Infant Feeding at ATS

Infant Feeding at ATS Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists with advanced training in infant feeding and development.

Using a multi-disciplinary approach, we provide lactation and bottle feeding support to promote optimal infant feeding and wellness.

This 🌟rockstar 🌟 is a graduate! He has come so far and we are so proud of this little buddy!
09/15/2023

This 🌟rockstar 🌟 is a graduate! He has come so far and we are so proud of this little buddy!

Today is the last day of   and we want to remind all of our mamas how proud we are of the hard work and dedication it ta...
08/07/2023

Today is the last day of and we want to remind all of our mamas how proud we are of the hard work and dedication it takes to feed your baby!
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This week can be full of difficult emotions for some, so we want to remind our families that our infant feeding team is here to support you in ALL the ways you want to feed your baby!
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Our team of feeding therapists and occupational therapists understand that there is more than one way to nourish your baby and we can support and help you reach your feeding goals no matter what they looks like!
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Happy World Breastfeeding Week from the Infant Feeding Team at ATS! If you have breastfed for any amount of time, in any...
08/01/2023

Happy World Breastfeeding Week from the Infant Feeding Team at ATS!
If you have breastfed for any amount of time, in any shape or form, we look up to you, mama!!
Stay tuned this week to learn more about and how we can make breastfeeding and work, work!

it is a relationship. each relationship is different.breastfeeding your new baby will look differently than feeding your...
07/13/2023

it is a relationship.

each relationship is different.

breastfeeding your new baby will look differently than feeding your last baby, and/or your next baby.

no two breastfeeding journeys are the same.

Watching the bond strengthen between  Dads and their babies as they learn how to best support their feeding journeys and...
06/18/2023

Watching the bond strengthen between Dads and their babies as they learn how to best support their feeding journeys and help them to accomplish their mini milestones is one of our many favorite things to watch unfold.

Without their support, each and every day would offer so many more challenges for all of our families. We are grateful to be able to work with such devoted families.

Happy Father's Day!

We've all heard the phrase "sleep like a baby"...sure, they may sleep soundly, but they don't always sleep for long. It'...
05/31/2023

We've all heard the phrase "sleep like a baby"...sure, they may sleep soundly, but they don't always sleep for long. It's important to have realistic expectations for night time rest as new parents.

It is totally normal (and expected) for babies to wake every two to three hours (and sometimes more frequently) throughout the day (and night!) for feeding. Sometimes, the time in between feeds varies, especially when baby is going through developmental leaps or growth spurts. They may want to nurse more at these times - this is your baby's way of signaling your body to increase milk production to keep up with their needs.

To all of our families, past and present, thank you for entrusting us to support you along your feeding journey with you...
05/14/2023

To all of our families, past and present, thank you for entrusting us to support you along your feeding journey with your most precious babies. It's our honor to walk alongside you as you navigate your new normal.

Happy Mother's Day!

🌻Happy Mother’s Day from ATS 🌻We love all of our dedicated moms!! To show our love and appreciation we are giving away a...
05/12/2023

🌻Happy Mother’s Day from ATS 🌻
We love all of our dedicated moms!! To show our love and appreciation we are giving away a $25 target gift card!
How to enter:
🌸 Follow and
💐Like this post
🌺 Tag 1 mama friend
BONUS ENTRIES:
🌷Each tag = one entry
🌻Share this post to your story
Winner will be chosen on May 14th!

After all the hard work at home, this little one came to graduation day ready to show us ALL of his new tricks!Some babi...
05/09/2023

After all the hard work at home, this little one came to graduation day ready to show us ALL of his new tricks!

Some babies stay with us a little longer than others when they need additional support to achieve strong foundational skills and abilities. These early skills lay the groundwork for later developing skills and are so important for baby's success later on, especially when introducing solids and in anticipation of baby beginning to show pre-crawling skills.


Baby Bottles and Flow Rates can be very confusing! Despite sharing labels like "slow flow" or "level 1,"  etc. there is ...
05/03/2023

Baby Bottles and Flow Rates can be very confusing!

Despite sharing labels like "slow flow" or "level 1," etc. there is a lot of inconsistency between baby brands.

Our general recommendation is to start baby on the slowest flow rate and make changes as needed depending on how they're doing - reading their cues can help us figure it out!

Is baby chugging their bottle or working too hard? Our goal is to find that just-right spot.

Do you have questions about bottle feeding your baby?

 "My graduate school research focused on increasing parental access to important information regarding an infant’s senso...
05/01/2023



"My graduate school research focused on increasing parental access to important information regarding an infant’s sensory experiences and needs within the NICU environment. Whether an infant is premature or not, early exposures to lights, sounds, touch, smells, and tastes that are overstimulating or understimulating can have an impact on function. As OTs, we work to provide strategies that help a baby to organize their sensory experiences in a way that promotes achievement of developmental milestones, feeding success, co-regulation, parent-child bonding, and more! These strategies may include, but are not limited to: massage, skin-to-skin, gentle rocking/bouncing, learning how to read infant cues, and cultivating positive social interactions."
- Caitlyn Jeffries OTR/L, CLC

after weeks of hard work, she's rockin' it now!
04/21/2023

after weeks of hard work, she's rockin' it now!

Did you know that baby's feeding abilities are directly impacted by their core stability and overall strength?Spending t...
04/20/2023

Did you know that baby's feeding abilities are directly impacted by their core stability and overall strength?

Spending time on their tummies is the number one way that babies can develop the strength and endurance they need to sustain feeds; it also builds a strong foundation for their later developing milestones, too!

You can (and should) begin letting baby spend time on their tummies starting at birth!

Happy Graduation Day!We are so proud of this little cutie - he's worked so hard to get here!          !
04/12/2023

Happy Graduation Day!

We are so proud of this little cutie - he's worked so hard to get here!

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A gentle reminder from your Infant Feeding Team. Seek support, and give yourself grace.
03/28/2023

A gentle reminder from your Infant Feeding Team.

Seek support, and give yourself grace.

 Beginning at birth, integrating time throughout the day for baby to rest or play on their belly is essential for optima...
03/27/2023



Beginning at birth, integrating time throughout the day for baby to rest or play on their belly is essential for optimal feeding outcomes and their overall development.

Did you know that Alison, one of our Occupational Therapists, is a certified TummyTime! Method © professional?

The TummyTime! Method © is "a scientific, evidenced informed program developed to uniquely address the needs of babies in the newborn to pre-crawling stage of life. The program is specific to attuning to baby's calm and relaxed state, healthy nervous system function, as well as connecting with parent during tummy time." (taken from www.tummytimemethod.com)

To learn more or find a TummyTime! Method © Professional near you, check www.TummyTimeMethod.com

Show us your baby on their belly! Do they love it, or not so much? If you have questions, send them our way!

This little Mister!He has grown by leaps and bounds as we've worked on improving strength, coordination, and worked out ...
03/15/2023

This little Mister!

He has grown by leaps and bounds as we've worked on improving strength, coordination, and worked out some trunk restrictions to promote optimal movement patterns. This has been a game changer for him and his family - he now loves playing in Tummy Time, is feeding better, and is achieving all of his mini milestones!

Watch out world, here he comes!

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Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 12pm

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