Episode 181: The 4 Types of Chew Patterns In Pediatric Development

Join us today as Hallie provides an outline of typical chewing development. She compares phasic bite, munch chew, diagonal chew and adult-like circular rotary chew as well as when we should expect to see each pattern emerge. A quick foundational breakdown of chewing development and why they are important!

[@rachell4307]

I loved this! Thank you! I’m a CF with an interest in feeding… but we mostly covered adults in grad school, so I’m on the hunt for my own further education. I work in EI, so I’m so grateful you have this educational content! 🎉🎉🎉

[@kes9867]

Do you get concerned with a toddler (19 months) who likes to keep her tongue out when she’s not eating? My little one often has her tongue sticking out/seems to bite it when she’s concentrating on something or playing at rest.

[@halliebulkin368]

We want to ask why it’s out and not up in her palate allowing her jaw to be in proper position, with lips closed also allowing for nasal breathing…

[@OurLittleNest04]

This is an airway issue. Check the palate, if it is narrow or arched, then possible there is tongue function issues.