Expert speech therapist Céline Ruysschaert recommends Difrax in her new guide
Products that make a difference for young eaters
In her latest book, "The Essential Guide to Oral Motor Skills and Feeding in Babies and Toddlers", speech therapist Céline Ruysschaert highlights several Difrax products as helpful tools to support the development of feeding and drinking skills in young children. The guide offers practical insights for both parents and professionals on topics such as feeding, sucking, swallowing and chewing. Skills that don't always develop naturally for every child.
"Many parents struggle with questions around feeding. Not because their child is 'difficult', but because every child develops at their own pace. The right tools can prevent frustration and support the learning process," says Ruysschaert.
Several Difrax products are featured in the book as recommended tools for supporting this development:
- XS Variflow teat: allows the parent to adjust the flow rate of the feed to the baby's sucking strength, helping to prevent choking or frustration.
- Dental bottle teat: specifically developed for children with coordination difficulties. The milk is directed toward the palate instead of immediately flowing into the throat, giving the child more time to swallow.
- Trainer Cup and Genius Trainer Cup: favorites in Ruysschaert's practice to help children learn to drink independently.
- Straw Cup and Natural pacifier: both used in the book as examples of child-friendly ways to stimulate oral motor skills.
Recognition for expertise in product development
At Difrax, we have been designing products for decades that support the natural developmental stages of babies and toddlers. The inclusion of our products in this guide underscores the importance of thoughtful design in supporting feeding and oral motor development in young children.
"We are proud that our products contribute to the daily practice of professionals like Céline, and most importantly, that they truly make a difference for parents and their children," says Difrax.
About the book
The book The Essential Guide to Oral Motor Skills and Feeding in Babies and Toddlers is published by Lannoo under the Mama Baas label. It is an accessible manual for parents, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Céline Ruysschaert combines her expertise as a speech therapist with relatable examples from her practice. The book offers clear explanations, useful charts, and hands-on tips for every developmental phase, from sucking to chewing.
Céline Ruysschaert (@logopediecelineruysschaert) is a speech therapist specialized in, among other things, pre-speech therapy and orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMFT). She coordinates a practice with four locations across West and East Flanders, working with both children and adults. She also provides parental guidance on feeding, oral motor skills and language development.