Many babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are not born able to eat. At about 34 weeks of age, most babies have grown in many ways (Als, 1986). In this easy-to-read handout, it is explained how neonatal therapists determine whether a baby is ready to eat.

This handout is not intended to replace medical supervision. For any questions about when and if your baby should eat safely, please refer to a speech-language pathologist for guidance.

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