In a message dated 11/28/2007 7:34:43 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, wendijo24@xxxxxxxxx writes: We've tried chewy tubes, tongue depressers on his molars, licorice, manual manipulation of his jaw, texturizing his baby food, and the list goes on. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. He's excited about eating crackers and things, I just want to make sure he can do it safely. Wendi, Don't know if this will help at all.............we ask Kayla (trisomy 21) to show us her chewing. We open our mouths and chomp our teeth. She then does the same.........it is a game and she loves it. Big smiles and we get to see her chomping on her food. Laurie Mom to Bri w/t9p **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) Building ___ooOOoo__ Rainbows www.trisomyonline.org Families Helping Families On-line