GrowWellSTL

GrowWellSTL Pediatric OT committed to providing feeding and developmental care that empowers you that you are doing everything right for your baby.

01/31/2026

If going above and beyond for my clients is a crime… I’ll happily take the sentence.

(These reviews mean everything to me.)

01/31/2026

All the small things!

A little joy from the week, a little education and some motivation, that’s what is all about around here!

This is shared as a reel so it’s easy to find and share. If there’s a specific page from this week’s Feel-Good Friday that you’d like to share or save, DM me and I’ll send you the individual slide.

If this resonates, save it for later or pass it along to a parent who could use a little encouragement today.

📍 Supporting families in St. Peters & St. Charles County

01/30/2026

As we get ready to turn the page on January, I’m carrying forward the things that matter most at Grow Well.

Baby-led care. Thoughtful feeding support. And helping parents feel confident instead of overwhelmed.

You don’t need to “wait it out” to get support…sometimes a few small, intentional changes make all the difference.

✨ Pediatric OT ✨ Infant feeding & developmental support ✨ Helping babies & parents thrive

#2026

01/29/2026

I told myself I wouldn’t analyze the baby carriers in the airport on my way to a photography conference, but there is really never any turning off the OT side of my brain…

I just want to leave this little tip here…front facing or inward facing, your baby should have the M seat in a carrier to support their hips!!

01/28/2026

When babies drink from a bottle, liquid leaves…and air has to enter to replace it.

✨ Vented bottles let air in separately through different means, so milk flows smoothly and baby doesn’t have to swallow extra air. So it’s important to make sure that you use that vent.

✨ Collapsing bottles “vent” by shrinking inward as baby sucks. Yes, that does reduce air intake.
But it also changes resistance and flow as the feed goes on.

Why does this matter?

For babies with reflux, gas, oral motor immaturity, or bottle refusal, consistent flow matters more than we realize.

Collapsing bottles ask baby to work harder over time and that may not work for every baby!

There’s no “bad” bottle, but there may be a bottle that fits your baby’s feeding skills better than others.

If feeding feels harder than it should and you need support, reach out to a trusted feeding therapist.

01/26/2026

I feel like this quote is so so true. We can only do our best with the knowledge we have. This is why I feel so passionate about sharing the knowledge I have and continuing to learn as much as I can so that I can support parents in our area.

01/26/2026

Bottle refusal can feel confusing and stressful, especially when your baby is doing great breastfeeding but you have to go back to work.

A lot of times people will say “the baby will eat when baby is hungry…but here’s the important part about bottle refusal: it’s rarely about being “picky” or “strong-willed.”

Often, bottle refusal is your baby communicating something about:
• oral motor coordination
• sensory processing
• flow rate or ni**le feel
• positioning
• or changes in feeding expectations

To support bottle feeding, which is a different skill from breastfeeding, we can work on the foundations that support feeding. These include oral motor skills, comfort, sensory preferences and regulation…so feeding can feel safer and easier for baby.

Whether you’re returning to work, combo feeding, or supporting a breastfed baby who needs to take a bottle, you deserve guidance that looks at the whole picture, not just switching bottles and hoping for the best.

📍Serving babies and families in St. Charles County

01/24/2026

Feeding is a whole-body skill.
✨ ta-da ✨

That’s why OT can make a BIG difference!

Feeding involves oral motor coordination, sensory processing, posture, and regulation. It’s not just a matter of ounces or bites. This is one of your baby’s biggest jobs and it can be a lot of work without the right supports.

Feeding challenges aren’t a failure…they’re often a skill mismatch that can be supported easily once you know how.

Early guidance can make feeding calmer for both baby and parent. You don’t have to figure this out alone.

01/24/2026

A little joy from the week, gentle reminders for parents, and support that meets you where you are.

This is shared as a reel so it’s easy to find and share. If there’s a specific page from this week’s Feel-Good Friday that you’d like to share or save, DM me and I’ll send you the individual slide.

If this resonates, save it for later or pass it along to a parent who could use a little encouragement today.

📍 Supporting families in St. Peters & St. Charles County

01/23/2026

Join me for an unboxing (or should I call it an unbagging??)

I got all these new bottles in to have them available to try in my office for babies who are refusing a bottle. We can take a look at where your baby’s oral motor skills are and how their sensory preferences are looking and try to meet them where they are right now to make the bottle easier!

01/22/2026

Only you know your baby.

Only you live the long nights, the feeds, the worries, the little wins.

And only you get to decide what support feels right for your family.

I’m just here to walk alongside you…
with education, reassurance, and a whole lot of grace.
You don’t have to do this alone.

01/20/2026

If your baby struggles with reflux, two simple strategies can be surprisingly powerful.

✨ Keeping baby upright during and after feeds uses gravity to help milk move down and stay in the stomach.
✨ Providing safe oral stimulation (like a pacifier, teether, or clean finger) does more than just soothe…oral input helps stimulate gastric juices and digestive readiness, which can support more efficient digestion and reduce discomfort.

Every baby is different, but reflux can improve when we support both positioning and oral-motor input, not just what baby is eating.

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