Help your child feel calmer with the cute Mindful Lil Minds Meditation

We were sent the Mindful Lil Minds Meditation Buddy in return for an honest review.

As many readers will already be aware, my five-year-old son Rex is an excitable, energetic young man. His inquisitive nature leads to a never-ending deluge of questions each day, and his surplus of energy can make him Mr. Ants-in-the-Pants if he’s not getting the exercise or attention he needs.

He hasn’t quite got a grasp on patience yet and does, at times, struggle to retain his composure, especially when frustrated, tired, disappointed or a hellish combination of all three at once!

Enter the Mindful Lil Minds Breathing Meditation Buddy, an incredibly well-thought through and charming product, perfect for building into a child’s wellness plan.

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What is the Mindful Lil Minds Meditation Buddy?

This plush koala is a fantastic new toy from GP Flair which does much more than look adorable and give soft, snuggly cuddles.

Using an innovative combination of sight, sound, touch and smell, the toy (which Rex has named Katie the Koala) offers your child a number of different ways to regain and retain composure, to rest, relax and unwind.

When you press the Koala’s paw, a five-minute guided meditation begins, using simple, clear words and imagery to help your little one take a step back from their situation. The meditation is delivered gently in a calming female voice and easy to follow.

Place your child’s hand on the Koala’s stomach – it rises and falls in breathing movements in time with the meditation! This is a wonderful touch which allows your child to copy the timing and process of mindful breathing and, whether consciously or subconsciously, become more in control of themselves. (By the way, this is not just useful for the kids, as Ross has found the focus on mindful breathing helpful in managing his fibro flares!)

If the sight of this cuddly little character, the comforting meditation and tactile sensation of the breathing don’t pacify your little person, encourage them to hold the Koala closer to their face and they will benefit from the soothing smell of eucalyptus.

What are Rex’s thoughts on the Meditation Buddy?

It’s safe to say that Rex absolutely adores his new friend. While they’ve sat together on the sofa and taken trips together in the car, but where she features the most is upstairs – Katie the Koala has become a fixture in Rex’s bed since the day he got her.

He’s never been a great sleeper and, as he grows older and a combination of self-awareness, concerns, and boundary-pushing come into play, his bedtime routine can sometimes feel more fight than good-night. After his story, cuddles and kisses, we would sometimes sit down to enjoy a moment of quiet only to hear a voice from upstairs, one that only gets louder when ignored.

However, the voice we now hear from upstairs is, more often than not, that of Katie as Rex allows her to guide him through the increasingly familiar routine and help him drift off into a peaceful slumber. And if he’s not quite ready to sleep, she seems to be as adept at listening as she is at soothing, since the two of them seem to have some lovely conversations!

Our Thoughts

We’d absolutely recommend the Mindful Lil Minds Breathing Meditation Buddy as a perfect addition to any child’s wellness plan. The serenity it encourages extends beyond the child to the entire family and the increase in levels of harmony throughout the house are invaluable.