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For infants, learning how to bite and chew is a crucial stage of feeding development.  At approximately 5-6 months of age, babies begin using their fingers and mouths for oral exploration using a bite and release pattern.  The development of biting and chewing continues from this point on, with the baby refining the movements of the jaw, tongue, and lips.  When infants miss a part o …

My daughter recently turned 2 and has developed a biting problem.  This is a new behavior, and so far she only bites when she's happy and playing with us.  It doesn't seem to be linked to frustration. On a side note, when she tries to say "r" it comes out "awe," which I have previously noticed in older children.  I am just wondering if it is normal for toddlers learning to spea …

Question: My son chews on his fingers so much! He has chewed right through the first layer of his skin on his index finger and thumb. Would Grabbers be good as an alternative for him to chew on, on his own? He is 4 years old, on the autism spectrum, and doesn't talk much. Thanks for your help! He really needs something else to keep him from getting sores. Question: My 9-year- …