Did you know the way you breathe impacts the way you look, think and feel... for years to come. So when we're talking about setting up your little ones for a thriving start to life, the way they breathe is a topic we need to lean into, learn and allow them to master.

To talk us through this important topic, I have with me Tash Duffin- an Occupational Therapist trained in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, paediatric feeding, infant and early childhood sleep quality and infant reflux. She is a mother of three vivacious, exuberant children and the founder of Whole Child Co.

What You'll Learn In This Episode:

• Tash's story that lead her into the work she does with children health.
• Why nose breathing is so so important for baby's, children and adults.
• The difference between nose and mouth breathing.
• Common causes of baby's who are mouth breathing and what to do about it.
• When surgery should be considered (removal of tonsils or adenoids) to overcome mouth breathing.
• Tongue, cheek, lip ties- what are they are how can they impact baby's in the short and long term.
• Laser treatment for baby's and children tongue lip and cheek ties- the pros and cons.
• What reflux & silent reflux is in baby's and how does this impact their wellbeing.
• The main triggers and causes of reflux and Tash's thoughts on PPI's as a treatment.
• The best cups and water bottles to use for your baby's orofacial development.
• Plus more!

PODCAST SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode94

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