GrowWellSTL

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

04/25/2026

Wait…what is occupational therapy anyway? 😅

If you’ve ever thought:
→ “Is that like PT?”
→ “Do you just work on fine motor like handwriting?”
→ “Do you just work with the upper body?”

You’re not alone.

April is OT Month, so I’m going to try to explain my profession a little more. Follow along this week to learn more about why I love being an OT!

Because OT is so much more than people think.

04/24/2026

Feel Good Friday is a little mix of everything that makes parenting babies feel a bit easier.

Around here you’ll find:
✨ Motivation for the days when parenting feels overwhelming
🍼 Practical tips (like Tip Tuesday!) to make feeding and development smoother
🧠 Myth busting because there’s a lot of outdated or confusing baby advice out there
💛 And a little joy from the week because it’s important to focus to focus on the positive!

If you would like to save one of the slides from the reel, just Comment or DM me and I can send it over!

My goal with Grow Well is simple:
To help parents feel confident, informed, and supported as their baby grows through the first year.

Because most of the time, parents don’t need more pressure. They just need the right information and a little guidance.

04/24/2026

Myth: Feeding problems start and end with feeding.

Truth: Sometimes it’s a whole-body issue, and you have to look at both.

Sometimes it starts with how a baby:
• moves
• is positioned
• feels in their body

Torticollis can show up in feeding in ways parents don’t always expect, like struggling with positioning, preferring one side, or yes…even bottle challenges.

When you look at both together, things start to make more sense.

That’s a big part of what I do. I would love to help you if this is your struggle.

04/23/2026

“Just wait and see” can delay support that actually helps your baby.

Early support can make feeding easier, transitions smoother, and take so much pressure off you as a parent.

You’re allowed to get help before things hit a breaking point.

That’s the way I like it.

04/21/2026

It’s hard to stay present when you’re worried about the next milestone, the next nap, or whether you’re doing enough.

But babies live in the present. And often, peace comes when we stop trying to get ahead of them and start noticing what they’re telling us right now.

Sometimes the next best step is simply slowing down enough to see clearly.

Take a deep breath, you are doing great!

04/19/2026

If your baby only settles when you’re bouncing, pacing, or swaying…you’re not creating a “bad habit.”

You’re meeting a need.

And those needs?
They don’t last forever, but they do matter right now.

That gentle up-and-down movement helps regulate your baby’s nervous system, organize their sensory input, and mimic the rhythm they felt before they were even born.

If you want help understanding why your baby craves certain movements (and how to support them without burning yourself out), I’ve got you.

04/18/2026

POV: everything feels upside down…but your baby still just needs you.

Touch is the very first sense to develop, and it plays a huge role in how your baby learns about their body, builds connection, and regulates their nervous system.

And yet… our world is full of containers, busy schedules, and messages that make parents second-guess holding their baby “too much.”

But here’s the truth:
✨ You’re not spoiling your baby with touch
✨ You’re building their brain, body, and sense of safety

That’s one of the reasons I love infant massage so much. It’s intentional, connected, and such a powerful way to support your baby’s development (and your bond).

I’m currently working toward my CIMI (Certified Infant Massage Instructor) certification and counting down the days until I can teach group classes to help more parents feel confident knowing exactly how to use touch to support their baby. (This is why I am pouring oil into a smaller bottle…to give oil to one of the families I am currently teaching!)

Until you get to learn infant massage?
Hold them. Snuggle them. Wear them.
You’re doing more than you think.

04/18/2026

Feel Good Friday is a little mix of everything that makes parenting babies feel a bit easier.

Around here you’ll find:
✨ Motivation for the days when parenting feels overwhelming
🍼 Practical tips (like Tip Tuesday!) to make feeding and development smoother
🧠 Myth busting because there’s a lot of outdated or confusing baby advice out there
💛 And a little joy from the week because it’s important to focus to focus on the positive!

My goal with Grow Well is simple:
To help parents feel confident, informed, and supported as their baby grows through the first year.

Because most of the time, parents don’t need more pressure. They just need the right information and a little guidance.

04/16/2026

Myth Busting Time!

👏 if this advice needs to go…make your baby finish their bottle.

Because babies are actually really good at telling us when they’re done. We just have to listen.

(And if you’ve ever felt pressure to do otherwise… you’re definitely not alone.)

04/16/2026

If you’ve been told “they’ll grow out of it” but you’re not fully convinced…you’re allowed to look deeper.

That’s exactly what I help parents do.

04/14/2026

Tip Tuesday: The Importance of Touch!

Remember that myth we busted previously?

Holding your baby does not create bad habits or spoil them. It creates connection, regulation, and growth.

Touch is actually the first sense to develop in utero, and it continues to play a huge role after birth. When you hold your baby, wear them, or intentionally use touch, you are helping:

🤍 Regulate their nervous system
🤍 Support bonding and attachment
🤍 Develop their sensory system (especially body awareness and processing touch)
🤍 Promote overall development and coordination
🤍 Build a sense of safety in the world

In a culture where we’re often encouraged to put babies in swings, seats, and containers (which can be helpful in moderation!), we sometimes miss how powerful simple, consistent touch can be.

That’s why I love:
✨ Babywearing
✨ Snuggles without guilt
✨ And I’m currently working on my Certified Infant Massage Instructor certification so I can teach families how to use touch in an even more intentional, evidence-based way.

Hold the baby. Wear the baby. Love on the baby. You’re doing it right!!

04/14/2026

Both can be true.

The nights can feel endless.
The feeding struggles can feel consuming.
The laundry can absolutely win.

And still…this season moves quickly.

That’s why support matters.

Not to rush through it, but to help you enjoy more of it while you’re in it.

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154 St. Peters Centre Boulevard
Saint Peters, MO
63376

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+16367484060

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