Why do we think we need to “wake up” the mouth?

I am teaching here in Australia and just got asked a question.  Do I ever use vibrating toys, oral-motor tools, or oral programs to wake up the baby’s mouth?  I thought I would share my answer.  No.  I don’t.  Why?  Because I focus on how healthy newborns learn to eat, and providing  biologically expected experiences.  We…

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