Myo Munchee - Why Myo Munchee? Benefits and Development; Oral Developmental Milestones; Impact of Poor Oral Habits

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Tongue and jaw movements

are being impacted by

poor oral habits including

processed soft baby food,

squeezy packs, paciers

and sippy cups.

All keep the suck reex

active when a baby should

be developing their

chewing pathways.

Be aware of

poor oral habits

12 Months - 2 Years

Why

Myo Munchee?

Primitive cultures were chewing on nuts, seeds, bones and

raw vegetables - which was good exercise for the jaw and

stimulated bone growth.

The modern processed diet requires little chewing eort.

Chewing assists in the development of jaw, palate and

facial structures in children.

The Myo Munchee promotes healthy development of

facial muscle strength and encourages nose-breathing.

Oral Developmental Milestones

Sucking

is the rst essential

movement that grows

the jaw. The action

of breastfeeding

is nature’s way of

stimulating, activating

and co-ordinating

all the muscles of

the lower third of the

face - a very important

region of our bodies

for overall healthy

development.

Chewing

is the next

milestone that

needs to be

activated and this

will be ready for

stimulation by

around 4-5 months

(chew toys are

perfect for this age

group before solids

start at 6 months).

Mature swallow

pattern

This should be in

place by 9-12 months

and ensures that

all food/drinks and

saliva are able to be

managed and not

pushed forward.

Drink from a cup

with some spillage

is what should be

expected by age 12

months. Weaning from

bottles is best to take

place by 12-15 months

and children should

begin drinking from

recessed lid

cups, open cups

or straw cups.

Eruption

of teeth

Teething should

occur in a particular

order from around

6 months (some

children are

slightly slower).

Chewing is essential

for this to occur.

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