Emma is a licensed pediatric occupational therapist with years of experience helping children from birth to age six build fine motor, sensory integration, and feeding skills. Her background spans early intervention programs and outpatient clinical practice, and she also leads continuing education sessions that help parents support their child's development through everyday play and routines. At Kiddopicks she reviews toys, sensory tools, fine motor products, eating utensils, and adaptive equipment for infants and toddlers.
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
- Pediatric Occupational Therapy specialization
- Early Intervention provider
Latest from Emma Thompson, OTR/L
Best Amazon Prime Day Baby Deals 2026: Gear Worth Buying
The baby and toddler categories where Prime Day savings matter most, from car seats and strollers to nursery essentials.
4moms Connect High Chair Review (2026): A Pediatric OT’s Honest Take
After about four months with the 4moms Connect in our test home, the magnetic tray is the feature parents remember most. Whether…
BabyBjorn Bouncer Balance Soft Review (2026): A Pediatric OT’s Honest Take
After four months using the BabyBjorn Bouncer Balance Soft with families in my OT practice and at home, it earns its price…
BIBS Couture Pacifier Review (2026): A Pediatric OT’s Honest Take
After about four months using the BIBS Couture pacifier with the babies in my occupational therapy caseload, it remains the pacifier I…
Boon Flair Pedestal High Chair Review (2026): A Pediatric OT’s Honest Take
After several months using the Boon Flair with feeding families in my OT practice and at home, it remains the chair I…
Chicco Polly 2-in-1 High Chair Review (2026): A Pediatric OT’s Honest Take
After four months using the Chicco Polly 2-in-1 with families in our feeding-skills practice, it is still the full-featured high chair I…
Comotomo Silicone Baby Teether Review (2026): A Pediatric OT’s Honest Take
After four months with the Comotomo silicone teether across three test babies, it is the first teether I reach for when a…
Dr. Brown’s Flexees Teether Review (2026): A Pediatric OT’s Honest Take
After about three months testing the Dr. Brown's Flexees Teether with infants in our clinic, it stands out for one reason above…
Evenflo ExerSaucer Activity Center Review (2026): A Pediatric OT’s Honest Take
After four months with the Evenflo ExerSaucer in a pediatric OT setting and at home, it earns a place in the rotation…
Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo Review (2026): A Pediatric OT’s Honest Take
After four months with the Rainforest Jumperoo across our test families, it earns a place in the activity rotation as long as…