Resources & Recommendations
Every product here is personally chosen by Kendra, an Occupational Therapist and Ali, a
Speech-Language Pathologist— two moms and two clinicians who only share what
they truly believe in.
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Infant Toys & Play
Breastfeeding, Bottles & Baby Feeding
Tummy Time & Movement Basics
Rattles, teethers, infant toys, and cause-and-effect tools chosen for brain development from birth.
See Why We RecommendBreastfeeding supplies, bottles, nipples, and feeding tools that support healthy oral development from day one.
See Why We RecommendMats, props, mirrors, and positioning tools that build the foundation for crawling and walking.
See Why We RecommendGross Motor & Active Play Toys
Outdoor & Nature Play
Fine Motor & Hands-On Toys
Balance, climbing, jumping, and coordination toys that build strong bodies and burn energy — broken down by age.
See Why We RecommendSand and water tables, nature kits, and outdoor tools that build strong bodies and regulated nervous systems.
See Why We RecommendScissors, tweezers, lacing cards, and toys that build hand strength and writing readiness.
See Why We RecommendCommunication & Language Toys
Mealtime & Self-Feeding
Ali's top picks for toys that build vocabulary, imitation, turn-taking, and early communication skills.
See Why We RecommendCups, utensils, bowls, and divided plates that support the developmental skill of independent eating.
See Why We RecommendVisual Schedules & Routine Tools
Connection, Bonding & Feelings
Picky Eater Support
Schedule cards, first-then boards, timers, and tools that reduce transition struggles and build independence.
See Why We RecommendFeeling cards, emotion dolls, bonding kits, and tools that build empathy, connection, and emotional vocabulary.
See Why We RecommendFood exploration kits, texture tools, and resources that make expanding a picky eater's diet less stressful.
See Why We RecommendLife Skills & Independence
Books for Kids
Books and Resources for Parents
Child-size cleaning tools, dressing aids, toothbrushing tools, and chore charts that build real-life capability.
See Why We RecommendSocial stories and picture books that build emotional vocabulary, empathy, and self-regulation through storytelling.
See Why We RecommendThe brain-based parenting books Kendra and Ali actually read — sensory, self-regulation, positive parenting, and picky eating.
See Why We RecommendSelf-Regulation & Calming Tools
Sensory Play Supplies
Sleep & Bedtime Tools
Breathing boards, calm-down corner supplies, body socks, and weighted blankets to help kids return to calm.
See Why We RecommendSensory bins, kinetic sand, fidgets, and tactile materials that build and organize the nervous system through play.
See Why We RecommendWhite noise machines, OK-to-wake clocks, weighted sleep products, and tools for a calm sleep environment.
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We're two pediatric therapists — and two moms — who believe every family deserves a strong start.
Skidamarink Kids exists because we were tired of only helping families after struggles started. We created this space to give parents brain-based tools from the very beginning — covering everything from feeding and movement to communication, sensory processing, self-regulation, and connection.
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