Helping babies eat, move and play! Expert infant feeding therapy and lactation services in Raleigh, NC.
Infant Feeding Therapy
Expert occupational therapy and lactation support to help your baby overcome feeding challenges.
Infant Feeding
Is Your Baby Struggling with Feeding?
Feeding your baby isn’t always simple. Whether your baby is refusing the breast or bottle, struggling with transitions to solids, or showing signs of discomfort during feeds, these challenges can quickly become overwhelming. At bwellbaby, we provide gentle, expert, play-based infant feeding therapy in Raleigh, NC, designed to support your baby’s development and help you feel confident at every feeding stage.
Why Infant Feeding Matters
Feeding is one of the earliest and most important developmental tasks your baby will master. It requires coordination of motor skills, sensory processing, and oral function—and it lays the groundwork for future skills like speech, eating solids, self-regulation, and social bonding. Difficulties with feeding can signal underlying issues like tongue tie, body tension, oral motor delays, or sensory sensitivities, and they deserve attention—not a wait-and-see approach.
The Power of Early Feeding Support
The first year of life is a critical window for brain and body development. Addressing feeding issues early can improve your baby’s comfort, growth, and development—and reduce family stress. At bwellbaby, we specialize in feeding support from birth through toddlerhood, offering personalized, whole-body care that fits into your family’s routine. Whether your baby is breastfeeding, bottle feeding, weaning, or starting solids, we’ll help you navigate feeding challenges with confidence and calm.
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Support that Makes a Difference
Prenatal Feeding Consultations
Whether you plan to breastfeed, bottle feed, or both, our private prenatal feeding consultation will help you feel confident and prepared. Led by an experienced IBCLC and feeding therapist, you’ll learn about breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding and more. Your baby, your plan—with expert support every step of the way. Learn More.
Lactation + Breastfeeding
We understand the emotional and physical challenges new moms face when breastfeeding doesn't go as planned. Receive expert lactation support from the region’s only provider who is both an occupational therapist and international board-certified lactation consultant (OT/IBCLC). We take a comprehensive approach to infant feeding, starting with a full developmental assessment—from nose to toes—to uncover what may be impacting your baby’s ability to feed effectively. But it’s not just about the baby—we take care of moms, too. Whether you're dealing with breast pain, milk supply issues, or just feeling overwhelmed, we’re here to guide you with evidence-based support so you can nourish your baby with confidence. Learn More.
Bottle Feeding
Bottle feeding isn’t always easy—and when your baby struggles to feed, it can be frustrating, emotional, and overwhelming. At bwellbaby, we offer expert, compassionate support to help your baby feed more efficiently and comfortably. As the region’s only occupational therapist and IBCLC, I take a wholistic approach to feeding, looking beyond the bottle to understand what’s really going on. From choosing the right bottle and nipple to addressing tongue tie, oral motor concerns, or sensory challenges, we tailor support to your baby’s unique needs. Learn More.
Bottle Refusal
Is your baby refusing the bottle no matter what you try? You’re not alone—and it’s incredibly stressful, especially if you're returning to work soon, heading to a special event, or simply needing a break. As an OT/IBCLC, I work closely with you to gently guide your baby toward accepting a bottle or cup, using a personalized, developmentally informed approach. Whether you're planning ahead or already in crisis mode, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence and peace of mind. Learn More.
Reflux and Gassiness
Have frequent spit-ups, fussiness, arching, and restless nights left you feeling exhausted and helpless? Reflux can turn everyday moments into a constant struggle—impacting your baby’s feeding, sleep, comfort, and overall development. At bwellbaby, we take a holistic approach to managing reflux, looking beyond the symptoms to uncover and address the root cause and create a personalized plan that supports both baby and family. With the right strategies in place, feeding can become more comfortable, sleep more restful, and your baby more at ease.
Solid Foods
Starting solids is an exciting milestone—but it often comes with big questions and even bigger worries. When should we start? Purees or baby-led weaning? What if my baby chokes? Should they be using a spoon? At bwellbaby, we offer expert guidance to help make your baby’s transition to solid foods safe, smooth, and stress-free. Whether your baby is just starting solids or struggling with textures, gagging, or refusing to eat, our strategies help make mealtimes pleasurable for everyone.
Why Families Choose bwellbaby
bwellbaby offers specialized infant feeding therapy for infants in Raleigh, NC—and virtual consults across North Carolina. What makes us different?
Whole-body approach: We assess from nose to toes to uncover hidden factors that may be impacting feeding.
Play-based strategies: We use toys, songs, and games to make therapy fun and effective.
Daily routine integration: No time-consuming homework—just real results in real-life moments.
Fun, low-pressure environment: We never force babies to do something they’re not ready for. We provide a “just-right challenge” by adapting the activity and/or environment to foster a sense of safety that leads to progress.
Parent collaboration: As your baby’s #1 fan and fiercest advocate, you are an integral part of the process. We collaborate to set goals, you follow our recommended strategies and together we celebrate progress!
Our mission is simple: help your baby overcome feeding challenges and establish a lifelong love with eating.
Ready to Enjoy Mealtimes?
Feeding your baby shouldn’t feel stressful—but when challenges come up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether you're navigating b, breastfeeding, bottle refusal, starting solids, or just have questions about what’s typical, bwellbaby is here to help. We offer expert, personalized support to guide you through each stage of your baby’s feeding journey with confidence and peace of mind.
Our Process
STEP 1
Get Started
Contact us today and sleep easier tonight. Click the “get started” button and complete our intake form. We will contact you soon!
STEP 2
Comprehensive Evaluation
We provide a “whole baby” approach and complete a full developmental evaluation to determine your baby’s strengths and challenges.
STEP 3
Tailored Treatment Plan
We partner with you to create an individualized treatment plan. We use a play-based approach to therapy and involve you every step of the way.