Why Babies Suck

Is your baby struggling to feed?

Are you exhausted, in pain, and wondering why something that should feel natural feels so hard? You may feel confused, frustrated, or guilty. You may hear that it will get better with time. You may hear that pain is normal or that your baby will grow out of it.

You are not alone. Thousands of parents face this every day. Babies who cannot latch or who latch briefly and slip off. Feeding sessions that take an hour and still end in hunger. Clicking sounds, milk leaking, choking, coughing, or pulling away. Tears during feeds, from your baby and from you. A constant sense that something is not right.

Your instincts matter.

Despite how common these issues are, they are often overlooked or dismissed. Parents are told to try harder, adjust positioning, or wait it out. Many leave appointments feeling unheard.

In Why Babies Suck, pediatric dentist Dr. Thomas provides a clear, compassionate, science-based guide for families facing feeding challenges. This book explains how oral function, body tension, and development affect feeding. It introduces a therapy-first approach that prioritizes comfort, coordination, and function. You will learn when feeding therapy, bodywork, and oral motor support help, and when further evaluation may be needed.

You will also learn how to build a care team that works together, including lactation consultants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, craniosacral therapists, and pediatric dentists. Real parent stories offer clarity, reassurance, and practical insight.

Why Babies Suck is for parents who know something is wrong and want clear answers. Your baby is telling you something. You deserve the knowledge to listen.