In this episode, we chat with speech-language pathologist Juliana McLaren about how babies develop chewing and feeding skills.

Juliana breaks down when and how chewing emerges, what really matters when starting solids, and how different feeding approaches — from baby-led weaning to spoon-feeding — shape oral development. She also shares practical tips for supporting your baby’s feeding journey, and signs it might be time to seek help.

For more information:

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital's Feeding According to Development Level chart. 

Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep
Website: www.birthbabysleep.ca
Instagram and Facebook @birth_baby_sleep

Guest: Juliana McLaren, owner of One Bite at a Time: Swallowing and Speech Services
Website: www.1biteatatime.ca
Instagram @1biteatatimeca