The OT Mom

The OT Mom 👋 I’m Olivia, a pediatric OT & mom sharing tips to support your baby & toddler’s development.

From feeding to fine motor, potty training to play—follow for realistic advice, helpful tools & baby gear recs that actually make sense.

If your little one is a potty pro all day but still waking up wet, same. We’re still doing pull-ups at night over here....
10/18/2026

If your little one is a potty pro all day but still waking up wet, same. We’re still doing pull-ups at night over here.

Nighttime dryness is developmental, not behavioral. It needs the brain-bladder signal and that nighttime hormone to mature, and really, that timeline is WIDE.

Share this with a parenting going through this! We are not alone.

Want a list of my tried and true potty training gear? Comment POTTY 🚽 below 👇

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10/18/2026

Shopping for a 3 or 4 year old? Here are the toys my 3-year-old actually loves, plus the one I regret buying 😅

Every one of these survived a full year of daily play in our house. No unboxings, no sponsored picks, just what he reaches for again and again.

Comment TOYS and I’ll send you the links 💬

10/12/2026

If you have a Yoto, you know how quickly those little cards can end up EVERYWHERE. 😂

I finally found an organization system that makes it easier to keep everything in one place while still allowing my 3 year old to find, choose, and put away his cards independently!

As an OT, I love simple organization solutions that encourage independence, responsibility, and decision-making during everyday routines.

Because the easier we make it for our kids to do things themselves, the more opportunities they have to practice! 🫶

Plus is currently having their fall sale & they are 25% off

💬 Comment “YOTO” and I’ll send you the links to everything I used to organize our cards!

Save this for your next playroom organization day!

10/09/2026

Toddler big feelings? The meltdowns in our house didn’t get shorter because I found the perfect thing to say. They got shorter once feelings became something we talk about all day long: over lost keys, toppled toppled, and leaving the park, not in the middle of a meltdown.

As a pediatric OT, here’s what I wish every parent knew: emotional regulation starts with co-regulation. Kids learn to calm their bodies by watching us do it first, including taking a breath and asking for help when we need it.

Save this for the next big feelings moment 💛

💛Comment CALM and I’ll send you a list of my favorite emotional regulation tools.

10/08/2026

A little DIY project to make laundry a skill he can practice, too 🧺

This folding board gives my toddler a visual, hands-on way to work through the steps. It doesn’t need to look perfect, he’s practicing coordination, following a sequence, and getting a chance to contribute.

Save this idea for a rainy day, share it with a parent whose toddler loves to help, and comment below: what household task does your little one like doing with you?

10/08/2026

If toddler shoes are on your list, this is a good time to grab them 👟

These Amazon toddler shoes check the boxes I look for as an OT: flexible, lightweight, roomy through the toes, and easy for little hands to get on and off.

And right now, they’re ON SALE 🙌

Some sizes and colors can go quickly during Amazon sales, so I wouldn’t wait too long if you’ve been needing a new pair.

Comment SHOES and I’ll send you the links 🤍

Honestly, I almost skipped making a Prime list this year. 🛒Every sale, my feed fills up with 50-item hauls, and half of ...
10/06/2026

Honestly, I almost skipped making a Prime list this year. 🛒

Every sale, my feed fills up with 50-item hauls, and half of it ends up in the donate pile by January. So this list is different: only things that get used in our house daily, and only things my OT brain can stand behind.

Each pick had to do at least one of these:
✔️ Build skills (fine motor, independence, real play)
✔️ Save me a step on the hard days
✔️ Survive my three-year-old past week two

If it didn’t pass, it didn’t make the list. 🤷‍♀️

Comment PRIME and I’ll send the links straight to your DMs, or grab everything in my Amazon storefront (link in bio). Deals move fast, so save this for when the cart’s ready.

Which one would make the cut at your house? 👇

10/04/2026

After school, when the transition home feels a little harder. We slow down, cuddle, and give him a little time to settle in. Sometimes your child’s best regulation tool is your calm, connected presence. 🤍

Share with parent who needs this 🩷

What helps your child ease into the transition home?

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