Grounded Roots OT

Grounded Roots OT Pediatric OT | Certified Babywearing Educator
Supporting families through babywearing + child development
📍Manchester, IA | Virtual Consults

Ever thought, “My kid has all these toys…and they just want to play with the box?”Different types of toys support differ...
03/31/2026

Ever thought, “My kid has all these toys…and they just want to play with the box?”

Different types of toys support different areas of development.
👉🏼Open-ended toys encourage creativity, imagination, and exploration.
👉🏼Closed-ended toys support focus, sequencing, and skill-building.

Kids benefit from both kinds 🙌🏼 so when they’re playing with the box instead of the toys, they’re simply learning & exploring in the way they’re supposed to. 🫶🏼

Here’s what’s coming up in April 👉🏼Opportunities to get help with babywearing fit & comfort, connect with other parents,...
03/30/2026

Here’s what’s coming up in April 👉🏼

Opportunities to get help with babywearing fit & comfort, connect with other parents, and ask questions & get real support.

All of these events are designed to meet you exactly where you’re at - no matter your stage of life, your experience, or your goals. Hope to see you there! 🫶🏼

03/28/2026

Checked out the new 🤩

You know I love being outside, but having a welcoming indoor space like this where kids can simply play matters too. This space offers lots of opportunities for movement, open-ended play, creativity, and social interaction.

They offer coffee & drinks, snacks & pizza, and a beautiful space to sit, eat, and play games. There’s also a retail shop with a variety of fun items. 👏🏼

📍101 East 1st St. Monticello, IA
⏰Open 8am-5pm Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun (closed Tues & Thurs)
👉🏼1 hour pass: $10, Day pass: $15, kids under 1 are free

Highly recommend checking it out!

03/25/2026

A chiropractor + women’s health PT + pediatric PT + an OT/certified babywearing educator all coming together to support YOU. 👏🏼

Built to Carry is a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn babywearing techniques, how to support your body, and how to support your child’s development. It’s perfect for anyone wanting to feel more confident carrying & caring for their baby.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:15-6:30PM
📍Nurtiva Therapy Clinic - Dubuque, IA
Cost is $5
Reserve your spot https://shorturl.at/VFSod (or link is in my bio)

Kaitlyn Smith, PT, DPT
Katrina Canevello, DC .dbq
Maggie Liaboe, DPT, PCS
Jenna Klos, OTR/L

I’ve been getting this question more lately, so I want you to know: No matter your body, your size, your ability, your e...
03/23/2026

I’ve been getting this question more lately, so I want you to know:
No matter your body, your size, your ability, your experience, your stage of postpartum, your needs, or your goals. Everybody deserves babywearing support. Including you.

It’s all about finding the right support that’s personalized to YOU.

⭐️I offer babywearing support both in-person (in northeast Iowa) and virtually worldwide

Babywearing can be such a powerful tool during the season of caring for multiple kids at once. So grateful to be able to...
03/12/2026

Babywearing can be such a powerful tool during the season of caring for multiple kids at once. So grateful to be able to support mamas during this stage. 🤍

03/11/2026

Almost 6 weeks out! Who's going to be there???
100+ Moms are interested in this event, it's going to be CRAZY!

🫶Coffee-dration
🫶StrollerK Swag
🫶Babywearing Demo
🫶Mom (pelvic floor + core) Warm-Up
🫶Screenings for your kids by a pediatric physical therapist

Health 🤝 Fun

Snag your spot ASAP: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/strollerk
***remember: do not purchase a ticket for your kids, they come free with your ticket***

Babies (and honestly, humans at any age) were never meant to stay in one place all day. They’re meant to be held, worn, ...
03/11/2026

Babies (and honestly, humans at any age) were never meant to stay in one place all day. They’re meant to be held, worn, placed on the floor, and brought along through everyday life. Babywearing is simply one tool that helps make that possible. 🤍

03/09/2026

A little bit of my babywearing story🫶🏼 helping parents feel confident while babywearing is one of my favorite parts of what I do.

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La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

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