Little Falls, NJ · Lactation & Infant Feeding Therapy at FTC Kids
Lactation Support & Infant Feeding Therapy in Little Falls, NJ
Painful latch? Feeds that take forever? A baby who won’t take a bottle? Get answers from a provider who is both a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) AND a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), in-clinic at FTC Kids or at home in Little Falls, NJ, or nearby towns, starting with a free call.
Free 15-30 minutes · No Commitment
FTC Kids, 163 E. Main Street, Second Floor, Little Falls, NJ
(973) 339-0141
Dual-certified: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) + Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
In-home visits across Little Falls and nearby towns, or at our Little Falls clinic, from birth through 24 months
Follow-up visit guaranteed within 3 days of hospital discharge (if desired)
Feeding your baby is supposed to be natural, and for a lot of families, it just isn’t that easy. Latch hurts. Feeds take forever. Baby gags, refuses the bottle, or isn’t gaining the way you hoped.
You don’t have to figure it out alone, and you don’t have to book one appointment for you and another for your baby. At FTC Kids, lactation support and infant feeding therapy come together in one visit, one plan, and one provider who sees the two of you as a team.
Signs to Look For
Signs your baby or toddler may need lactation or feeding help in Little Falls, NJ
If you are thinking, “something doesn’t feel right,” trust that. These are common reasons families reach out, organized by age.
0–6 months
Painful breastfeeding
Slow weight gain
Feeds that take longer than 30 minutes at the breast or bottle
Frequent gagging or choking during feeds
Refusing a bottle while breastfeeding
Difficulty moving to solid foods
6–12 months
Trouble chewing, pocketing food in the cheeks, or spitting out solids
Difficulty using a straw or open cup
Frequent gagging or choking during feeds
Trouble dropping milk feeds or eating more solid food
12–18 months
Still relying on milk over solids (more than 2 exclusive milk feeds a day)
A very limited diet or refusal of new foods
Difficulty moving from infant foods to family table foods
You don’t need a “bad enough” problem to call. If feeding is stressful for you or your baby, a free screening call is the easiest way to find out whether an evaluation would help.
Recognize one (or maybe more) of those signs?
Tell us what you’re seeing on a free 15–30 minute call. We’ll let you know whether an evaluation would help.
The Service
What is lactation support and infant feeding therapy in Little Falls?
Lactation support and infant feeding therapy helps babies and their caregivers feel safe, comfortable, and engaged during early feeding. It covers breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, and the move to solid foods.
At FTC Kids, we look at the whole picture: how baby latches, how well milk is transferring, how baby’s mouth and swallowing are working, and how you are doing too. We focus on the dyad, the connection between mom and baby, because feeding goes best when both of you are supported.
This is not a one-size-fits-all program. We build the plan around your baby and adjust it as you go.
Who is this for
Lactation help at FTC Kids, for moms and babies, from pregnancy through toddlerhood
We focus on supporting both Mom and baby as a dyad and the innate interconnectedness of both.
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Prenatal lactation consultation
A prenatal lactation consultation covers feeding and pumping schedules, positioning, and how to introduce a bottle or pacifier without derailing breastfeeding. You get answers before the stress and sleep deprivation of the postpartum period set in.
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Breastfeeding help for newborns and new moms
Evaluation and treatment sessions are available from birth, including a visit within 3 days of hospital discharge, if desired.
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Bottle feeding therapy for infants
Specialized feeding therapy is available from birth for babies who have trouble with bottle feeding.
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Feeding therapy for older babies and toddlers
Support can continue as your child moves to solid foods, a straw, an open cup, and family meals, up to 24 months old.
Lactation support and infant feeding therapy at FTC Kids can assess and support:
Understanding your baby's feeding cues
Latch and positioning at the breast
Milk transfer and milk supply concerns
Oral motor skills for breast and bottle feeding
Bottle refusal in breastfed babies
Moving from breast or bottle to solid foods
Swallowing safety
What Makes this Different
A Speech-Language Pathologist who is also a Certified Lactation Counselor at FTC Kids
Feeding therapy support is often split between a lactation consultant, a pediatric feeding therapist, and a speech therapist, each at a separate appointment. Here, you get both skill sets from one provider who is dual-certified as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC).
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Focus
Oral motor skills, feeding development, swallowing safety, speech and language
Helps with
Feeding skill development and diet advancement; swallowing safety; speech sound and motor speech development; language development
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Focus
Breastfeeding, milk supply, and maternal wellbeing
Helps with
Understanding infant feeding cues; ideal latch and positioning; assessing milk transfer; milk supply concerns; maternal wellbeing as it relates to breastfeeding
With a dual-certified expert, you can expect:
Fewer appointments.
One provider assesses and treats you and your baby together.
A whole-picture assessment.
We look at latch, milk transfer, oral motor skills, and swallowing safety at the same time, so nothing gets missed between specialists.
Care that grows with your child.
The same provider supports you through infancy, toddlerhood, and the move to solid foods.
Comfort at home.
In-home visits let you and your baby get help in your most natural, relaxed environment.
Your Provider
Meet your Little Falls lactation, Breastfeeding, and infant feeding provider
Elizabeth Barbier
Speech and Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor
When should you start breastfeeding or infant feeding help? The earlier, the easier.
The best time to start is before problems build: during pregnancy, in the first days after birth, or as soon as you notice a feeding concern. Families in Little Falls, Totowa, Wayne, Montclair and nearby towns can book a free screening call at any stage.
Why early breastfeeding support matters
- Milk removal triggers milk production.
- If early feeds aren’t removing milk well, supply can drop for mom and weight gain can suffer for baby.
- Getting off to a strong start matters from day one.
- A prenatal consultation gives you the information you need before exhaustion sets in.
- We stay in touch as your due date gets closer, and we guarantee an in-home follow-up visit within 3 days of hospital discharge, if you want one.
Why early bottle and solid feeding support matters
- Babies and toddlers learn to eat by eating.
- Early feeding experiences shape how your child relates to food, mealtimes, and family meals for years to come.
- When age-appropriate foods are introduced late, a skill gap can form that is harder to close at a later stage.
- Support during the right window helps prevent delays and keeps mealtimes positive.
the process
What to expect at your first lactation or infant feeding visit at FTC Kids or In-Home
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A free screening call (15–30 minutes).
We talk through your concerns and decide together whether a full lactation and/or infant feeding evaluation makes sense.
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Evaluation at home or in our Little Falls clinic.
We schedule an evaluation as soon as possible, at your home or in our clinic, whichever you prefer. We look at how feeding is going for both of you and talk through what we find.
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Your follow-up plan.
At the evaluation, we’ll recommend a follow-up schedule. That might be 1–2 visits a week for a period of time, or check-ins only as needed, on the efficacy of interventions recommended during the evaluation.
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Adjustments along the way.
Follow-up care frequency recommendations can always be increased or decreased throughout the episode of care to best meet the needs of both the mother/baby feeding dyad.
Expecting a baby? Prenatal lactation consultations are available in person or by telehealth, so you can prepare from the couch.
Ready to get started with lactation and breastfeeding support?
Schedule a free 15–30 minute call. We’ll let you know whether an evaluation would help.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Lactation Support in Little Falls, NJ
Getting Started
What is the difference between a lactation consultant and a feeding therapist?
A Lactation Counselor focuses on breastfeeding: latch, positioning, milk transfer, milk supply, and maternal well-being. A Speech-Language Pathologist focuses on how your baby’s mouth and swallow work: oral motor skills, swallowing safety, and moving to bottles and solid foods. At FTC Kids, our provider is certified in both, so you get both perspectives in the same visit.
When should I see a lactation consultant?
You can start during pregnancy. A prenatal consultation covers feeding and pumping schedules, positioning, and introducing a bottle or pacifier. After birth, reach out if breastfeeding hurts, feeds are slow, baby isn’t gaining weight as expected, or you are worried about milk supply.
Is a prenatal lactation consultation worth it?
If you plan to breastfeed, we highly recommend it. You learn about positioning, pumping, and bottle and pacifier introduction before the sleep deprivation of the postpartum period begins. We stay in touch as your due date approaches, and we can schedule an in-home visit within 3 days of hospital discharge.
Visits, Locations, and Hours
Do you offer in-home lactation visits near Little Falls, NJ?
Yes. We visit homes across Little Falls, Woodland Park, Totowa, Cedar Grove, Wayne, Fairfield, Montclair, and nearby towns in Passaic and Essex County. You can also come to our Little Falls clinic, FTC Kids, at 163 E. Main Street. Care is available for babies up to 24 months, and prenatal consultations can be virtual.
Where can I find lactation support near Little Falls, Totowa, Wayne, or Montclair, NJ?
FTC Kids offers lactation support, breastfeeding support, and infant feeding therapy at our clinic in Little Falls, NJ, and in homes within about 5 miles. Your provider is both a Speech-Language Pathologist and a Certified Lactation Counselor. Not sure we come to your area? Call (973) 339-0141, and we’ll let you know.
What are FTC Kids hours?
Our clinic is open Monday to Friday 8:00 am–8:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am–4:00 pm. Lactation sessions are most popular in the morning to early afternoon hours.
Where is FTC Kids clinic, and is there parking?
We’re at 163 E. Main Street, Second Floor, Little Falls, NJ 07424. Parking is available in the back of the building. Enter the building, take the elevator to the second floor, and our waiting room is right outside the elevator. Parking is also available out front; however, the second floor is only accessible by stairs.
Feeding Concerns
How do I know if my baby needs feeding therapy?
Common signs include feeds that take longer than 30 minutes, regular gagging or choking, refusing a bottle, trouble chewing or moving to solids, or a very limited diet. If feeding feels stressful or hard, a free screening call is a good first step.
Can you help a breastfed baby who refuses a bottle?
Yes. Bottle refusal in breastfed babies is one of the reasons families reach out. We assess your baby’s oral motor skills and feeding approach and build a plan to introduce the bottle in a way that supports breastfeeding.
My baby is gagging or choking during feeds. Is that something you can help with?
Yes. Frequent gagging or choking is a reason to get an evaluation. We look at swallowing safety and oral motor skills, and we recommend next steps. Contact your pediatrician right away if your baby has trouble breathing or turns blue during a feed.
Can you help when my baby is having trouble moving to solid foods?
Yes. Support is available from birth through 24 months, including chewing, using a straw or open cup, accepting new foods, and moving from infant foods to family meals.
Insurance, Billing, and Next Steps
Does insurance cover lactation consultations and feeding therapy?
Prenatal consultations are self-pay.
After birth, evaluations and sessions are billed with our feeding therapy codes and can be submitted to insurance as out-of-network, as long as baby is present at the session.
Ask us on your screening call, and we’ll walk through it.
What happens on the screening call?
It’s a free 15–30 minute phone call. We learn about your concerns and decide together whether a full evaluation would help.
How often will we meet?
It depends on your needs. Some families come 1–2 times a week for a period of time; others check in as needed. We adjust the schedule as things change.
Get Started Today!
Get in Touch | Inquire
Lactation & Feeding Therapy are based at FTC Kids in Little Falls, New Jersey
Next Steps
Tell us a bit about you and your baby, and our team will reach out to schedule a screening or prenatal consult and to answer any questions you may have.
Phone: (973) 339-0141
Email: contact@ftckids.com
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