Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM · Same-day sick visitsLydia Elias, DO (310) 953-0020 office@lighthousepeds.com Torrance, CA
Specialized Infant Care

Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding Support in Torrance

Feeding is one of the biggest parts of a baby’s first weeks — and one of the most common worries. Our pediatric team helps you find what works, from latch and weight checks to tongue-tie evaluation.

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Feeding Help from Your Baby’s Own Pediatrician

  • Weight checks and feeding reviews in the first days and weeks
  • Help with latch and positioning concerns
  • Evaluation for tongue tie and lip tie when feeding is painful or slow
  • Guidance on breast milk, formula and combination feeding
  • Coordination with your lactation consultant

When Feeding Hurts: Tongue Tie and Latch Pain

Ongoing nipple pain, clicking and long feeds can be signs of a tongue or lip tie. Dr. Elias can evaluate your baby and, if it will help, perform a quick in-office frenotomy.

Free Monthly Feeding Class with Dr. Elias

Dr. Elias hosts a free monthly class on feeding your baby, and our Babies 101 prenatal seminar covers feeding before your baby arrives. Both are open to new and expecting parents.

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Feeding

Mastering Baby Feeding — Free Monthly Class

This page is general information, not medical advice for your child. Please call us with questions about your baby.

Lydia Elias
Lydia Elias, DOFounder & Pediatrician
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23441 Madison Street, Suite 301, Torrance

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday – Sunday: Closed

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FAQ

Common questions

Yes. We check your baby’s weight and feeding, help with latch concerns and evaluate for tongue tie or lip tie when feeding is painful.

Have questions about your baby? We’re here to help.

Call our Torrance clinic or request a consultation online — we’ll walk you through every step.