The Infant OT: Feeding and Development

05/18/2026

There will be no Milk and Giggles 5/21/26. See you all next week!

05/18/2026

I will be out of the office this week for family vacation. I will answer emails and messages Tuesday, 5/26.

05/13/2026

Attention local parents with special needs:

A local Occupational Therapist is hosting swim lessons this summer specifically for your kiddos needs! Message her for more information! 🏊‍♀️

05/13/2026

Because it’s a process. And parents need support. I’m here for it!

05/11/2026

Let’s leave the shoes at the door 👟🚪

You may notice a new routine in my office — encouraging shoes off during sessions, especially in infant treatment spaces.

Babies spend so much of their time on the floor: rolling, crawling, stretching, playing, and exploring with their hands (and mouths 😅). Shoes can track in germs, allergens, pesticides, and bacteria from everywhere we’ve walked throughout the day.

Creating a shoe-free treatment space helps keep the environment cleaner for the little ones I work with and supports safer floor play and hands-on interaction.

No pressure or judgment — just one small way we can help protect our babies while creating a calm, cozy therapy space. 🤍

05/08/2026

MOTHER’S DAY BASKET GIVEAWAY!

Motherhood is full of advice—some helpful, some unsolicited 😅—but often the best tips come from other moms who have been there. In honor of Mother’s Day, post your best feeding, pumping, or newborn survival tip.

To enter:
💛 Follow our page
💛 Share one piece of motherhood advice or a mom tip in the comments
💛 Tag 2 moms who deserve to join in

Winner will be announced on Mother’s Day! 🌸

05/05/2026

Next time you set up tummy time for your 4+ month old, add water play! Use a small container of water with bath toys on a playmat and pillow to help your baby explore using their senses during tummy time.

05/05/2026

Today we worked on releasing tension, improving movement, and supporting feeding skills—and this sweet babe clearly understood the assignment 😴✨

Bodywork + OT can help babies feel more comfortable in their bodies so they can feed better, move more freely, and regulate easier. Sometimes the biggest sign of progress is a peaceful post-session nap. 💛

05/01/2026

04/30/2026

Bodywork + suck training = ✨the real change✨

When we combine gentle bodywork with targeted suck training, we’re not just treating symptoms—we’re fixing the why behind them:

• Better latch (less slipping, less frustration)• Stronger, more coordinated suck• Less leaking, clicking, or milk loss• More efficient feeds (no more marathon sessions 🙃)• Improved milk transfer• Less gas, tension, and reflux symptoms• A more comfortable experience for BOTH baby and parent

Feeding isn’t just about the mouth—it’s about how the whole body functions together 💛

You don’t have to “wait it out.” There are answers—and support.

04/21/2026

Another year of ‘Beyond Birth’ is in the books. The community showed up to learn and this powerhouse lineup of professionals showed up big! Shout out to Morman Family Chiropractic for organizing this event. Your passion for community education is truly unmatched!

If you are there, what is one thing you learned about?
▪️I’ll start ✋🏼 Dr Jess Koch with Koch PT about what ‘Mom Butt’ is. I was laughing and nodding my head as soon as she demonstrated how us women hold our pelvis in times of weakness.

Beyond Birth -- Year 3! 💙💚

Thank you to everyone who showed up, leaned in, and chose themselves this past Saturday!

Beyond Birth isn’t just a workshop — it’s a space where healing, discovery, and connection come together through the guidance of incredible providers dedicated to supporting every stage of your journey.

Watching you explore your strength, your identity, and your voice beyond parenthood was nothing short of powerful. This is truly what it means to go beyond birth — together. ✨

We are so grateful for the trust, the courage, and the community we’re building.