Baby Steps OT
Our Services
Occupational Therapy
At Baby Steps OT, we take a whole-child approach—looking beyond individual symptoms to understand how your baby's body, nervous system, feeding skills, and developmental abilities work together.
Areas of support may include:
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Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding difficulties
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Oral motor dysfunction and disorganized sucking patterns
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Tethered oral tissues & pre- and post- release rehabilitation
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Torticollis and other head shape concerns
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Tummy time challenges and early motor development
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Delayed developmental milestones
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Sensory processing and regulation difficulties
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Transitioning to purees, solids, and age-appropriate feeding skills
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Picky eating and mealtime challenges
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Parent coaching and caregiver education
Our goal is not only to help your child develop the skills they need to thrive, but also to empower you with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to support their growth every step of the way.
Lactation Counseling
Using a compassionate, evidence-based approach, we assess both parent and baby to better understand what's contributing to feeding difficulties.
Areas of support may include:
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Painful latch and nipple discomfort
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Milk transfer concerns and weighted feeds
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Low milk supply concerns
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Bottle refusal and bottle-feeding support
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Oral ties and feeding challenges related to tongue, cheek or lip ties
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pre and post oral tie release rehabilitation
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Sleepy, inefficient, or disorganized feeding patterns
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Transitioning between breast and bottle
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Feeding concerns in premature or medically complex infants
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Parent education and responsive feeding strategies
Our goal is to help feeding feel less stressful and more connected—supporting both you and your baby.
Oral Motor Skills
We provide comprehensive oral motor assessments to understand how your baby's oral function is impacting breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and the transition to solids. Rather than focusing on anatomy alone, we evaluate how your baby's oral motor skills, body tension, movement patterns, and feeding mechanics work together to support efficient, comfortable feeding.
Areas of support may include:
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Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding difficulties
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Disorganized sucking patterns
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Poor latch or difficulty maintaining suction
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Tongue, lip, and buccal tie assessment and functional evaluation
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Pre- and post-frenectomy therapy
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Oral motor exercises and caregiver education
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Gagging, coughing, or difficulty managing milk
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Difficulty transitioning to purees and solid foods
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Feeding fatigue and inefficient milk transfer
By improving oral motor coordination and supporting the body as an integrated system, we help babies develop the skills needed for safe, efficient, and enjoyable feeding experiences.
Parent Education
You know your baby better than anyone. Our role is to help you better understand what they're communicating and give you the knowledge and confidence to support their development every step of the way.
Areas of education and coaching may include:
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Understanding your baby's feeding cues and behaviors
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Responsive feeding techniques
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Positioning and handling for feeding, play, and development
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Oral motor exercises and home programs
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Tummy time and age-appropriate developmental activities
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Sensory regulation and calming strategies
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Supporting motor development through everyday routines
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Preparing for the transition to solid foods
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Creating positive, connected mealtime experiences
Our goal is to nurture the parent-baby relationship by providing compassionate guidance, evidence-based education, and individualized support—so you feel confident caring for your baby and celebrating every milestone, one step at a time.
