Opened in 2009 by Ellen Sternweiler, Bellybum® Boutique & The Sensory Kids® Stores were originally located in Chicago's Lincoln Square/ Northcenter neighborhoods. In 2014, Sternweiler decided to close Bellybum Boutique to focus solely on The Sensory Kids Store. Now relocated to Wilmette, IL, the store continues to serve the Greater Chicagoland community as well as the ever growing national and international community of families with differently abled children who need these products and support—The Sensory Kids Store now sells products online; through one-on-one product consulting services to parents, community groups, schools, clinics and educational events and by appointment in the Sensory Kids Store showroom. The store carries a complete line of developmental and sensory toys, school and therapy aids, sensory clothing, therapy furniture, books, gifts and accessories. Sternweiler regularly hosts support groups and workshops for parents and educators to help them navigate the challenges of raising and caring for children with developmental differences. The Sensory Kid Store has been featured on SPD Parent Zone, 190North Chicago, ABC News Chicago, Fox News Chicago: Make It Better, Chicago Special Parent Magazine, Family Time Magazine, Westchester Family Magazine, OnTheGo Chicago, DailyCandy, Chicago Magazine, WGN-TV, Time Out Chicago Kids, Chicago Parent, and more.