Have you heard of baby-led weaning
Have you heard of baby led weaning? Are you curious about it for your baby? I was introduced to this method when my daughter started eating solids. Thanks to her fierce independent streak, she did not want to be spoon fed. So with the proper preparation, we tried baby led weaning and she loved it. I learned that surprisingly babies don’t need teeth to chew. My daughter is 7 now and she eats almost anything! If you are interested in baby led weaning, contact me today!
Bottle Feeding your Breastfed Baby: Paced feeding, newborn feeding, bottle nipples, bottle feeding tips (2024)
Are you looking for a newborn bottle specialist in charleston, SC. Do you want to know what the best bottles are for your breastfeeding baby? Are you struggling formula feeding your newborn?Are you having trouble finding the right bottle for your baby? Are feeds taking a long time or is your breastfed baby having trouble figuring out how effectively feed off a bottle? If your baby has a tongue tie or oral motor dysfunction bottle-feeding could be a challenge.
Some babies who have been exclusively breastfed have a hard time learning the mechanics of bottle-feeding. If you are going back to work, it’s important to introduce bottles ahead of time, to ease the transition. I usually recommend introducing a bottle around 3-4 weeks.
What I can help with
I’m a pediatric occupational therapist and a Certified Lactation Counselor and I specialize in infants. I offer developmental, feeding, and lactation support.
It's common to not know what OT's do, because there are so many different specialties within our profession. I thought it would help to breakdown the services I offer in a series of posts.
Nipple pain, Ouch!
Painful feeds can happen for so many reasons, shallow latch, tongue tie, oral motor dysfunction, a small or recessed jaw. If you are having nipple pain when breastfeeding, I have great guide for improving latch. Sign up for our newsletter and get a free resource on getting an optimal latch.
What causes painful breastfeeding?
Painful breastfeeding. Here are some potential causes, shallow latch, tongue tie, high palate, recessed jaw, and oral motor dysfunction. If your baby shows any signs of these it’s important to get help.