Debbie's Blog
Transitioning from Bottle to Cup/Straw Drinking
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 7th Nov 2012
Question: I am an OT and a new mom to my 6-month-old daughter. We have just started introducing solid foods, but she drinks from only a bottle. I was wondering if you had any tips for transit
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How to Teach Straw Drinking
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 9th Nov 2011
1. To start, cut a regular straw in half. Not only is a shorter straw easier to handle, but it also takes less strength for a child to suck liquid from a shorter straw.
2. Dip t
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What to Look for in a Sippy Cup
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 22nd Sep 2011
As a speech therapist, I don't recommend sippy cups since many of them promote a tongue thrust and improper oral positioning, which can negatively affect a child's speech and feeding development. &
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