Lil' Feeders is an hour-long group with individualized support that allows parents to build confidence in preparing their baby for tongue and lip tie release procedures. Parents will learn pre and post-procedure stretches and exercises as well as nervous system regulation strategies for their baby. Groups will be led by: Occupational Therapist Michele Robinson, OTR, Speech Language Pathologist Julie Medenwald, SLP-CCC, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Kait Maison, COTA. Parents are encouraged to attend multiple classes before and after procedure for optimal results. Lil’ Feeders group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. This is for the November 21st, 2024 class. Babies will:
- Improve feeding skills (breast and bottle)
- Improve mobility of body and oral structures
- Calm nervous system (less fussy)
Parents will:
- Become skilled with pre & post-procedure stretches and exercises
- Gain nervous system regulation strategies for baby
- Feel prepared and organized for procedure and after care
Class Fee and Details: Registration is open to infants with feeding challenges at breast and bottle. Infants need not be current patents at Amaryllis Therapy. Parents are encouraged to attend multiple classes before and after procedure for optimal results. Each group is $50 per session. Registration is closed at the end of the work day prior to each session. Please note that we are unable to provide a refund if you cancel within 72 hours of the session. However, you do have the option to reschedule to a future session date as long as you notify us prior to the start time of the session you are registered for.
2024 Dates and Times: Lil’ Feeders group will be offered on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month starting in September and running through December. Group will resume after the holiday break with new dates in 2025. Each session will run from 10:15am-11:15am.
- October 3, 17
- November 7, 21
- December 5, 19
Amaryllis Therapy Network is a Denver area pediatric therapy clinic providing occupational, physical and speech therapy for infants, children and adolescents, as well as classes for children. We look forward to working with you and your family. |