Newborn Suck Training Exercises- How To
August 12, 2022 2024-06-20 17:37Newborn Suck Training Exercises- How To
Suck training exercises can work to increase baby’s oral strength and help them transfer milk more effectively and efficiently.
- Use CLEAN HANDS with short fingernails
- Stroke baby’s UPPER LIP to encourage him/her to open wide
- Place your finger, nail side down, into baby’s mouth around mid-tongue (if baby’s tongue doesn’t curl around your finger, stroke the roof of mouth)
- Gently PRESS DOWN while stroking the tongue forward
- Allow baby to suck your finger back into his/her mouth
- Repeat this 3-4 times or until tongue comes forward over the gums
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