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Debbie's Blog

How to Teach Straw Drinking

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 9th Nov 2011

1.  To start, cut a regular straw in half.  Not only is a shorter straw easier to handle, but it also takes less strength for a child to suck liquid from a shorter straw. 2.  Dip t … read more

What to Look for in a Sippy Cup

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 23rd Sep 2011

As a speech therapist, I don't recommend sippy cups since many of them promote a tongue thrust and improper oral positioning, which can negatively affect a child's speech and feeding development. & … read more