Weighted Calming Toy for Hospital & Therapy
The Supportive Little Buddy is a weighted calming companion that helps reduce anxiety during hospital visits, therapy sessions, and sensory play.
Supportive Little Buddy
Originally hand drawn and designed by our founder while in hospital in 2021
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Supportive Little Buddy – Sea Turtle
Regular price $46.99 CADRegular price -
Supportive Little Buddy – Black Leopard
Regular price $43.39 CADRegular price -
Supportive Little Buddy – Moon Jellyfish
Regular price $45.49 CADRegular price -
Supportive Little Buddy – Fox
Regular price $43.39 CADRegular price
Questions? We've Got You Covered
What is the purpose of the supportive little buddy?
They serve as reminders of essential strategies that can be employed to ease experiences for everyone, truly helping the nervous system.
Today, though originally designed to be a hospital companion, they’re utilized beyond hospitals finding their place in therapy offices, clinics, classrooms, and homes, aiding in the development of foundational life skills that everyone can benefit from.
How do they help with coping strategies?
Each supportive little buddy represents a distinct coping tool that we refer to as essential life skills needing to be understood.
When combining their coping tool with their symbolic skills and traits the nervous system can calm allowing the mind and body to better connect.
Inspired by our founder's family experiences, they highlight essential life skills for early learning.
Key Takeaways:
- Visual Aid:
They serve as visual aids, beneficial for both children and adults. - Weighted Component:
Weighted buddies use gentle pressure to soothe the nervous system, helping shift from "fight or flight" to "rest and digest." This reduces stress, lowers cortisol, and boosts serotonin and dopamine, promoting peace with a slower heart rate, relaxed muscles, and an uplifted mood. - Companion Wherever You Go:
They were originally designed for hospital experiences where learning to work with the nervous system becomes quite beneficial. This is why they can go wherever you go and can undergo medical treatment alongside you.
Is this product suitable for children and adults?
Yes, this product is appropriate for both children and adults.
What design features can I expect for each buddy?
- Gentle, balanced weight
- Sensory friendly textures
- Free of metal and magnets
- Soft, durable plush
- Glow logo stitching for extra play
- Symbolic aiding with conversations
- Individually unique
- Designed by a mother of a neurodivergent child, incorporating neurotypical and neurodiverse within each design
Can I personalize my buddy's experience?
Yes, you can personalize it using its name tag.
If you're looking to do more, like undergo surgery with it, they can do that too!
They serve as a great role model helping parents or medical staff to explain what will happen next - a hero, best friend and trusted companion!
What our customers say
The My Buddy weighted stuffy has been such a meaningful addition for children who stuggle with anxiety, trauma and emotional regulation. The soft, comforting design instantly feels approachable and safe, while the gentle weight provides a steady, grounding presense. It's more than just a toy - it's a therapeutic tool that helps kids feel calm, secure, and supporting in moments when they might be overwhelmed.
What I love most about My Buddy is its versatility.
We have the Black Leopard, Moon Jellyfish, Fox, and Sea Turtle at our establishment. We find that our younger patients instinctively gravitate towards them. We love them and so do the kiddos!
Love the foundation of the company! Has helped my family go through our medical trauma by helping us understand the difficult emotions in which we had to overcome during our hospital stay. Will be coming back, and sending other family's that we had met during out stay here!
