
They also are made with an ergonomic handle that is easy for little hands to grip, creating an effective and fun toothbrushing experience. Our range of toothbrushes, including the Flashing Penguin Toothbrush are designed to help increase brushing time to help teach children the best oral hygiene habits. The book takes a common sense approach and is even suitable for older children to read to themselves.
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How to Stop Thumbsucking is a practical and detailed book that provides the most effective strategies for reducing this behaviour. Thumb sucking can be a great comfort to small children, but once adult teeth start to come in, children need to break the habit to prevent incorrect tooth alignment. The tire-tread design’s texture makes it one of our most effective and satisfying oral sensory toys for children. The Treads Bangle helps children with oral fixations on their cuffs and fingers by redirecting the focus onto a safe and durable object. We have several different types of bubble blowers available, including Bubble friends who also foster creativity while aiding oral motor development, making a fantastic option for children aged three and up. When these skills are missing feeding can become difficult and stressful for those involved, which is why it is recommended to foster your child’s oral motor skills with relevant exercises.īubble blowers are a classic childhood toy, and a handy way to practise oral motor exercises while having fun. Oral motor skills play an integral role in a child being able to successfully and independently eat as well as form positive associations with food. The strength, coordination, and control of these oral structures are the foundation for all eating related tasks such as sucking, biting, licking and chewing. Our range of oral motor products will help you improve the strength and coordination of your child’s lips, jaw, cheeks and tongue.


Stroke the tool along the sides of the child’s tongue to promote tongue protrusion and lateralization.Stroke the tool against the roof of the child’s mouth to promote tongue elevation.


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This may be recommended for children based on their sensory or motor needs, and can be used in a variety of ways: Professional Use Only Z-Vibe by Lalaine V., Anaheim Hills AG511 - Z-Vibe Tips (2-Pack) Great tool for feeding and oral motor therapy. One way to provide vibration stimulation is through the use of ARK’s Z-Vibe ®, which ARK describes as a “ vibratory oral motor tool that can help build oral tone and improve a variety of speech, feeding, and sensory skills.” A vibrating toothbrush can also be a good alternative. It can be both alerting and calming for children. Vibration provides stimulation to our tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems.
