Pediatric OT for infant feeding and milestone development in Raleigh, NC.

Whole-baby care from birth to walking.

Happy babies and confident parents are our specialty. 

You know your baby best and when something feels off, you want answers you can trust.  At bwellbaby, we believe every baby deserves to eat comfortably, move freely, and play joyfully.  As a parent, you deserve to be listened to and provided with honest, practical solutions.

Get the support you deserve from Raleigh’s only pediatric occupational therapist and lactation consultant (IBCLC).


bwellbaby is a great fit for families who:

  • Want one-on-one, unrushed support.

  • Are looking for root-cause answers, not quick fixes.

  • Value expert guidance in feeding and early development.

Our Sevices

  • baby sleeping on mother's chest

    Infant Feeding + Lactation

    Feeding should be enjoyable for both you and your baby. But when feeding is painful, stressful, or exhausting, it can quickly become a source of worry instead of connection.

  • Mother on floor encouraging baby to crawl

    Movement + Milestones

    Babies are born to move. With our playful approach and innovative strategies, we help your baby master tummy time, rolling, sitting, crawling, walking, etc. quickly, so they can get busy playing!

  • Baby with torticollis laying in a basket

    Torticollis Treatment

    Our gentle “no-tears” approach helps babies move their head with ease, promote optimal head shape, and achieve milestones as expected.

Common Challenges We Treat

  • Lactation + Breastfeeding

    Prenatal questions + concerns

    Difficulty latching

    Painful latch

    Low milk supply

    Oversupply

    Pump flange fitting

    Difficulty or painful pumping

    Slow weight gain

    Tongue tie evaluation

    Reflux

    Gassy, fussy baby

    Prematurity

  • Infant Feeding

    Bottle Selection

    Gulping, coughing

    Milk leaking from mouth

    Reflux

    Gassy, fussy baby

    Feedings 20+ minutes

    Slow weight gain

    Transition to solids

    Baby-led weaning vs. purees

    Gagging

    Limited diet

    Difficulty self-feeding

  • Movement + Milestones

    Body tension

    Cries with tummy time

    No rolling by 5 months

    Not sitting by 6 months

    Not crawling on hands and knees by 9 months

    Not walking by 15 months

    History of reflux

    Shoulder dystocia

    Clavicle fracture

    Wellness + preventative services also available

  • Torticollis

    Head turns 1 way more than the other

    Feeds only in 1 position

    Body tension

    Flat spot on head

    Prolonged labor

    Vacuum or forceps during delivery

    Twins or multiples

Being a parent is an incredible journey, but it also comes with a lot of questions…

MAYBE YOU’VE FOUND YOURSELF

  • Questioning whether your baby is “on track” to meet their milestones

  • Considering giving up on breastfeeding due to difficulty latching, sore nipples, or concerns with your milk supply.

  • Standing in the bottle aisle of Target more confused than ever.

  • Frantically trying to get your baby to take a bottle before you return to work

  • Debating between giving your baby purees or to try “Baby Led Weaning.”

  • Wondering why your baby isn’t crawling like the other kids at daycare.

It’s no wonder so many parents spend so much time endlessly searching the internet for answers or losing sleep to worry and doubt. 

That’s because you are a good parent. And as a parent, you know when something isn't right. And you’re going to keep seeking answers until you figure out what you and your baby need to thrive. With bwellbaby, LLC you don’t need to “wait and see.” And you don’t need to figure it out alone. We’re here as infant specialists to support you and your baby in finding answers and supporting your child’s development. 

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.

Discover the bwellbaby Difference:

Where Expert Care Meets Personal Touch

Our practice isn't just about treatments; it's about developing relationships and providing a personalized wellness experience that resonates with your baby’s unique needs during their transformative first year. 


Focused Expertise in Infant Feeding and Development: We're not just any therapy practice; we specialize in babies. Our advanced training means you're getting care that's tailored, precise, and effective.  You'll work with Wake County’s only OT/IBCLC. The unique combination of occupational therapy and lactation expertise provides whole-baby support for both feeding and development- helping your baby thrive in all areas.

Holistic Approach: Babies are complex humans with complex, and interconnected needs. We treat the whole baby, making sure to consider sensory, motor, social-emotional, feeding, sleep, play, routines and more. 

Consistent, Personalized Care:  You’ll see the same therapist at each appointment.  This consistency means we really get to know your baby and your journey, providing care that feels familiar and reassuring.

Parents are Partners: Your goals are our goals. You know your baby best and provide daily care, making you an essential partner in therapy process. 

Empowering You with Knowledge: We do more than treat symptoms; we educate and empower. Our goal is competent babies and confident parents.

No More “Wait and See”: Choosing bwellbaby is a proactive step towards better health. Let’s not settle for delayed care or unnecessary discomfort. Instead, we’ll take action to help your baby thrive.

Our Process

STEP 1

Schedule an Appointment

Quick self-scheduling and convenient appointments in your home, our office, or virtually when appropriate.


STEP 2

Comprehensive Assessment

We provide a “whole baby” approach and complete a full developmental and feeding evaluation to determine your baby’s strengths and challenges.


STEP 3

Personalized 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.

Pleased Parents

  • A.

    Nicole was great to work with! She helped my son overcome a bottle refusal. She was so patient and taught me a great deal about infant feeding. I am so grateful for her services!

  • A.

    Nicole has been working with my daughter who had significant feeding challenges that impacted her gross and fine motor skills. In the past two months in working with Nicole in our home weekly , she is now eating wide variety of solid foods - before she refused and built aversion to foods. She has now met her initial set of goals to improve her mobility and get back on track with her milestones. So glad we have met Nicole

    to help support and work with our daughter. She customizes the care to the child and can tell she really cares about the children and their journey to improve the challenges they are facing. Nicole is dynamic in her wide ability and knowledge to provide care and support to babies. Highly recommend Nicole for any babies with feeding challenges , mobility or motor skills.

  • E.

    Nicole was so wonderful with our baby boy. At 4 months, he was falling behind on some milestones and hated tummy time. She worked with him to release tension in his neck/back and gave exercises that helped him love tummy time ! He just turned 7 months and he is already crawling, I know it’s only possible because of the work Nicole did with him. We loved her coming to our house to work with our baby!

  • The Darcey's

    Nicole is the best peds OT in the Triangle! She really tailors her classes to each family's individual needs and is such a great resource. Her background and education is exceptional. As a NICU RN, I highly recommend bwellbaby!

  • B.

    We can’t recommend bwellbaby and Nicole enough! Our little guy was slow to crawl and was not bearing weight on his legs by 11mo. We worked with Nicole 2x per week and over the summer he started crawling, pulling up, standing, climbing, and now he’s holding on to his walker moving his own legs to make steps. He’s now 13 months and he’s back on track to meet his walking milestone.

  • A.

    We worked with Nicole for a few months and had a wonderful experience. She helped our daughter go from completely refusing to be on her tummy to being a strong, confident crawler (soon to be walker). She genuinely cares and is great at her work. We cannot recommend her enough.

  • K.

    We are beyond grateful for Nicole and the incredible impact she has had on our daughter’s development. Our daughter was delayed in walking and struggled with gross motor skills, and after seeing several physical therapists with little progress, we found Nicole. She was the one who truly made a difference. Nicole worked with us through in-home therapy, and her expertise, patience, and ability to connect with our daughter helped her not only learn to walk but also build the confidence she needed to keep moving forward. Nicole's approach was always supportive and encouraging, and we could see positive changes after every session. We can't thank her enough for her dedication and the progress our daughter has made!

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