Welcome to Thrive Little!
About Us
Thrive Little is run by Marielle Marquez, a pediatric occupational therapist based in Los Angeles. Marielle specializes in feeding and swallowing as well as developmental treatment for infants and young children.
Explore the resources on our site to learn how you can best support your child!
How can we help your little one thrive?
From the blog
Why Do Babies Put Their Hands in Their Mouths?
Babies have been seen to suck on their fingers on ultrasound before they’re even born! Putting their hands in their mouth is a natural thing that babies do, especially in the first 6 to 12 months of life. Should you let baby put their …
What Is The Beige Diet?
The beige diet is familiar to parents of picky eaters. It consists of, you guessed it, beige foods, and tends to include mostly refined carbs that are highly processed. Beige foods tend to be comfort foods and snack foods such as mac & cheese, …
When to Change the Nipple on Baby’s Bottle
When are you supposed to switch to a faster flow nipple? What is the difference between a level 1 nipple and a level 2 nipple? Is it okay to keep baby on a newborn flow nipple even at 6, 9, or 12 months? It’s …
Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers that Boost Development
Your toddler may be excited to get a cute shirt with their favorite character on it and that would make a fun stocking stuffer! But why not use the opportunity of stuffing their stocking to buy things that will boost your toddler’s development? Scroll …
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Is Bottle Feeding Hurting Your Child’s Speech Development?
As parents, there is so much we need to know. From toilet training to walking to speech, it never ends. Here’s one more thing we’ve been alarmed about. How does bottle feeding affect your child’s speech? Does it affect your child’s speech? Let’s dive …
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Alternatives to Candy for Halloween
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 candy for health reasons. Some people are lactose intolerant. Some children have oral motor …
How to Improve Pencil Grasp
Is there only one perfect way to hold a pencil? No! What’s important is function. If your child’s grasp looks funky, but they can draw or write without their hand getting cramped or tired, it’s okay to let it go and stop nagging them. …
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 …
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Why Do Kids Love Chicken Nuggets? A Feeding Therapist’s Perspective
Wondering why your kids are constantly asking for nuggets? What is it about this food that kids love? Why are nuggets one of the few things picky eaters consistently eat? Keep reading for answers why your kid craves chicken nuggets! They’re Easy to Eat …
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