About the Brand
About
Ted Kangaroo is a sensory-support brand creating playful, functional tools that help nurture and support children so they can reach their full potential. Developed in collaboration with pediatric therapists, Ted Kangaroo products translate sensory science into accessible, everyday solutions for families, educators, and clinicians.
From calming vests to tactile activity tools, each product blends gentle therapeutic support with joyful design—encouraging calmness, focus, and body awareness. More than a product line, Ted Kangaroo is a trusted partner in helping children build essential skills, navigate daily routines, and grow with confidence.
Learn more at ted-kangaroo.com.
Founding Story
Ted Kangaroo was founded on the belief that meaningful change begins by supporting young minds—especially those who need a little extra help to feel regulated, engaged, and secure. The brand is committed to improving children’s lives through affordable, durable, and thoughtfully designed sensory tools.
Inspired by the warmth and comfort of a kangaroo pouch, Ted Kangaroo products provide sensory support through compression, movement, and touch. Each tool offers therapeutic benefits while meeting children where they are in their sensory journey. The mission is simple: to help kids feel more grounded, focused, and confident—even when the world around them feels overwhelming.
Signature Products
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Ted Kangaroo
Education / Toys & Learning
Ted Kangaroo
Education / Toys
Ted Kangaroo
Education / Toys & Learning
Ted Kangaroo
Education / Toys & Learning
Ted Kangaroo
Education / Kids
Ted Kangaroo
Education / Toys
Ted Kangaroo
Education / Toys & Learning
Ted Kangaroo
Education / Toys
Ted Kangaroo
Education / Kids
Team & Experts
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Jake is the CEO of Danville Group, a company that is on a mission to improve lives with innovative products and services, while fostering global connectivity and peace in the process.
The Ted Kangaroo brand holds unique meaning for Jake who for decades has maintained a personal interest in the intersection of mental health, human flourishing and connection across borders and cultures. Coming from a family of doctors, including a father who is a psychiatrist, Jake has been on a quest to better understand mental health and emotional well-being his entire life. Jake carried this focus with him after living in China, starting at an early age, where he compared treatment approaches and mental health challenges in different societies and cultures.
Jake is a business leader, innovator, and advisor as well as a corporate lawyer. He has led businesses through every stage of growth, from helping to scale startups globally, to transforming established companies. He previously served on the executive team of Li & Fung, the world’s largest export trading business, overseeing global brand acquisitions and divestitures. He later became CEO of Acorn International, a NYSE-listed company, where he repositioned the business into a leading e-commerce brand builder, before becoming CEO of Danville.
Based in Shanghai since 2012, Jake holds a B.A. from Columbia University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
Press Coverage
TREND HUNTER
Jun 16, 2026
Ted Kangaroo Ensures Its Sensory Products are Backed by Expertise
Featured Ted Kangaroo in a dedicated piece highlighting the launch of the Advisory Council. The article spotlights how the council will guide Ted Kangaroo's product development and ensure new offerings reflect the latest research in sensory support. The piece notes the inclusion of nationally recognized practitioners such as Lindsey Biel and Dr. Ari Tuckman, and frames Ted Kangaroo as a trusted resource not just for products, but for families, educators, and clinicians seeking guidance.
SAN DIEGO FAMILY MAGAZINE
May 28, 2026
The Toys of Summer
Featured Ted Kangaroo’s CloudBounce Rocker in their Summer Toy review, June Print issue. They noted that kids of all abilities can bounce and rock their way to tranquility. They highlighted that it supports focus, self-regulation, and balance
TREND HUNTER
Apr 26, 2026
Ted Kangaroo Increases Availability of Its Sensory Product Range
Featured Ted Kangaroo's new website launch in a standalone article! They highlight how Ted Kangaroo’s tools are designed in collaboration with pediatric therapists to help children with ADHD, autism, or sensory sensitivities regulate themselves through bouncing, rocking, squeezing, swaying, and balancing. The article explains how this new website launch points to a broader trend of integrating clinical efficacy into consumer goods and transforming special needs retail into a consultative marketplace.
THE MINDFUL TODDLER
Mar 16, 2026
13 Best Calming Toys for Toddlers
Included the CloudBounce Rocker in their roundup for 13 Best Calming Toys for Toddlers. They noted the easy setup of the rocker and how the rocking keeps their kids calm and focused throughout the day.
PARENTS
Feb 2, 2026
6 Ways to Turn Your Home Into a Sensory-Friendly Space for Neurodivergent Kids
Guide for turning your home into a sensory-friendly space for neurodivergent kids. Highlights Ted Kangaroo's Sensory Soft Squeeze Seat because it offers both deep pressure and the option to use it as a seat or rocker for regulation.
SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO
Nov 23, 2025
Kid-tested, Parent-approved Toys for Kids of All Abilities
Press Releases
Jun 18, 2026
Ted Kangaroo Launches Four New Products including the Groundbreaking Sideways Rocker
New Sensory Support Chair Offers Targeted Lateral Motion for Calmer Regulation
Apr 27, 2026
Ted Kangaroo Launches Inaugural Advisory Council to Advance Sensory-Support Innovation and Create Community
Brings Together Leading Experts in Child Development, ADHD, Autism and Neurodiversity
Mar 11, 2026
Ted Kangaroo Expands Access to Sensory-Support Tools through Launch of Direct-to-Consumer Website
Sensory-Support Brand Debuts DTC Platform to Better Serve Parents, Educators and Clinicians
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