Nicole Bazinet, MS, OTR/L, IBCLC, CNT, NTMTC
More than a therapist. A partner for your baby’s first year.
Hi, I’m Nicole—a pediatric occupational therapist and board-certified lactation consultant who believes parents deserve to feel supported, informed, and confident as you navigate your baby’s first year.
Welcome to bwellbaby, a practice that supports and nurtures, not just the child, but you, the parent, as well. As someone who has spent decades working with babies and young children, I understand how challenging this time can be. My approach at bwellbaby is centered around understanding your child’s unique needs and supporting you on this journey.
Focused, Empathetic Care
I specialize in feeding and development through those crucial first 2years, offering you not just treatments, but a holistic wellness experience. Whether it's overcoming breastfeeding or bottle feeding challenges, or mastering developmental milestones such as crawling, I am here to support your whole baby.
Parents as Partners
In our sessions, I dedicate your time to understanding and addressing your child’s strengths and challenges. This isn't just about treatment; it's about building a relationship where your family feels heard, cared for, and empowered.
Competent Babies. Confident Parents.
My goal is to address your concerns and help your baby thrive. From developing an action plan to hands-on instruction, I guide you every step of the way with sensitivity and expertise.
Start Your Journey with Us
At bwellbaby, I understand your child means the world to you. And you mean the world to me! I invite you to take the next step to support their development and help your baby thrive!
A caring approach combined with decades of experience and specialized training in infant feeding and development to help your baby thrive.
Board Certified and Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Certifications
Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT)
Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapist Certified (NTMTC)
Specialized Training
SOFFI trained (Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants
Neurodevelopmental Treatment
Myofascial Release
Trigger Point Release
Total Motion Release (TMR)
How it started….
From the tender age of 4, I proclaimed I wanted to be a baby doctor. And, while I might not have the letters "MD" behind my name, I do have a variety of other ones that show my lifelong dedication to infants and their development. I went from playing with dolls, to babysitting and nannying, to a degree in early childhood special education, a short career as an infant and toddler teacher, and then back to school to become an occupational therapist so that I could work with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Most recently, I added the letters IBCLC so that I could further support mothers and their breastfeeding infants. I think this little girl would agree....working with babies is the best job in the world.
Where we’re going
With bwellbaby, my mission is to provide personalized expertise in infant feeding and development while removing barriers to access, and empowering parents like you with the skills and knowledge to help their babies grow, play, and thrive. My vision is a world where every baby receives high-quality, timely, evidenced-based care, and parents feel supported and informed every step of the way.
At bwellbaby we believe in acting early to resolve feeding and developmental concerns quickly + effectively.
Here’s how I can help:
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Infant Feeding + Lactation
Feeding should be enjoyable for both you and your baby. But when feeding is painful, stressful, or exhausting, it can quickly become a source of worry instead of connection.
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Movement + Milestones
Babies are born to move. With our playful approach and innovative strategies, we help your baby master tummy time, rolling, sitting, crawling, walking, etc. quickly, so they can get busy playing!
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Torticollis Treatment
Our gentle “no-tears” approach helps babies move their head with ease, promote optimal head shape, and achieve milestones as expected.
Our Process
STEP 1
Schedule an Appointment
Quick self-scheduling and convenient appointments in your home, our office, or virtually when appropriate.
STEP 2
Comprehensive Assessment
We provide a “whole baby” approach and complete a full developmental and feeding evaluation to determine your baby’s strengths and challenges.
STEP 3
Personalized Plan
We partner with you to create an individualized treatment plan based on your needs and goals.