Blossom Pediatrics and Lactation

11/12/2025

Take note: Byheart formula recall for reported cases of infant botulism.

10/06/2025

Come join us for our annual fall vaccine clinic and be prepared for flu/COVID/RSV season! The whole family is welcome.

10/01/2025

🌸 At Blossom Pediatrics & Lactation, our goal is simple: to make sure you feel supported, confident, and cared for as you grow your family.

✨ Concierge Pediatrics — Longer appointments mean more time for your questions. We provide detailed, personalized care that goes in-depth on your child’s health, plus direct text access with Dr. Chan for quick responses when symptoms pop up.

✨ Lactation Consultations — Get knowledgeable, compassionate care for both baby and lactating parent. We support your feeding goals and honor your preferences — whether that’s breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, or a mix.

✨ Tongue Tie Evaluations — Feeding challenges can be stressful. We provide accurate diagnosis and treatment for tongue ties and other medical-related feeding concerns, so your baby can feed comfortably and thrive.

💡 Come see us at the on October 4 — we’d love to meet you, answer your questions, and share more about how Blossom can support your family! 🌸

📍 Bellaire, TX
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10/01/2025

🌸 Big news at Blossom! 🌸
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Chan has been recognized as one of Houston’s Top Doctors in Pediatrics (General)—for the second year in a row, by ! 🩺💗

What makes this honor meaningful? Houstonia partners with Professional Research Services to survey healthcare professionals across the metro area. Peers nominate doctors based on years of experience, competency, patient rapport, outcomes, and their ability to collaborate across specialties. Nominees are then vetted through state licensing checks.

Dr. Chan’s dedication to personalized, science-based care and her nurturing approach to families truly shine through. We couldn’t be prouder.

📖 See the full list here: https://www.houstoniamag.com/doctors/type/pediatrics-general
🔗 Learn more about how the selections are made: https://www.houstoniamag.com/pages/top-doctors-methodology

09/30/2025

We’re so excited to be a sponsor of the Houston Birth Fair () this Saturday, October 4! 🌸

The Birth Fair brings together parents, families, and local providers who are passionate about supporting Houston through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. 💕

Come stop by the Blossom Pediatrics & Lactation table! We’d love to meet you, answer your questions, and share how we support families with concierge pediatrics, lactation care, and tongue tie evaluations.

📍 Saturday, October 4 | Houston Birth Fair
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09/17/2025

Katy Smyth and Chelby Mendell are some of the most caring, empathetic, and warm mental health professionals I’ve met. They take great care of women in the perinatal period, holding compassionate space for all the ups and downs, joys and challenges that this life stage brings.

Their postpartum support group will go a long way toward healing hearts and building community. If this speaks to you, check them out!

Motherhood is beautiful — and it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, or just plain exhausting. You don’t have to go through it alone.

Join The Motherhood Circle, a monthly in-person support group for postpartum moms. Whether you’re celebrating wins, navigating sleepless nights, or anything in between, this group is a safe place to share, connect, and gather tools for the journey.

📅 First Monday of every month, 11:00–12:30
💵 $20 (snacks + drinks included)
👶 Babies welcome

RSVP today to save your spot: admin@pinkertonpsychotherapy.com

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads and father figures in our Blossom community! 💚

From expert burp cloth holders to snack time heroes, we see you and celebrate you. Thanks for the piggyback rides, bedtime songs, and the way you always cut the sandwich just right. 👏🥪

We hope today brings you extra hugs, big belly laughs, and maybe control of the TV remote—for once. 😄📺

05/30/2025

🚨 Only 3 spots left for our feeding workshop — happening in ONE WEEK!🚨
tinyurl.com/feedingwithconfidence

This in-person workshop is all about helping parents feel supported and confident when feeding their kids — from first bites to picky eating and beyond.

You’ll learn from three incredible pediatric experts:
🥦 Katie Lootens, RDN ()
🧠 Waverly Kosinski, OTR/L ()
👅 Jean Hawney, SLP ()

📅 Saturday, June 7
🕘 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 6300 W Loop S, Bellaire TX
💲 $20 per family
🎉 Plus: all attendees are entered into a special raffle!

💬 Can’t find childcare? We get it — bring your little ones if you need to. We’ll make it work!

✅ Reserve your spot now! tinyurl.com/feedingwithconfidence

05/26/2025

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Jean Hawney, MA, CCC-SLP 🌟
We are so excited to feature Jean Hawney, an experienced SLP and founder of The Little Eaters, at our upcoming Feeding with Confidence Workshop! Jean has over 15 years of experience helping families navigate complex feeding journeys—combining her clinical expertise with her personal perspective as a mom of two.

Jean specializes in supporting parents of breastfed and bottle-fed infants, as well as toddlers facing challenges with the transition to solids. Her heart-centered approach empowers families to confidently advocate for their children's needs and play an active role in therapy.

🎤In Jean's Workshop session "Beyond the First Year: Building Confident Eaters and Preventing Picky Patterns", you'll learn how to:
👶 Support toddlers' feeding development
🌈 Promote variety and healthy eating habits
🍽️ Prevent picky eating before it starts

Whether you're already navigating toddler mealtimes or looking ahead to what comes after the baby phase, Jean’s guidance will give you the tools to foster confident, happy eaters for years to come. ✨

📅 Saturday, June 7, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎟️ Reserve your seat: tinyurl.com/feedingwithconfidence
📍 Hosted by Blossom Pediatrics & Lactation
📲 Follow Jean on Instagram:
🌐 Learn more at thelittleeaters.com

05/24/2025

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Waverly Kosinski, MS, OTR/L 🌟
We’re excited to welcome Waverly Kosinski, Licensed Occupational Therapist at , to our Feeding with Confidence Workshop!

Waverly brings deep expertise from her work in acute rehabilitation, PICU/acute care, and outpatient pediatrics—including several years at Texas Children’s Hospital. Her clinical background spans everything from developmental delays and feeding difficulties to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders in medically complex children.

At our workshop, Waverly will be leading:
"Before the First Bite: Motor Milestones That Matter" — a must-attend session for families preparing to start solids.
🥄 Learn how to spot and support the motor skills essential for feeding
🔄 Understand the progression of developmental milestones
💪 Gain confidence in your child’s readiness to start solids safely and successfully

With a passion for family-centered, holistic care, Waverly is all about helping both children and parents feel empowered during every stage of development.

📅 Saturday, June 7, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🎟️ Reserve your spot: tinyurl.com/feedingwithconfidence
📍 Hosted by Blossom Pediatrics & Lactation
🌐 Learn more at physiobabypt.com

05/22/2025

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Katie Lootens, RDN 🌟
We’re so excited to welcome Katie Lootens, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Growing Well Nutrition, to our Feeding with Confidence Workshop!

Katie brings years of experience in pediatric and maternal nutrition, with a passion for helping families feel calm and confident during mealtimes. After working in both clinical and community settings, she launched her private practice to provide compassionate, individualized support to parents navigating growth, feeding concerns, and their own health goals.

At our workshop, Katie will be presenting:
"Navigating Toddler and Preschool Nutrition with Confidence" — a must-hear session where you’ll learn how to:
🍽️ Create balanced meals for young kids
🥦 Tackle picky eating with practical strategies
🧠 Ensure your child is getting key nutrients to thrive

Whether you’re worried about growth, navigating food battles, or simply want peace around the dinner table, Katie’s guidance is rooted in evidence, empathy, and real-life parenting. ✨

📅 Saturday, June 7, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🎟️ Reserve your spot: tinyurl.com/feedingwithconfidence
📍 Hosted by Blossom Pediatrics & Lactation
🔗 Learn more at growingwellnutrition.com
📲 Follow Katie on Instagram:

05/15/2025

👩‍⚕️✨ Meet the Experts Behind Feeding With Confidence ✨👩‍⚕️
We’re bringing together three powerhouse pediatric professionals—each with a unique lens on feeding development, nutrition, and skill-building for young children:

🥦 Katie Lootens, RDN – Pediatric dietitian focused on gentle nutrition and supporting parents through every feeding stage.
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🧠 Waverly Kosinski, OTR/L – Pediatric occupational therapist specializing in motor milestones and oral motor development for feeding readiness.
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👅 Jean Hawney, SLP – Pediatric speech-language pathologist and feeding specialist helping little ones become confident, curious eaters.
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🎟️ This is your chance to learn from all three in one morning! Don’t miss out—spaces are limited!
📅 June 7 | 📍 Bellaire, TX | 🕘 9AM–12PM

👉 Reserve your spot: tinyurl.com/feedingwithconfidence