Ask us something specific
"What OT supplies can a nanny buy to help out her kiddos?"
Not a substitute for an actual occupational therapist if a kid has a diagnosed need — always defer to the family's OT there. But there's a solid tier of general sensory-support tools that help most kids regulate, diagnosis or not, and that a nanny can reasonably pick up herself.
The fix
Weighted lap pad
Proprioceptive input that helps a lot of kids settle during homework or a rough moment — not just for kids with a diagnosis.
check with the family before introducing it if a kid has a specific sensory diagnosis.
Visual countdown timer
Shows time draining as a colored disc instead of numbers — makes transitions (screen time ending, leaving the park) dramatically less of a fight.
only works if you actually reference it out loud a few times, not just set it and walk away.