I’ve worked with hundreds of children struggling with anxiety and sleep issues. From little ones who refuse to sleep without a parent nearby, to kids who have nightly meltdowns that leave the whole family exhausted.
I’ve worked with everyday families and even some high-profile clients whose children were quietly dealing with overwhelming stress—but they didn’t know where to turn for help.
For years, I gave my clients a “Child Calmness Checklist”—a series of strategies to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. It included calming bedtime routines, screen-time limits, meditation tracks, and even breathing exercises adapted for kids.
While these methods were effective, they required patience, consistency, and, let’s be honest—time that most parents simply don’t have.
That all changed when I worked with a mother whose daughter had been struggling with chronic night anxiety. She had tried everything, including therapy and sleep coaching. I handed her my checklist, but a month later, she surprised me.
She told me, “We actually found something else. It’s this little plush that breathes—and it changed everything.”
I was intrigued.
She handed me a soft, adorable stuffed animal called the ReliefPlush. It looked like an ordinary comfort toy—but when I turned it on, I was stunned.
The plush gently mimicked slow, rhythmic breathing patterns—something that has been clinically shown to calm the nervous system and help regulate stress. It also emitted soft, ambient sounds that soothed rather than stimulated.
Her daughter had gone from tearful bedtimes to falling asleep peacefully in under 15 minutes—and sleeping through the night.
I couldn’t believe something so simple could make such a dramatic difference. So I got one for my own research, and after just one week of observation with my young clients—I was completely convinced.
This Isn’t Just a Toy—It’s a Breakthrough in Childhood Emotional Support
Since then, I’ve recommended the ReliefPlush to every parent I work with. It’s not just a comfort item—it’s a calming tool disguised as a cuddly companion.
The feedback has been incredible. Parents say it’s the first time their child has slept alone peacefully, felt safe during travel, or calmed themselves without needing constant reassurance.