Tummy Time Group Series
Meet Your Expert Baby Guide: Dr. Carmen Smith
Founder of Little Roots OT | Infant & Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Carmen is a passionate pediatric OT with advanced training in infant development, feeding, and sensory processing. She’s helped hundreds of families feel more confident in supporting their babies through early challenges — whether it’s tummy time, feeding, regulation, or connection.
With a gentle, whole-body approach and an eye for the tiny details that matter, Carmen brings warmth, knowledge, and joy to every session.
Her in-home practice, Little Roots OT, focuses on building strong foundations — because when babies feel safe and supported in their bodies, everything else starts to bloom.
She’s not just here to teach tummy time…
She’s there to walk alongside you, help you tune into your baby’s cues, and make early development feel empowering (and even fun!).
Tummy Time Series with Little Roots OT
Building the Brain from the Ground Up — Literally!
How we do tummy time matters. In this 3-part series for newborns ages 3 weeks to 3 months, we’ll focus on the importance of early movement, regulation, and connection from the very beginning.
Many babies experience frustration during tummy time or need extra support for a variety of reasons — tummy time is a crucial part of infant development, and we’re here to help make it feel safe, connected, and even enjoyable.
Over 3 weeks, you’ll learn how to:
• Implement a therapeutic No Cry Method for daily tummy time & other purposeful play positions
• Strengthen your bond with baby and support their sense of safety through regulation
• Boost your baby’s brain and motor development
• Address barriers to tummy time and explore helpful modifications
• Feel confident as your baby’s developmental expert
Your registration includes:
• A goodie bag with an OT-approved oral and tummy time toy
• A 0–12 Month Activity Guide for developmental play
• A few fun surprises to support your parenthood journey
LOCATION: OM BABY BLISS
4658 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116
Parking: Street or Paid Parking Lot ($1/hr)
DATE/TIME: Fridays at 1:00 pm, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3
INVESTMENT: $65 for entire series!
Spots are limited — sign up today!
Tummy Time Group Series
Meet Your Expert Baby Guide: Dr. Carmen Smith
Founder of Little Roots OT | Infant & Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Carmen is a passionate pediatric OT with advanced training in infant development, feeding, and sensory processing. She’s helped hundreds of families feel more confident in supporting their babies through early challenges — whether it’s tummy time, feeding, regulation, or connection.
With a gentle, whole-body approach and an eye for the tiny details that matter, Carmen brings warmth, knowledge, and joy to every session.
Her in-home practice, Little Roots OT, focuses on building strong foundations — because when babies feel safe and supported in their bodies, everything else starts to bloom.
She’s not just here to teach tummy time…
She’s there to walk alongside you, help you tune into your baby’s cues, and make early development feel empowering (and even fun!).
Tummy Time Series with Little Roots OT
Building the Brain from the Ground Up — Literally!
How we do tummy time matters. In this 3-part series for newborns ages 3 weeks to 3 months, we’ll focus on the importance of early movement, regulation, and connection from the very beginning.
Many babies experience frustration during tummy time or need extra support for a variety of reasons — tummy time is a crucial part of infant development, and we’re here to help make it feel safe, connected, and even enjoyable.
Over 3 weeks, you’ll learn how to:
• Implement a therapeutic No Cry Method for daily tummy time & other purposeful play positions
• Strengthen your bond with baby and support their sense of safety through regulation
• Boost your baby’s brain and motor development
• Address barriers to tummy time and explore helpful modifications
• Feel confident as your baby’s developmental expert
Your registration includes:
• A goodie bag with an OT-approved oral and tummy time toy
• A 0–12 Month Activity Guide for developmental play
• A few fun surprises to support your parenthood journey
LOCATION: OM BABY BLISS
4658 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116
DATE/TIME: Fridays at 1:00 pm, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8
INVESTMENT: $45 for entire series!
Spots are limited — sign up today!
Brain and Body Kinder Readiness Group
A Three-Week Group Series with Little Roots OT
Movement, Play, and Regulation for Kindergarten Readiness
This summer, help your child build the core foundations needed for kindergarten success—through purposeful play, movement-based learning, and regulation-focused routines rooted in sensory and developmental support.
You’ll walk away with:
Fun, affordable therapeutic activities to support your child at home
A supportive community and group connection through three engaging sessions designed to boost your child’s kindergarten readiness
Access to discounted OT services (free core screenings available upon request)
A bonus library of sensory-motor play ideas to keep your child learning and moving all summer long
A stronger, more confident and regulated child
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
You may have heard the phrase: “A moving child is a learning child.”
That’s because movement isn’t just play—it’s how children build the brain-body connections essential for focus, self-regulation, and learning.
Before a child can sit still, write their name, or follow multi-step directions, they need strong core muscles, postural control and integration of the senses. These hidden foundations are developed through movement!
That’s why we created this 3-part summer OT play series—to help kids strengthen the foundational skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
Each week, we’ll explore:
Core strength and coordination to support posture, balance, and sustained attention
Hand-eye and fine motor skills for writing, cutting, and everyday classroom tasks
Sensory and regulation tools to support transitions, focus, and emotional control
Parents are required to stay throughout the series. These sessions are designed to empower both you and your child with tools, strategies, and shared connections that carry over into everyday life.
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 18th, July 25th, and August 1st 3:00-3:45 pm
LOCATION: Civita Park
These aren’t just fun games—they’re brain-building experiences that help your child thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Space is limited—sign up today (reach out to csmith@littlerootsot.com) for hands-on support, expert guidance, and play with a purpose!
Postpartum and Play
Join us for Postpartum & Play Screenings on November 15th at Remedy Pelvic Health in Kearny Mesa!
Bring your little one and get two screenings in one!
Screenings begin at 2:30 pm. Reserve your spot by emailing Erin at erin@remedypelvichealth.com.
Erin is a pelvic floor physical therapist specialized in postpartum recovery and pelvic floor concerns. She works with postpartum mothers to ease common bladder, bowel and pain symptoms, and helps optimize return to exercise and beyond!
Postpartum Screenings:
bladder leakage
urinary urgency
bowel concerns / constipation
pelvic pressure or prolapse
pelvic pain / pain with intimacy
diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
C-section recovery
blocked milk ducts
return to exercise
Carmen is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist specialized in infant feeding, development and family-centered support. Carmen is here to help families identify and address concerns such as tethered oral tissues (TOTs), sensory and regulation needs, postural asymmetries (torticollis, head turn preference), feeding challenges, and general developmental quality.
Infant/Baby Screenings:
difficulty latching
mouth breathing / open mouth posture
reflux
sleepy, long, or fussy feeds
trouble transitioning to solids
colic
postural asymmetries (torticollis, head turn preference)
delayed motor milestones
tummy time support
regulation and sleep concerns
Share with any friends who might be interested!
Reserve your spot by emailing Erin at erin@remedypelvichealth.com
Tummy Time Play Group
Excited to be hosting another TummyTime! Method group for parents and their pre-crawling baby. Join Carmen, Pediatric Occupational Therapist from 11:30 am-12:30 pm Saturday February 24th for a tummy time play group.
This class will teach you all about the benefits of tummy time and how to implement the therapeutic tummy time method. A little secret, it’s not ALL about physical development! Tummy time optimizes development, feeding, digestion, sensory processing, attachment & more.
Who is this baby + me group for? All babies!
Developmental play and tummy time is particularly helpful for babies with:
-Tethered oral tissues (tongue ties)
-Torticollis
-Colic
-Feeding difficulties
-Plagiocephaly
My goal is to:
Empower you by learning a no-cry method to help you and your baby love tummy time!
Help you learn tools to build the foundation for baby’s sensory and motor development.
Help you discover the importance of connection, and learn techniques to calm and connect with your baby.
Problem solve any tummy time difficulty and support improved feeding, sleep and regulation.
Registration Details
$15 - Venmo/Cash/Check
Link to payment and location details provided after RSVP
Limited availability
Outdoors- dress comfortably and bring blanket for you and baby
What else is included?
Light refreshments and treats provided
A chance to win a Tummy Time favorite toy!
PDF Responsive Tummy Time Guide
Thankful for YOU! We are better together.
Tummy Time Play Group
Excited to be hosting another TummyTime! Method group for parents and their pre-crawling baby. Join Carmen, Pediatric Occupational Therapist from 11:30 am-12:30 pm Saturday January 20th for a tummy time play group.
This class will teach you all about the benefits of tummy time and how to implement the therapeutic tummy time method. A little secret, it’s not ALL about physical development! Tummy time optimizes development, feeding, digestion, sensory processing, attachment & more.
Who is this baby + me group for? All babies!
Developmental play and tummy time is particularly helpful for babies with:
-Tethered oral tissues (tongue ties)
-Torticollis
-Colic
-Feeding difficulties
-Plagiocephaly
My goal is to:
Empower you by learning a no-cry method to help you and your baby love tummy time!
Help you learn tools to build the foundation for baby’s sensory and motor development.
Help you discover the importance of connection, and learn techniques to calm and connect with your baby.
Problem solve any tummy time difficulty and support improved feeding, sleep and regulation.
Registration Details
$15 - Venmo/Cash/Check
Link to payment and location details provided after RSVP
Limited availability
Outdoors- dress comfortably and bring blanket for you and baby
What else is included?
Light refreshments and treats provided
A chance to win a Tummy Time favorite toy!
PDF Responsive Tummy Time Guide
Thankful for YOU! We are better together.
Tummy Time Play Group
Excited to be hosting another TummyTime! Method group for parents and their pre-crawling baby. Join Carmen, Pediatric Occupational Therapist from 12-1pm Saturday November 18th for a tummy time play group.
This class will teach you all about the benefits of tummy time and how to implement the therapeutic @tummytimemethod. A little secret, it’s not ALL about physical development! Tummy time optimizes development, feeding, digestion, sensory processing, attachment & more.
Who is this baby + me group for? All babies! Developmental play and tummy time is particularly helpful for babies with:
-Tethered oral tissues (tongue ties)
-Torticollis
-Colic
-Feeding difficulties
-Plagiocephaly
My goal is to:
Empower you by learning a no-cry method to help you and your baby love tummy time!
Help you learn tools to build the foundation for baby’s sensory and motor development.
Help you discover the importance of connection, and learn techniques to calm and connect with your baby.
Problem solve any tummy time difficulty and support improved feeding, sleep and regulation.
Register by reaching out to csmith@littlerootsot.com, or by phone.
Light refreshments and treats provided. Thankful for YOU! When you join, you will automatically be part of a raffle to win one of my favorite tummy time toys!
Tummy Time Tricks & Treats
Developmental playgroup for pre-crawling babies and parents.