About Kidiyami

OUR STORY – KIDIYAMI Born from a therapist’s frustration, built by Kentucky hands It started in a Lexington pediatric clinic. Our founder, Cheryl Bandong, watched kids struggle with flimsy, overstimulating toys while parents faced impossible choices: Safe or affordable?" The Breaking Point After a 4-year-old patient with sensory needs repeatedly broke mass-market toys, Cheryl spent nights prototyping ;indestructible, developmentally intentional alternatives with: Local woodworkers (using oak from Kentucky forests) Child psychologists (optimizing skill-building) Toxicologists (testing every pigment and glue) The First Win Our Sensory Building Blocks (now our bestseller) solved what big brands ignored: ✓ Weighted for calming input ✓ Interlocking without small parts ✓ Chew-safe corners for teething Today Each Kidiyami toy is still hand-assembled by our team of: Former teachers (who adjust designs based on real classroom feedback) Parents of special needs kids (our toughest critics) Third-generation toy makers (blending tradition with science)Read their story