Meet Rachel McDonald, Sydney Bennett

We had the good fortune of connecting with Rachel McDonald, Sydney Bennett and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Rachel McDonald, Sydney Bennett, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
Our journey started with the many questions we received from our own friends, family, and the parents and caregivers we worked with. We saw how overwhelmed they felt and how much they wanted trustworthy, practical guidance for their baby’s development. Recognizing the need for clear, accessible, and research-based information, we set out to create resources that could address parents’ biggest concerns and help them feel confident every step of the way, while empowering them to play and have fun at the same time!

What should our readers know about your business?
What makes BabyFIT different is that we’re both pediatric therapists (Physical & Occupational Therapist) and we work together to see the whole baby, not just separate skills. We’re really proud to offer simple, affordable, and trustworthy guidance through our interactive Milestone App that helps parents feel confident and enjoy this time with their little ones.

We got here by years of working side-by-side with families, often in their homes, and we kept hearing the same thing: parents have so many questions but not enough reliable support. That’s what pushed us to create BabyFIT so we could reach even more families beyond just one-on-one visits.

It definitely hasn’t been easy. We’ve made mistakes and faced challenges, but we’ve learned to keep going and find new ways forward. What we want parents to know most is that they’re not alone—BabyFIT is here to offer support, love, and encouragement through all the ups and downs of parenting.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Paddle boarding on Horsetooth reservoir / hiking Horsetooth Rock/trails
Coffee – Lima – their pour-overs and seasonal menus are incredible!
Breweries – Odell or Stodgy brewing – both have the most amazing patios!
Food – The Regional happy hour
Ice Cream – Edison’s – try the honey comb!
Drinks – Social and Elliots – best mocktails and cocktails!
Explore – Old Town square, live music on Thursday nights
Adventure – Up the Poudre River for a hike at Grey Rock followed by lunch and refreshments at the Mishawaka! If it is summer then check out white water rafting and a concert at the Mish!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
We’d like to dedicate our shoutout to all of the amazing patients and their families we’ve had the privilege of working with as well as our families and friends who have taken on parenthood. Their questions, honesty, and openness about the challenges of parenting — especially around their child’s development — have been the foundation of BabyFIT. Without their willingness to share their experiences, we wouldn’t have recognized the need for this kind of support or been able to create resources that truly meet families where they are. Their trust and vulnerability have allowed us to reach and help far more parents than we could have ever imagined, and for that, we are deeply grateful.

Website: https://www.thebabyfitproviders.com/

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