If your newborn wants to feed again... and again... and again, that isn't necessarily a problem- many babies cluster feed in the early days of life. It stimulates milk supply and helps baby regain their birth weight. Cluster feeding may even continue for weeks during the "witching hour", or return during developmental leaps. What it looks like is Cluster feeding an be completely normal. But sometimes, what looks like cluster feeding is actually a baby communicating that somet

When we think about lactation, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, the focus if often on the latch . But one critical piece is often...

When a baby struggles with feeding, many parents immediately wonder if it's a “tongue tie.”  And while tethered oral tissues (like...

It’s no secret that babies can be expressive feeders. It may get your oxytocin flowing to hear a soft and rhythmic "kuh... kuh... kuh"...

Breastfeeding is natural—but not always easy. When a pregnancy is high risk, it can increase the likelihood of lactation challenges and...

Feeding Therapy for Infants with Oral Dysfunction and Tethered Oral Tissues (tongue tie, lip, and cheek ties) Feeding your baby is one of...

What is a Tongue Tie? The tongue is connected to the floor of the mouth by a band of tissue, which is a normal part of anatomy. During...

Signs and Symptoms of Oral Dysfunction Every Parent Should Know As a parent, you’re constantly observing your baby for cues—whether...

Why Do Babies Love to Suck? If you have ever watched a baby with a pacifier, you've probably noticed how calm or focused they appear....

Primitive reflexes are hard wired movements that give baby a strong start in development, helping them eat, move, and meet milestones. In...

While breastfeeding is natural, that does not necessarily mean it comes easy. One common challenge many mothers face is a baby who does...

Infants are born with a number of reflexes that guide so many of their early functions- feeding, pooping, body movements, head turning,...

Babies may exhibit a preference for turning their head to one side, with a number of potential influencing factors, some of which...

Chewing on toys offers numerous advantages such as enhancing oral motor skills for eating, encouraging good orofacial health, providing...

The gut microbiome refers to the community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract. It plays a key role in various bodily...

Birth trauma can be used to describe a couple of things... Negative feelings associates with a birth experience, which can impact...

Overstuffing: All babies do it! This is a normal part of learning to eat. But why? Just like putting hands and toys in the mouth, when...

Is baby spitting up? What's normal? All babies spit up, some more than others. This occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes,...

Bottle refusal can be very stressful for families. Often times parents assume it is the bottle style that baby is rejecting, and if they...

Oral habits are intense, frequent oral behaviors that can wreak havoc on your child's facial development and overall health. Things like:...