Mindful Lil Minds meditation buddy is designed to teach children the importance of creating an everyday meditation practice and learning how to become more present.

This sensory feature plush stimulates the senses of sight, sound, smell and touch to help manage stress levels and anxiety, through play.

1. Press the her right paw to begin a 5-minute guided meditation. 5 minutes is designed to be just enough time for the child to calm down but not too long that the child will become bored.
2. The Koala’s diaphragm expands and retracts in time with the guide, to provide a visual aid to follow.
3. On the 1st deep breath you can smell the calming scent of eucalyptus from the Koala's belly, to help you mediate.
4. The Koala plush toy is super soft and has a weighted bottom making her a fabulous cuddly toy. Studies have shown using weighted comforters such as blankets and toys can help lower anxiety in children - especially those on the Autism spectrum.

MEDITATION PLUSH CAN BE USED IN 4 DIFFERENT WAYS:
1. Sitting Individually.
Sit down by yourself in a quiet spot with the plush sitting next to or in front of you. Press her right paw and the meditation will begin. Stay seated with your eyes closed and listen.
2. Sitting together in a group/class The cuddly koala is ideal for meditation together in groups or classrooms. Sit down or lie on your back and place the plush toy in front of the group. Press on her right paw and the meditation begins. Close your eyes, listen and relax.
3. Lying with the stuffed animal on your chest Lie on your back and place the stuffed animal on your chest. Press the paw to start the meditation session. Place your hand on the koala's stomach to feel it rise and fall; and raise and lower your own stomach in the same rhythm.
4. Sitting while holding the plush toy in front of your face Press the paw to start the meditation instruction and inhale the soothing eucalyptus smell as you meditate. A great sensory toy that is easy to integrate into a child's wellness plan.
 
Requires 2 x AA batteries (included) Suitable for children aged 3 years and over
 
Supports the following areas of development: 
 
Personal Development- self awareness
Understanding the World- observation
 
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