Will dummies help or hinder feeding and speech development? I was recently chatting with some new mums about the facts and myths behind dummies. If you think about it, dummies have a long history. The first mention of them was in Germany in the 1500s but excavations of ancient burial sites show evidence of clay dummies […]
Month: April 2013
Fussy eater or Resistant eater, how do you tell the difference? My top 10 tips
I am often asked about fussy eaters in my practice, “Let’s Eat! Paediatric Speech Pathology”. It seems like everyone has an opinion on fussy eating and parents frequently feel like they have to trawl through the internet looking for strategies before seeking any professional help. There is actually a difference between fussy eaters and resistant eaters. […]
When to introduce solids to your baby?
To start or not to start – the introduction of solids… The conundrum! When should I start my baby on solids is a question posed to Paediatric Feeding Speech Pathologists, Doctors and Baby Health nurses nearly every day. When I answer it in my practice, ‘Let’s Eat! Paediatric Speech Pathology’, I find that it’s not […]