Tools for Mouthing
If you follow me on social media, you know I am incredibly passionate baby mouthing. Mouthing is an essential step in oral sensory-motor and feeding development. Babies begin mouthing within their first month, and start picking up and bringing objects to their mouths around 5 months. This hand to mouth practice prepares them for self-feeding, gets the ready to tolerate a variety of flavors and textures, and develops and advances chewing skills.
Teething tools, toys, and utensils help move the gag reflex back, help advance tongue skills, strengthen and advance chewing, and help baby become more aware of the borders of their mouth. Mouthing is key to future feeding success. My favorites mouthing tools are STICK SHAPED and have TEXTURE.
Here are my TOP PICKS for BABY MOUTHING TOOLS:
Baby Banana. Great shape, added texture on the top, and adorable look.
Sensominds Banana & Carrot. These are easy for baby to hold, a nice long, thin shape, tons of great texture, and a great way to learn about fruit and veggies! Use code “CHIKIDS25” for 25% off your order on the Sensominds website.
Comotomo Silicone Baby Teether. Great soft texture and shape with so many places for baby to chew.
Mombella Dancing Elefant Teether. This is darling, made of soft silicone, easy for baby to hold, and just the right textured spot.
Sensominds Chew Tubes. These come in pack of five, are a great shape and size, made of soft, safe silicone, come in the cutest colors, and are easy to clean. Use code “CHIKIDS25” for 25% off your order.
Happy Feeding!
Catherine
