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VERY helpful, Amy--thanks! I feel embarrassed that I didn't know
about the reflexive to voluntary shift in sucking, but it makes a lot
of sense.
Jessica
On Sat, Jan 7, 2012 at 4:14 PM, Amy Peterson, BS, IBCLC <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Jessica,
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> A baby's suck will change from reflexive sucking to voluntary sucking, often between 4-6 weeks of age. This subject is pretty common in SLP/OT literature. Of course all babies are different, so we can't say for sure at what age a specific baby will develop an opinion about taking a bottle. For moms who wish to introduce a bottle before the baby's suck shifts to voluntary, I suggest 3-4 weeks.
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