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This article looks at the problem of myofunctional disorders in preschool children and the consequences of these disorders. It examines the pathological symptoms of child development which are consequences of mouth breathing, open-mouth posture and poor myofunctional habits. It also presents the correlated dependence of myofunctional disorders and the level of speech and language development in children. The article gives scientific grounds for the application of the trainer “INFANT” in speech-language activities. Technical characteristics of the trainer “INFANT” and directions for its use in practice are presented; both in process of correction of myofunctional disorders and as preventive care of speech-language disorders. The stages and content of speech-language activities with the trainer “INFANT” are provided. The findings of empirical research and the results of the application of the trainer “INFANT” in speech-language activities with 3-4 years old children are documented.