Fisher Price Wydra Usypanka - a cuddly toy that breathes a sedative
Positive opinion
Institute of Mother and Child
Opinion No .: op-5520/2022
Release date: 01.12.2022
Producer: Mattel
Brand: Fisher-Price
Product type: Toys for kids
Age range: Baby
Product description
plush Sleep Otter with an illuminated and movable tummy imitating breathing. The cuddly toy has a positive effect on the development of the sense touch, sight and hearing while relaxing your baby and helping him form a regular sleep ritual. The warm, gentle light of the lamp and properly selected sounds and melodies make the product suitable for the care of the youngest children. The toy is intended for children aged 0+.
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Sleep Otter is equipped with a function playback calming music and other sounds (such as a heartbeat, sweet snoring, or white noise) for 30 minutes. The toy, after starting, moves rhythmically i Relax, a issued the sounds are not intense, thanks to which they relax and calm down.
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. During 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 Sleep Otter 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 at the Department of Early Psychological Intervention and the Day Rehabilitation Center for Children, Institute of Mother and Child
Nurse at the Department of Child and Youth Neurology, Institute of Mother and Child
The toy has very attractive functions - above all, the unusual lifting of the tummy in the rhythm of breathing, although the mechanism is audible (especially at night). The built-in light is properly subdued and does not irritate, even after a sudden awakening in the dark. The control panel is inside the toy and I initially had reservations about this solution. However, in the perspective of time, I evaluate them extremely positively. Mainly due to the fact that thanks to this it is not used for children's play. So it is not so much a toy that can encourage play before bedtime, but more of a part of the bedtime ritual. The sounds produced are subdued and their level can be adjusted. They are pleasant to the ear and not monotonous - a melody to calm down lasting 30 minutes. Pleasant, pastel colors and sweet look correspond to the purpose of the toy and 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 1 week to 2 years and 9 months of age (10 girls, 10 boys). 70% of the children were under 1 year of age during the functional trials. The youngest child was 1 week old, the oldest 2 years and 9 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
- 95%of survey participants found the product very good (80%) and good (15%)
- 80%of survey participants consider the product to be better than the one used so far
- 100%of survey participants consider the product to be very durable (95%) and durable (5%)
- 95%of survey participants rate the sound quality as very good
- 100%of survey participants assess the available types of sounds, their quantity and duration as very good
- 90%of study participants rate the "breathing tummy" function very good (60%) and good (30%)
- 100%of survey participants rate the "illuminated tummy" function very good (70%) and good (20%)
Comments from testers
Klaudia, mother of Teodor (2 weeks)
Attractive toy with many functions. Useful for both a newborn and an older child. Easy to use, sensory interesting (sound, pleasant to the touch). Delicate, subdued light does not demolish the child or people sleeping next to it. Calm, calming sounds. The child calmed down with them, relaxed. In addition, the sounds of the toy did not prevent adults from falling asleep when it was turned on.
Ilona, Antoni's mother (5 months)
My son liked the toy. Perfectly calms down before bedtime, the belly light function gives optimal light for falling asleep. Good quality product, good amount of sounds, great light. And a great option that I haven't seen in other toys - a moving tummy. A small minus for quite audible belly sounds.
Anna, mother of Basia (2,1 years old)
An interesting toy, thanks to such a variety of sounds, it is a great idea for the youngest and slightly older children, it can act as a sleeper, but also to calm down during the day and play. The sound is very gentle, conducive to calming the baby. I appreciate that the sounds are different than those often used in other musical toys. The toy is very durable, used by a busy child quite intensively and without damage.
Karolina, Milosz's mother (3,10 years old)
Good quality product, the right amount of sounds, great light. And a great option that I have not seen in other toys - a movable tummy. A small minus for quite audible belly sounds.
Justyna, Tadeusz's mother (1,10, XNUMX years old)
The product does its job. He has a sweet, endearing look and the snoring noises he makes are just adorable. It helps to calm the baby down and fall asleep. My son loves to listen to lullabies. The product is made very well, aesthetically, precisely, nothing happens to it. The otter has to be unzipped to change programs. It seems to me that it would be more convenient if this mechanism was in a visible place, so as not to have to unfasten the Velcro every time. You can also hear the breathing mechanism a bit, but the whole thing is a 5.
Where to buy
The sleeping otter is an aesthetic product that, thanks to the variety of available functions, can affect the child's senses - hearing, touch, sight and develop them. The sounds made are very natural, and the sound of white noise and heartbeat remind the baby of staying in the mother's tummy. The toy stands out due to the unique mechanism of moving the tummy, which perfectly complements the delicate backlight. The otter is in such a size that a child can take it with him everywhere. This is important from the point of view of building positive rituals towards the toy, and also gives the child a sense of security.