Thrive Little provides pediatric occupational therapy and feeding & swallowing therapy for infants and young children. Thrive Little is run by Marielle Marquez and offers services primarily in the Santa Clarita Valley, in your home or at our office in Newhall.
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From the blog
My Baby Cries During Tummy Time
I hear parents say this on an almost daily basis. It is very common for babies to cry during tummy time. If your baby hates tummy time, keep reading! There is hope! I have turned many tummy time haters into tummy time lovers and…
Stocking Stuffers for Babies that Boost Development
Sure you can throw in a cute pair of socks and a bib with a funny saying, but if want ideas for stocking stuffers that will boost your baby’s development, keep reading! Christmas is a great time to buy baby things they need like…
Best Pacifiers for Breastfed Babies
(This post contains affiliate links) The best pacifiers for breastfed babies are straight and symmetrical with a wide base. Ideally a pacifier should allow for the wavelike motion of the tongue to occur, which mimics tongue movement during breastfeeding. With that said, no pacifier…
Alternatives to Candy for Halloween
Searching for non-candy Halloween treats? I have a long list of ideas for you! There are many reasons families avoid giving candy to their kids on Halloween. Some children have food allergies, special diets, or can’t eat at all by mouth. Some families avoid…
Therapy for Babies with Tongue Tie: Why Your Baby Needs It
If your baby has a tongue tie, you may know you need to get a release. But do you know, that your baby likely also needs therapy to achieve the best possible outcome? Fortunately, the idea of tongue tie therapy has become more popular…
The Best Floor Seat for Baby, Recommended by an OT
I was gifted this product in exchange for writing this post. This post contains affiliate links. I only ever recommend products I use personally or professionally. As an occupational therapist and busy mom of 2, I understand both the need to have a convenient…
Best Bottles for Breastfed Babies Tested by a Feeding Expert
This post contains affiliate links The best bottles for breastfed babies have a gradual slope from tip to base and most importantly are slow flow. Don’t be fooled by the hype, most bottles advertised as being the best baby bottles for breastfed babies are…
Baby-Led Weaning Benefits
Baby-led weaning (BLW) has become a popular approach when starting solid foods. There are many benefits to using a blw approach. Baby-led weaning can help with fine motor skills, oral motor skills, and reduces picky eating. We will dive more into the benefits, but…
Can You Mix Baby Led Weaning and Spoon Feeding?
Have you heard that you have to choose between baby led weaning and spoon feeding? This is not true! It is absolutely okay to combine baby led weaning and purees. Let me explain why! Babies are smart. Some people claim that babies will be…
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