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Occupational Therapy and Feeding therapy in Ventura County, CA

In home visits and virtual consults/telehealth

From struggling to loving feeding your baby.

Supporting infants and toddlers with feeding, motor and sensory challenges.

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You know something isn't right. Your baby is fussy at feeding times, not gaining the way you hoped, or just won't take to solids. You've been waiting for answers, calling around, stuck in a system that moves too slowly.

At Lil' Nugget Pediatric Occupational and Feeding Therapy, we believe no family should have to wait for help. We specialize in supporting infants and toddlers with feeding challenges — so you can stop worrying and start enjoying feeding your baby.

  • Breastfeeding and bottle feeding

  • Management of feeding issues related to tongue tie and/or lip tie

  • Poor weight gain or slow weight gain

  • NICU Graduates support

  • Difficulties transitioning to solids

  • Torticollis ( head turn)

  • Plagiocephaly (head flattening)

  • Developmental delays

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In-home visits in Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo and nearby communities. Teletherapy available throughout California.

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Your baby's journey starts here. From stress to smiles. From frantic to confident. From struggling to loving feeding your baby.

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SERVICES

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Feeding Evaluation

Wether you and your baby are struggling with breastfeeding, bottle feeding or a combination of both, or if your toddler is having difficulties moving on to solids, a comprehensive feeding evaluation to assess baby’s oral motor skills, sensory processing, and overall development is the first step. This allows us to develop a treatment plan to assist you in reaching your goals.

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Feeding Therapy/Occupational Therapy

Once the evaluation is completed, and a treatment plan has been established, feeding therapy can begin. Some clients only require a few sessions to get them going. However, some feeding issues are more complex and might require ongoing services to address your child and family’s needs.

If your child’s feeding difficulties stem from other problems such as torticollis, plagiocephaly, abnormal muscle tone, developmental delays and/or sensory processing difficulties, we will also need to address these.

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Tummy Time! Method

For Pre-Crawling Babies

Tummy time isn't just about putting baby on their belly — it's about connection. The TummyTime!™ Method turns those special moments into a calm, face-to-face bonding ritual that supports your baby's strength, brain development, and nervous system while helping with common struggles like reflux, colic, flat spots, and feeding. All at your baby's own pace — and with you feeling confident, not overwhelmed, every step of the way.

The Tummy Time! Method can be done on it’s own or as part of your baby’s treatment plan.

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Group /Parent Education

Small groups and Parent education classes are also available:

  • Tummy Time! Method Group Classes

  • How to Introduce Solids Parent Education Classes

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In-home visits in Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo and nearby communities. Teletherapy available throughout California.