Helping Your Child Grow Stronger by Simple Care With These Therapies

Feeding and speaking are the main tasks of your child’s early development. Are you struggling with your baby or young child with feeding, swallowing, or mouth muscle function? Then you are in the right place.

If you are searching for “baby feeding therapy in Portland, Maine,” we at Sip Swallow Speech, LLC. provide support through both baby feeding therapy and myofunctional therapy to help kids grow and thrive.

Our founder, Gina VanDeusen, is a licensed speech-language pathologist with over ten years of experience. She understands what families go through because she’s a parent too. That’s why she created a place where children get gentle, personalized care.

What Is Baby Feeding Therapy?

Feeding your baby should feel natural and peaceful, but sometimes it doesn’t go that way. Some babies find it hard to latch while breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Others may gag, cough, or avoid certain foods when trying solids. These problems can come from tongue-ties, weak muscles, or even sensitivity to certain textures.

This therapy looks at what might be causing the feeding problem and helps fix it. No matter if your baby is bottle-feeding, nursing, or starting new foods, we do our best to reduce feeding stress and make it easier. We want babies to eat better, grow well, and have families with happy mealtimes again.

What Is Myofunctional Therapy?

Myofunctional therapy assists children with the muscles of their jaw, mouth, and face. These muscles support breathing, eating, talking, and sleeping. This therapy is wonderful for children who:

· Breathe mainly through their mouths

· Find it hard to move their tongue

· Have difficulty making speech sounds

· Suckle their thumb or clench their teeth

· Have had or require treatment for tongue-tie

We employ easy, playful exercises to strengthen these muscles. With time, this therapy enables kids to breathe better, eat and swallow without danger, and talk more clearly.

Here's what to anticipate when you come to see us

A complete check-up to gain more insight into your child's background and present challenges

A personalized therapy program designed specifically for your child

Parent guidance to support the child at home

Collaboration with other professionals, such as physicians, dentists, and lactation consultants

We think therapy can be safe and even enjoyable. When kids enjoy it, they learn and improve faster.

If you're looking for trusted care, then you just need to type “myofunctional therapy near me” in your search bar, and we at Sip Swallow Speech, LLC. will be at your service to support you.