The science behind Calm Kitt's gentle power

You don’t need scientific proof to know when something feels right.
But it’s comforting to know: Calm Kitt is not just a kindness toy, it uses mindfulness processes including normalising emotions and pausing mindfully, that are evidence-based.

Children’s nervous systems are still developing. That’s why big changes, a new school, bedtime separation, friendship challenges, or even joyful excitement, can feel overwhelming.

Mindfulness, when introduced in a developmentally appropriate way, helps children build emotional awareness, reduce anxiety, normalise emotions -without diminishing or suppressing them - and increases self-regulation. Calm Kitt was lovingly designed with this in mind.

What the Research Says:

University College London (UCL), November 2024

A landmark UCL study of mindfulness techniques used with 32,000 children in school years 4 - 8 showed that:

“School children who are taught that stress and sadness are normal parts of life are likely to have better mental health, finds a new study led by UCL and mental health charity, Anna Freud.”

MIT – August 2019

Two studies revealed benefits of mindfulness for middle school students.

“Focusing awareness on the present moment can enhance academic performance and lower stress levels.”
— MIT Early Development & Learning Lab