The Infant OT: Feeding and Development

11/24/2025

🍗 🥔 Thanksgiving encouragement from LLL 🌽 🥖

Have you found it difficult to keep your baby close and nursing during the holidays?

This time of year often brings a steady stream of visiting family and friends, many of whom are eager to hold the new baby. It can be helpful to set boundaries and gently say no when you feel that you both need a break.

Try to keep your baby’s usual nursing rhythm.
Watch for your baby’s cues and respond to them promptly.
Be ready to step in if your baby becomes overstimulated or needs to nurse.
Seek out a quiet, calm spot for feeding to limit distractions.
Utilize baby wearing when you can.
As a bonus, staying close and nursing helps protect your baby from illness, thanks to the antibodies in your milk and the limited exposure.

[Image Description] Photo of a table set with food. Text box overlay reads, "Pass the gravy, not the baby." La Leche League USA logo sits bottom center.

11/21/2025

🏎️ START YOUR ENGINES 👶🏼
POV: You’re a rookie driver in the Milk Cup Series, holding steady on your Boppy chassis as you get pulled through Turn 1 (aka the hallway). Green flag on tummy time!

But here’s the real win: tummy time doesn’t have to be boring.
Movement, play, songs, silly “laps” around the house—these all count and help babies build neck, shoulder, and core strength.

Make it fun. Make it memorable.
Tummy time is about connection, not perfection—and sometimes, the best progress happens when everyone’s laughing.

🏁 Tummy Time 500: Completed.
Breastfeeding in Victory Lane coming right up.

11/18/2025

Today is the LAST DAY to sign up for the December 6th Fill Your Freezer event. Please DM me or sign up today so we have an accurate count for those interested.

Tag a momma to be in the comments so they know about this amazing opportunity!

11/14/2025

Part ✌🏼 of our busy evening was rooted in wellness and community support at Healthy Nest. Nicole, Trina and myself connecting to locals who had questions from infant to adult digestive health. We introduced them to Juice Plus+ as Trina Winner of The Nest Collective.

Couldn’t be there and still have questions? Please DM or reach out for more information 🍎🥦oin

11/14/2025

Things we learned yesterday at Delphos Public Library’s Teddy Bear Clinic 🧸:
1. Most teddy bears prefer contact naps and refuse to be put down. Ever.
2. Proper tummy time posture is hard when your belly is literally full of fluff.
3. Stuffed animals are surprisingly dramatic about neck stretches.
4. All bottles were accepted without complaint, and taken within 10 seconds, which is a huge red flag for me.
5. Zero burps were achieved. Not for lack of smacking or trying.
6. Tummy time sessions ended early because several bears “fell asleep on the job.”
7. One bear tried to eat the bottle instead of drink from it.
8. All teddy parents left feeling more confident… and also wondering why their real babies aren’t this easy.
9. AND my personal favorite: Octopus can in fact do tummy time. Tentacles 🐙 over the front of the wedge seemed to help with proper positioning.

11/13/2025

🍪 Huge thank you to Morman Family Chiropractic for the sweetest surprise — cookies! They looked almost too good to eat (almost 😉).

I’m so grateful for the support of local professionals and collaboration we share in helping little ones thrive! 💛

11/12/2025

On today’s agenda: a whole lotta cuteness 🥰🥰

11/11/2025

Feeding your baby shouldn't feel like a struggle.
Whether it's at the breast or bottle, feeding is meant to be a calm, connected experience--not stressful, painful, or full of tears (for either of you).

If you're noticing frustration, bottle/breast refusal, clicking sounds, leaking milk, shallow latch, or long feeds--it's your baby's way of telling you they could use some support.

As a lactation-informed pediatric Occupational Therapist, I help families uncover the WHY behind those feeding challenges and bring ease back to feeding time.

✨ Let's make feeding feel good again--for you and for baby.
📅 Schedule a visit with The Infant OT: Feeding and Development today.

11/10/2025

Good morning, Delphos and surrounding communities! Come learn and interact with local businesses at the following community events:
Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce Van Wert County Help Me Grow & Early Intervention

11/08/2025

🌿 Full Circle Moments | The Infant OT: Feeding & Development

This little man came to therapy this week and blew me out of the water! He is on the move! What once was a little boy who used strong tension patterns when trying to roll and sit up has become the most happy, playful and confident mover. Watch out mom & dad!

🌿 How OT helped:
From latching to the bottle deeply, to moving on the floor to play with symmetrical movement patterns, I worked on softening extension patterns with him. His family were rockstars with following stretches I sent for his HEP. His care team and I supported his parents choice for a revision of his previously completed tongue tie release. Lastly, I worked closely with the parents on teaching tongue retraining, manual techniques for stretching the mouth and latching to the bottle.

🌿 From mom:
I love this (photo) soooo much! I could never thank you enough for everything. You're so calm, you listen to our concerns and you're so fun! Truly the best OT I've ever worked with 🥹🩵

11/07/2025

Did you know babies can be seen for feeding and bodywork support as early as just a couple of days old? Today I had the joy of working with a 2-day-old newborn. 💕Mom’s response had me near tears… “I’m so happy we made this appointment. He’s doing so well!” 🥹🥹

This little one came in for gentle bodywork and to help establish breastfeeding from the very start. Most families don’t realize that you can schedule this early — and it can make such a difference!

Those first few days are such an important window for helping baby (and mama!) feel comfortable, relaxed, and supported as feeding is getting established. Gentle techniques can help with latch, tension, and comfort so feeding feels smoother from the start. 💫

If you’re expecting or newly postpartum, consider scheduling support early — your future self (and your baby) will thank you. 💛

11/06/2025

💙🚔

The Patrol is proud to be part of Ohio’s Blue Envelope Program, a statewide initiative designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities during traffic stops and emergency situations by enhancing communication and reducing anxiety.

Participants carry a blue envelope containing key documents and information about their condition. This allows troopers to quickly understand how to best interact with the community member.

Each packet includes:
🔹 A blue envelope for documents and accommodation notes
🔹 A car decal to alert first responders
🔹 A program overview brochure

These envelopes are available for free through your local County Board of Developmental Disabilities.