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1
Q

What are the pre-surgical feeding tips for surgery at 3 months and 12 months?

A

No nipples, spoons, pacifiers, spout cups, etc s/p surgical repair

2
Q

What are the pre-surgical feeding tips for using cup feeding before and after?

A
  1. Use of SOLO brand cups

2. Seattle Children’s developed newborn feeding cups.

3
Q

Why do we use SOLO brand cups before and after?

A
  1. Wide lip on cup, flexible, transparent

2. Safe-don’t crack/break

4
Q

What are the post-surgical feeding tips for after lip repair (3 - 6 months)?

A
  1. Thicken formula w/rice cereal
    • Resembles thick pulpy orange juice consistency
  2. Thicken to improve control of liquid
  3. Wide rim of cup provides input
  4. Difficult transition for caregivers
5
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What are the post-surgical feeding tips for after palate repair (12+ months)?

A
  1. Thicken liquids w/rice cereal
  2. Thin jar foods, cereals, purees with: water, juice, formula, broth (continues to resemble thick pulpy orange juice)
  3. Easier transition for caregivers; yet messier
  4. Increased independence for infant at this age