Whether you've just learned the difficult news of your baby's cleft lip/palate, you're in the middle of your cleft lip/palate journey, or you're a seasoned pro who knows the many challenges of children who are born with clefts all too well, this podcast is for you!
Join your host, Laura C. Arroyo, mother of a daughter born with a cleft palate, in a weekly conversation about everything from feeding and speech therapy to surgeries and school. We'll share tips and advice from other moms who have been there and even share a little joy in the process.
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First Bottle to Purchase After Palate Repair - Post Palate Repair Straw Trainer
Juselle's Cleft Palate Bottle - Pigeon Bottle Specialty Feeder
Sippy Cup for Pre Palate Repair Prep - Munchkin 360
Weigh your Baby at Home - Weighted Feeds Scale
Squeezable Straw Training Bottle - Honey Bear Straw Cup
Free Flow Cup for Pre palate Repair Prep - Reflo Smart Cup
Pacifiers that have Worked for Cleft Lip and Palate Babies - Itzy Ritzy
Pacifiers that have Worked for Cleft Lip and Palate Babies - MAM
Pacifiers that have Worked for Cleft Lip and Palate Babies - Itzy Ritzy
Scar Cream Recommended by Alexis Garcia, Cleft Lip Mom - bioCorneum - Pricey**