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Hi, I'm Krisi Brackett, PhD, CCC-SLP,C/NDT. This blog is dedicated to current information on pediatric feeding and swallowing issues. Email me at feedingnewsletter@gmail.com with questions.
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Many feeding therapists will find themselves in a position to help their clients move from bottle, breastfeeding, or even tube feeding to cup drinking. Which cup do you choose? Do you start with straw, sippy, or open cup? I don't think that there is a right or wrong answer nor is the answer always clear cut. But there are many factors to consider. The choice should be made based Keep Reading >>
Cup Transition For most children, the recommendation to transition from the bottle to cup is typically around 1 year. Prolonged bottle use can cause: tooth decay or bite malformation may encourage your child to drink much more milk than he needs may find it hard to Keep Reading >>