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Offline GabrielleD

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When are they old enough for chewing gum?
« on: December 12, 2007, 18:47:39 pm »
I can't believe I am even asking this question, since DS hasn't ever had candy! But he was just diagnosed with low muscle tone which also affects his oral-motor development. The occupational therapist suggested a lot of chewy foods which he hasn't really had before. She kind of jokingly said that chewing gum would be ideal, but he is a little young for it. I got some dried fruit, fruit snacks, and Twizzlers, but was wondering when it would be ok to give him chewing gum. At this point I am afraid that he would swallow it or would choke on it.
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Re: When are they old enough for chewing gum?
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2007, 19:04:02 pm »
We were told the same for Ryan's low muscle tone , they believe it is affecting his speech too as he talks very open mouthed .I have given Ryan chewing gum but only recently ,I explained he couldn't swallow it e.t.c and he's really good . I prefered to give sugar free chewing gum than chewy sweets .There are other exercises that can help the mouth muscles like blowing feathers ,puckering up  :-* , pulling silly faces ...
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Re: When are they old enough for chewing gum?
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2007, 19:46:22 pm »
Hello! How old is ds? If over a year, will move you toddlers later!

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Re: When are they old enough for chewing gum?
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2007, 20:01:52 pm »
Sorry, must have posted in the wrong section - feel free to move me. DS is nearly 2 1/2.
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