Vendor: Slumberkins
Slumberkins Alpaca Kin - Promotes Stress Relief
£43.00
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Alpaca carries your child's burden when things get heavy.
Founded by a special education teacher and a family therapist, Slumberkins is an emotional learning brand on a mission to empower children to be caring, confident, and resilient.
Promotes: Stress Relief, Emotional Expression, Anxiety Management
Meet Alpaca, a soothing and comforting companion who specializes in helping children with stress relief. Alpaca offers a gentle presence that reassures children they are not alone in their feelings, providing tools and strategies to alleviate anxiety and stress. Each story in Alpaca's collection is carefully crafted to teach children how to cope with stress in healthy ways, promoting emotional well-being.
"I am strong and supported. I am never alone. Climbing these mountains will lead me home. ” —Alpacas Affirmation
Included in the set are:
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Alpaca Will Be There" Board Book: This story instills the importance of support and reassurance during stressful times. It supports children in knowing that they can seek comfort and that it’s okay to rely on others when feeling overwhelmed.
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Alpaca Holds Your Worries" Board Book:This story teaches emotional skills for how to share their worries to lighten their emotional load. This book helps children understand that expressing their fears and anxieties can be a relief and that Alpaca is always there to listen and support.
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Alpaca Kin: A cuddly companion that embodies the comfort and support the stories promote, providing children with a tangible sense of security and a reminder that they have a constant ally in Alpaca.
Alpaca is great for:
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Helping children develop strategies for managing stress and anxiety
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Encouraging emotional expression and sharing of worries
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Supporting children in finding calm and comfort during challenging times
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Hospital stays, big changes or navigating trauma
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Children who need extra reassurance and a comforting presence.
Together, this set uses foundational messages kids need to hear and practical examples of how to apply them in their own lives to help children manage stress and anxiety. The Alpaca Kin set is more than just a toy—it's an educational tool that empowers little ones to find peace and emotional balance.
Simple tools for a lifetime of benefits.
Specifications
- Machine washable, air dry
- Kins measure 6" W x 14" L
- 100% Polyester with hypoallergenic fiberfill
- Board Book measures 5" W x 7" L
- Suitable from birth
- CE Safety certified
Our Approach
Connect-to-Grow: We employ a “Connect-to-Grow” approach that can be summed up as “connect, reflect, practice, grow.” While learning will always start with connection, our approach is intended to be dynamic, rather than a step-by-step process.
Connect: Our creatures are relatable for a reason. They help parents facilitate meaningful moments of connection that allow children to feel seen, valued, and loved at the deepest level. Allowing all feelings to be expressed in these moments of connection helps solidify the bonds that are essential for an emotionally healthy childhood.
Reflect: Here we apply two definitions of “reflect,” the first meaning to mirror. Young children develop a sense of self when their parents and primary caregivers mirror and reflect back the child’s feelings, responses, and actions.
“You look like you are about to cry. Your eyes are watering, you’re holding your breath, and you’re looking down at your shoes.”
As we help our children build a sense of self and understand what it means to be human, mirroring is a way we can show our children that we accept them and that we promote the full and healthy expression of emotions.
This brings us to the other meaning of reflect. When children feel seen, heard, and understood by their parents, they can feel safe to engage in self-reflection. Parents can model self-talk, approach difficult feelings with curiosity rather than judgment, and use deep breathing or body regulation techniques to help their children internalize behavior that encourages self-reflection.
Practice: To reinforce the connection we have with our children, we must actively participate in their emotional growth journey, repeating these processes of “connect” and “reflect.” When children see a parent identify their emotions, acknowledge their mistakes, and practice self-awareness, they are actively gaining tools and coping mechanisms for emotional wellness.
Slumberkins affirmations proactively support building emotional health and resiliency for more meaningful moments throughout the day.
"I slow down and am calm. I sit very still. I take deep breaths, relax and chill” —Yeti’s Affirmation
Grow: Growth isn’t a “final step” or linear progression. Emotional growth can be messy and uncomfortable and can start at any age. When we engage in our children’s emotional development early, we can empower them to be more caring, confident, and resilient, where they see every experience—pleasant or difficult—as an opportunity for growth.
Our Product
We want you to feel confident supporting your child’s early emotional development. We invite you to meet our creatures and apply our Connect-to-Grow approach through storytelling, affirmation practice and play.
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