• Sucking, swallowing and crying
• First smile (get out the camera!)
• Shifting of lower jaw so it’s flush with upper jaw
• Teething (such as drooling, biting, sucking)
• Cooing, gurgling, making first sounds, "ooh, aah"

Did you know that your baby’s ability to suck and swallow could affect breathing, biting, chewing sipping, and even speaking?

To get your baby’s oral development off to a good start, your newborn needs to first learn and practice these important actions of sucking and swallowing. That’s why breastfeeding is so important. The physical act of breastfeeding makes baby strong. With every breastfeeding motion, baby exercises the face, neck and shoulder muscles. This lays the groundwork for healthy body posture and motor skills.

NUK bottles, nipples and pacifiers are designed to be as similar to breastfeeding as possible. They promote the healthy development of your baby’s jaw, teeth and palate. See a demonstration now.

Your newborn has a natural desire to suck between feedings. NUK pacifiers, when used properly, can soothe your baby while training important muscles. What’s more, the latest research indicates an association between pacifier use and a reduced risk of SIDS.

Remember, it’s never too early to clean baby gums and teeth with a washcloth or special infant toothbrush.

See what’s on the horizon for your baby.