Fisher Price Meditation Mouse
Positive opinion
Institute of Mother and Child
Opinion No .: op-5515/2022
Release date: 01.12.2022
Producer: Mattel
Brand: Fisher-Price
Product type: Toys for kids
Product description
plush Fisher Price Meditation Mouse with calming sounds, meditation exercises and music. The cuddly toy helps your baby learn to relax through special phrases and breathing exercises. There are 3 calming modes to choose from, which are adapted to the time of day. An additional attraction of the device is a light mounted on the mouse's belly, which has a calming function. The toy is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years.
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In daytime meditation mode, mouse in a calm voice encourages the child to perform simple breathing and stretching exercises. TThe fish of the night meditation encourages the child to relax and do breathing exercises in bed. The third mode of calming the baby is the mode of soothing sounds, during which the little one will take part in a 20-minute session of music therapy. We can choose the sounds of sea waves, rustling leaves, wind or lullabies.
Main features
Scope of the Opinion
The purpose of issuing opinions at the Institute of Mother and Child is to assess the product in terms of general safety, health and development of users.
Read moreDuring the subsequent stages of the assessment, the safety of the raw materials included in the product is checked, e.g. through a detailed analysis of the qualitative and quantitative composition of the product. The correctness of the intended age and functionality of the product are also verified, i.e. practical application and the degree of implementation of the product's functional characteristics declared by the manufacturer, as well as the level of user satisfaction.
Assessors
An expert team composed of:
Users
20 people registered in the research panel of the Institute, mainly from the medical and scientific staff and the administration of the Institute, who are parents or guardians of infants and children qualified for the study in accordance with the result of the formulation evaluation and the study criteria.
Study details
Stage I - Documentation assessment
The first stage of product evaluation Meditation mouse of the Fisher Price brand confirmed the general and health safety of the product for the group of users declared by the manufacturer based on the documentation required by the manufacturer.
Read moreA detailed analysis of the product and the origin of raw materials was performed, including the results of tests from accredited laboratories confirming their safety. The authenticity of the attestations and certificates of analysis in the scope of the declared product characteristics was verified. All aspects affecting the final quality and safety of the product have been thoroughly analyzed. The documentation of labels and instructions for use was also assessed.
Product evaluation criteria
Stage II - Expert sensory evaluation
The subject of expert sensory evaluation were the product properties of utility and functional character influencing the user's developmental safety and suitability in everyday use.
Read moreThe assessment was carried out on product samples by a team of field specialists, based on the knowledge and experience possessed by experts, current research results, guidelines of field consultants and recommendations of scientific societies as well as applicable legal provisions and subject regulations.
Product evaluation criteria
Psychologist, pedagogue and specialist in psycho-oncology, Department of Oncology and Oncological Surgery for Children and Adolescents, Institute of Mother and Child
Midwife, Expert in issuing opinions on utility products at the Institute of Mother and Child
An interesting product that stands out among the available range of sound and humming toys. It contains not only calming, relaxing sounds, but also introduces the child to the world of meditation and calming techniques. Pleasant, pastel colors enriched with details in the form of stars and clouds correspond to the purpose of the toy and will appeal to children regardless of gender. A huge plus is the possibility of washing after removing the sound module.
Stage III - Application testing
The purpose of the third stage of product evaluation was the confirmation of the safety of use and the assessment of the product properties declared by the manufacturer during operational tests.
Read moreThe product for use at home was received by 20 people, mainly from the medical, scientific and administration staff of the Institute, registered in the Institute's research panel, who are caregivers of infants and children, in accordance with its intended use and test criteria. Children participated in the study from 2 to 5 years old (13 girls, 7 boys). More than half of the surveyed children were over the age of 3 during the study. The youngest child was 2 years old, the oldest 4 years and 10 months old. As the survey deadline expired, users completed an electronic survey on product features, giving ratings on a scale of 1 to 5 in four main categories. The survey was supplemented by in-depth interviews, extending the opinion about the product, conducted by an expert with five randomly selected users.
Product evaluation criteria
- 100%of survey participants found the product very good (65%) and good (35%)
- 95%of users find the product very durable
- 100%of users rate the sounds program very well
- 94%of users rate the daily meditation program very good and good
- 95%of users had no problems using the sound module
- 90%of users rate the sound quality very highly
Comments from testers
Sylwia, Santa's mother (4 years old)
The "sounds" program was great for lagering during the day. The product is carefully made. It does not get damaged during use. It combines many functions: a cuddly toy, a gentle night lamp and a relaxation device.
Anna, Liliana's mother (3,2 years old)
Practicing the bedtime meditation program is a nice way to unwind after your child has been running around all day. It causes focus and detachment from other stimuli. The product is cool, calms the child, causes focus and curiosity about what needs to be done.
Jolanta, Julia's mother (2,5 years old)
I rate the mouse very good, but the downside was the volume. At a lower volume it was still too loud when the room was quiet. It woke the baby up sometimes.
Karolina, Milosz's mother (3,10 years old)
The son willingly performed and repeated the tasks of the daily meditation program, a good exercise for imitation. The son liked the cuddly toy, relaxed, did breathing and movement exercises.
Anna, mother of Władzia (4,8 years old)
The product is durable, there are practically no signs of wear, although it is used intensively. The choice of programs is fine, although it is a pity that you have to unfasten the velcro, because it is very loud. The product that introduced my son to the topic of meditation opened him to such behavior. Made him think of quieting down during the day.
Where to buy
In a world full of all kinds of stimuli, the ability to calm down and deal with stress properly becomes very important. Therefore, it is important that a parent from an early age teaches a child how important it is to take care of themselves and their emotions and show how it can be done.