater, a feeding therapy Chicago can help teach your baby how to breastfeed better. "Child nutritionists are specially trained to assess your child's chewing abilities and whether they move their tongue properly," says Hirte. We can teach them to strengthen their mouth muscles and help them move their tongue effectively.” The therapist can help the baby improve the ability to suckle from a bottle or drink from a cup and coordinate breathing during feedings A speech therapy Chicago or occupational therapist can examine your baby to see what might be causing this problem and recommend treatment or therapy and help your baby enjoy mealtimes.

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