The Basics
Nipple confusion, no artificial nipples, "breast is best," growth charts, weight checks, wet diapers, ad lib feeding, shallow latch, poor coordination, sensory processing...
Sound familiar? Sound stressful? Probably not what you pictured in those early, dreamy days of feeding your baby or raising your toddler. You're not alone—and it doesn’t have to be this way.
At Bolder Beginnings, we get it—not just as professionals, but as moms too. With decades of experience in feeding therapy, motor development, and sensory processing, we’re here to help you move past the overwhelm and focus on what matters most: enjoying your child.
The Details
Here are some of the therapeutic services we provide:
* Feeding your baby without stress
* Dealing with latch issues (There are lots of tips and tricks to help you and your baby feed more comfortably and efficiently)
* Choosing the correct bottle/nipple for your baby
* Techniques and feeding schedules to facilitate weight gain
* When and how to transition to solid foods
* Managing a fussy/colicky baby
* Transitioning from the breast or bottle to cups and straws
* Pacifier: To use or not to use?
* Assessment of possible sensory integration challenges that impact development and feeding
* Oral sensory techniques for tolerating textured foods
* Oral motor exercises to improve muscle tone for chewing and swallowing
* Assessment of and collaboration with other professionals regarding tongue and lip tie
