In-home feeding therapy that supports your little one’s growth, joy and development
San Diego, CA
Helping your little ones shine brighter
Bright Waves Occupational Therapy specializes in feeding therapy for infants and toddlers. Feeding in the early months and years sets the stage for so much growth and development- we’re here for every wave of it! At Bright Waves OT, we take a holistic, whole-body approach to support early feeding experiences- taking into consideration, not just the mouth, but how the entire body supports feeding. Positioning, muscle tone, strength, coordination, regulation, digestion -to name a few- all play a role in feeding. We strive to support little ones along their waves of development and empower families with practical tools to promote positive and nurturing feeding experiences and the confidence to help their little ones thrive and shine bright.
Riding the waves together & supporting families through:
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Breast & Bottle Feeding
Feeding is complex! Common challenges include difficulty with latch, nipple pain, bottle refusal, reflux, poor weight gain, fatigue, fussiness when eating, lip blisters, very long or very short feedings, “clicking” noises, leaking milk, coughing/gagging, side preference when eating, and more. We are here to help!
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Transitioning to Solids
Starting solids is an exciting milestone- but it can also be overwhelming. We’re here to guide you! Common challenges include: excessive coughing/gagging, difficulty tolerating textures, overstuffing, limited chewing, spitting foods out, not tolerating getting messy, difficulty with open cup or straw cup, and more.
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Tongue Tie Support
Are tethered oral tissues (TOTs)- such as a tongue or lip tie- impacting your child’s oral function? We can help! Through a functional assessment, we look at how the infant uses their oral structures (tongue, lips, cheeks, and jaw) and how the whole-body is presenting and functioning during functional tasks like latching, sucking, swallowing, chewing, which can inform a TOTs concern.