Response to Preemie Nipple Use with Older Infants? The unintended consequences of the extended use of preemie flow rate bottle nipples to support breastfeeding Catherine S. Shaker, MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S, C/NDT Neonatal/Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist Board Certified Specialist – Swallowing and Swallowing Keep Reading >>
Preemie Nipple Use with Older Infants? Feeding Matters
Really good article! Preemie Nipple Use with Older Infants? The unintended consequences of the extended use of preemie flow rate bottle nipples to support breastfeeding by Allyson Goodwyn There is a popular belief among many healthcare professionals and social media support groups that breast fed full term infants who require bottle supplements should use a preemie flow rate Keep Reading >>
Question About Feeding Preterm Infants in the NICU
Question to the Blog About Feeding Preterm Infants in the NICU: My observation, like other therapists, is that many of the micro preemies and/or babies that have had very involved respiratory issues and complex treatment needs because of these issue, often require increased sensory input related to feeding (temperature variance, thickened consistency). What we have observed is that these Keep Reading >>
Visualizing Infant Feeding with nfant Feeding Solution
Visualizing infant feeding with nfant Feeding Solution: by Amanda A. Peeler MCD, CCC-SLP; Account Manager East for Nfant Labs, LLC. Blog Note: I saw this system demonstrated at a feeding conference and asked Amanda if she would write a post explaining it and what it can do. Thank you Amanda! As a speech language pathologist in the neonatal ICU, I have personally experienced the Keep Reading >>
The Skinny on Infant Formulas
Check out this post by my colleague, Kelly Brower, RD, LDN, CS, on The UNC Feeding Team blog. When feeding infants, it may be necessary to rely in part, or in full, on infant formula. Breast milk is viewed by many as the best or healthiest choice for feeding infants. However, it is not recommended for all infants. Sometimes, commercial formulas are the best choice for an infant’s main source Keep Reading >>
Dr. Brown’s Medical Natural Flow® bottles: Not just for your “problem” feeders!
By Lisa Kleinz, M.A., SLP/L, CLS, CNT, Account Manager/Clinical Liaison, Dr. Brown's® Medical When traveling around the country as an Account Manager/Clinical Liaison for Dr. Brown's® Medical discussing feeding with feeding therapists, I often ask the question, "Do you currently use our products?" A great deal of them respond, "Yes, with our problem feeders." As a NICU therapist for over 20 Keep Reading >>
Dr. Brown’s® Nipple Level Selection Guidelines for the Specialty Feeding System
I saw this posted on Nina Ayd Johanson’s Face book page, www.facebook.com/FoodSmartKids, and wanted to share. Great info, thanks, Nina! Dr. Brown’s® Nipple Level Selection Guidelines for the Specialty Feeding System https://www.drbrownsbaby.com/medical/sfs-clinical-nipple-flow-guidelines/ SFS-Clinical-Nipple-Flow-Guidelines Keep Reading >>
ASHA: SIG 13 Articles
ASHA: SIG 13 Articles related to Pediatric Feeding. I have been a member of The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Special Interest Group for swallowing (SIG 13) for years. They publish informative up to date articles. ASHA has granted permission to post the articles listed below for a two month period so they will be available from 3/29/16 until 5/29/16. Keep Reading >>