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!