System for tracking and analyzing functional feeding

Abstract

A system for tracking feeding activity of a baby includes a housing configured to be positioned over an object for feeding the baby. A plurality of sensors are disposed on or within the housing, the sensors being configured to detect pressure exerted by one or more oral structures of the baby during feeding. A data collection device is operatively coupled to the plurality of sensors, and configured to receive sensor signals and process the signals to determine one or more feeding metrics. The data collection device outputs the one or more feeding metrics for display to a user, wherein the feeding metrics include one or more of: latch quality, tongue movement, lip seal integrity, or suck-swallow-breathe coordination.

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