Baby Feeding Support:
Suck Training & Tongue Mobility Exercises
Gentle Suck Training & Tongue Mobility Support for Babies
Calm Face and Jaw Touch
Encouraging the tongue to move side to side
Supporting tongue cupping and lift
Encouraging a wider and softer latch
Reducing compensations from the jaw, lips, or neck
Reducing compensations from the jaw, lips, or neck
Additional Support Videos
When These Exercises May Be Helpful
These ideas may be discussed when a baby is showing signs such as:
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shallow latch
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clicking or losing suction
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leaking milk
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jaw tension or clamping
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tongue retraction
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difficulty opening wide
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fatigue during feeds
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fussiness at the breast or bottle
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body tension, head preference, or torticollis
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preparation before or support after tongue-tie release
Important Safety Note:
Only try exercises when your baby is calm, alert, and comfortable. Stop if your baby cries, gags, coughs, stiffens, turns away, or seems overwhelmed. Gentle support should never feel forced.
What We Are Supporting
A comfortable feed often involves more than the tongue alone. Babies use the lips, cheeks, jaw, tongue, palate, neck, and body together. Common goals include:
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helping baby become more aware of their mouth
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encouraging the tongue to move side to side
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supporting tongue cupping and lift
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encouraging a wider, softer latch
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supporting rhythm and endurance
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reducing compensations from the jaw, lips, or neck