We help babies overcome feeding challenges and master essential developmental milestones so they can grow, play, and thrive!

Supporting infant feeding and development in Raleigh, Apex, Cary, Wake Forest and nearby towns.

LIKELY, NO ONE TOLD YOU THIS

Being a parent is incredible.  But it also comes with a lot of questions.  You might find yourself endlessly searching the internet for answers or laying awake at night worrying.  As a parent you know when something isn't right and you will do anything to help your baby thrive. With bwellbaby, LLC you don’t need to “wait and see.” You can play an active role in your child’s development and wellbeing right now.

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MAYBE YOU’VE FOUND YOURSELF

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

With so much information on the internet, it’s hard to know what to believe!  Our comprehensive evaluation gives you the personalized information you’ve been seeking.

Let’s face it.  Breastfeeding is hard!  There are a lot of reasons why your breastfeeding journey may not be going as well as you hoped. Our comprehensive approach which includes both mom and baby, finds the root of the problem and offers personalized solutions to help you achieve your goals.

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

When it comes to bottles, there are endless choices- how do you know which one is best for your baby?  We help to clear the confusion by moving past the marketing gimmicks and providing you with the facts, so you can make an informed decision.

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

You’ve loved breastfeeding during your parental leave, but now your baby won’t take a bottle!  We guide your baby past bottle refusal so you can return to work relaxed knowing that they are fed and happy. 

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.”

“Baby Led Weaning” is all the rage on social media, but the thought of giving your baby a chicken leg makes you sweat.  We don’t favor one approach over the other. We carefully evaluate your baby’s feeding skills and make a plan with you that you can feel confident about.

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

They say “comparison is the thief of joy,” but it’s hard to avoid it.  You know every child develops at their own pace, but how do you know when to intervene? Our decades of experience and comprehensive evaluations give you insight into your child’s development. Why wait and worry when there are strategies to help boost your baby’s development now?  Our proven strategies will get your baby moving and exploring in no time! 

At bwellbaby we believe in acting early to resolve feeding and developmental concerns quickly. 

Here’s How We Help:

Enjoy Feeding Your Baby

Feeding should be enjoyable for everyone.  Afterall, it’s an activity we have to do several times a day for our whole lives!  We get to the root cause of feeding challenges and provide you with individualized strategies to help your baby thrive.

Achieve Motor Milestones

Some babies need a little boost to get moving in the right direction.  With our playful approach and innovative strategies, we can help your baby master rolling, sitting, crawling, walking, etc. quickly, so they can get busy playing!

Competent Babies. Confident Parents.

Babies don’t live on their own. That’s why we give you the information and tools you need to be a confident parent. We partner with you throughout the process so you will always feel supported, informed, and empowered to provide the best care for your little one.

Discover the bwellbaby Difference:

Where Expert Care Meets Personal Touch

Our practice isn't just about treatments; it's about creating a personalized wellness experience that resonates with your baby’s unique needs, especially during their transformative first years. We understand that choosing a health provider for your baby is a significant decision, and it's essential to find a practice where you feel understood, cared for, and confident in the expertise provided. bwellbaby is the premier choice for parents, like you seeking specialized, compassionate care for their baby.

  1. 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. Nicole is the region’s only occupational therapist and lactation consultant (OT, IBCLC) providing you and your baby with a unique and holistic combination of skills.

  2. Care in the Comfort of Your Home: Babies are most comfortable in their home and it is easier to carry-over activities with the toys and equipment you already have.

  3. Holistic Approach: Babies are complex humans with complex needs.  We treat the whole baby, not just the parts that need support.  Infant development is intertwined and therefore we address all areas of development; sensory, motor, social-emotional, feeding, sleep, play, routines and more.

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

  5. Parents are Partners: Your goals are our goals. You know your baby best and that’s why we partner with you. Therapy is most beneficial when you are invested in the results.

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

  7. No More “Wait and See”: Choosing bwellbaby is a proactive step towards better health. It's about not settling for discomfort or delay, but taking control and moving towards helping your baby thrive.

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Meet Nicole - The region’s only occupational therapist and lactation consultant!

I’ll be honest; when I was an infant teacher, I knew nothing about occupational therapy. My days were filled with laughter and care, but then one day, a mother approached me, her eyes filled with a mix of hope and worry, and asked if I could help her baby with clubfoot by stretching her ankles at every diaper change. At first, I felt a bit unsure, but I was determined to help.  Days turned into weeks, and the day the mother told me her baby didn’t need to be casted was transformative. This experience opened my eyes to the power of therapy and the profound impact it could have on a baby's life.  That moment ignited a passion within me, leading me to become a pediatric occupational therapist, committed to helping infants and their families thrive.

Babies have been my passion my whole life. When I was four, I proudly told everyone I wanted to be a “baby doctor.” My journey took me from playing with dolls, to babysitting, to working as an educator, and finally to the neonatal intensive care unit where I spent ten fulfilling years as an occupational therapist. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of infants. I’ve seen the struggles, the worries, and the incredible resilience of both babies and their parents. At bwellbaby, my mission is clear: to provide expert, high-quality, holistic care for infants, while removing the red-tape and barriers to access.  

bwellbaby offers a wellness-focused solution to infant feeding and developmental challenges, where you don’t have to “wait and see.”  You can take an active role in your baby’s wellness with an expert by your side.  I love supporting families through the challenges and celebrating the hard-earned victories, helping babies get the best start in life.


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Diagnoses and Conditions We Treat with Customized Occupational Therapy

Breastfeeding & Lactation Challenges

Difficulty Latching

Painful Latch

Low Milk Supply or Oversupply

Sleepy or Breast Refusal

Gassy, Fussy Baby

Reflux

Tongue Tie Questions

Slow Weight Gain

Failure to Thrive

Torticollis Treatment

Head Turn / Tilt Preference

Flat Spot on Head

Referred for a Helmet

Hates Tummy Time

Prolonged / Difficult Labor

Shoulder Dystocia

Congenital Torticollis

Acquired Torticollis

Bottle Feeding

Choosing the Best Bottle

Bottle Refusal

Coughing

Leaking, Dribbling Milk

Slow to feed (>25 minutes)

Seems to Feed Constantly

Reflux

Slow Weight Gain

When to Change the Flow Rate


Delayed Motor Milestones

Cries During Tummy Time 

“Happy Sitter”

Difficulty with:

Rolling

Sitting

Crawling

Walking

Using Both Hands

Holding and Reaching for Toys

Eating Solid Foods

When to Start Solids

What Foods to Offer & When

Not Interested or Refuses Solid Foods

Gagging

Baby Led Weaning

Using Fork and Spoon

Using an Open Cup or Straw

Weaning from Breast/Bottle

Routines & Schedules

Conditions We Support

Prematurity

NICU Stay

Shoulder Dystocia

Pre/Post Tongue Tie Revision (Frenotomy)

Colic / Frequent Crying

Reflux

Constipation

Failure to Thrive

Increased Body Tension

Low Tone

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

Down Syndrome

Our Process

STEP 1

Get Started

Contact us today and sleep easier tonight. Click the “get started” button and complete our intake form. We will contact you soon!

STEP 2

Comprehensive Evaluation

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

STEP 3

Tailored Treatment 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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Contact us today and sleep easier tonight.