{"product_id":"why-babies-suck-trust-your-gut-build-your-team-feed-your-baby-with-confidence-paperback","title":"Why Babies Suck: Trust Your Gut. Build Your Team. Feed Your Baby With Confidence. - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs your baby struggling to feed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you exhausted, in pain, and wondering why something that should feel natural feels impossible?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are not alone. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany parents face babies who will not latch, painful feeds, and a constant sense that something is wrong. Those instincts matter. Feeding difficulties are often early warning signs of tongue tie, lip tie, or tethered oral tissues, also called TOTs. These conditions affect more babies than most parents are told and they are frequently missed, misdiagnosed, or dismissed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWhy Babies Suck\u003c\/em\u003e, pediatric dentist Dr. James Thomas explains infant feeding challenges with clarity, compassion, and evidence-based guidance. This is not just a breastfeeding book. It is a practical roadmap for parents and professionals who want answers and options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside this guide, you will learn: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why painful feeding, poor latch, and clicking sounds matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why reflux, colic, and gas may relate to oral function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to recognize signs of tongue tie, lip tie, and tethered oral tissues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How body tension can affect feeding, head shape, comfort, and settling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The therapy-first approach, including feeding support and bodywork before surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e When a frenotomy evaluation may help and when it may not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to build a care team that may include IBCLC, PT, OT, CST, and a pediatric dentist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What questions to ask your pediatrician or lactation consultant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to advocate for your baby within the healthcare system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Real stories from families who found answers after months of struggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book is for you if: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Your baby struggles to latch or stay latched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Feeding is painful despite good positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Your baby has reflux, colic, or excessive gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You have been told this is normal, but your intuition says otherwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You are considering tongue tie release and want clear information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You support families as a clinician or therapist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this book different is its whole-child, therapy-first perspective. Dr. Thomas combines clinical expertise with respect for parental intuition and collaborative care. You will learn how professionals can work together to support feeding, function, and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding your baby should not feel this hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e With the right support, it often does not have to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour baby is communicating. This book helps you listen. Perfect for parents, expectant families, lactation consultants, pediatricians, dentists, ENTs, therapists, doulas, midwives, and public health educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.49 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44238137426055,"sku":"9781967587254","price":18.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/EO4TPB23uC9781967587254.webp?v=1774176616","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/why-babies-suck-trust-your-gut-build-your-team-feed-your-baby-with-confidence-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}