As a parent, you know the importance of a comforting snuggle. Now, imagine combining that soothing comfort with the magic of screen-free audio storytelling.
We are thrilled to introduce Disney's Cuddle Tonies, a brand new line that transforms your child’s favorite characters into soft, huggable friends designed to support emotional development and enhance sensory play.
Parents often consider a child's emotional development to be a key factor when purchasing toys. That’s why we created Cuddle Tonies. They’re designed to introduce more comfort-focused, everyday listening experiences - something that hadn’t previously been part of our lineup. With gentle stories, familiar voices, and calming content, Cuddle Tonies broaden the tonies® experience beyond audio entertainment to moments of comfort and connection
Snuggle, Play, and Soothe: Why Tactile Play Matters
Disney's Cuddle Tonies introduce a new, plush form factor to our collection, adding a hands-on, comforting dimension to the classic tonies® audio experience. But why is this so important for your little one?
Tactile sensory play - experiencing various textures and materials - is widely recognized as an important part of early childhood exploration. Through touch, children engage with their environment in ways that support everyday learning and discovery.
This type of sensor engagement is often associated with positive developmental experiences for your child, including:
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Comfort and Calm Moments: Engaging with soft, comforting textures can feel reassuring to young children and are often part of calming routines, such as quiet playtime or winding down before bed. This is why Cuddle Tonies are designed to be soft, huggable companions during listening time.
- Sensory Exploration: For children who enjoy tactile input, interacting with different materials can be a valuable way to explore textures and sensations in a gentle, approachable way.
- Everyday Learning Through Play: Hands-on interaction encourages curiosity and engagement, allowing children to experience stories and audio content in a more immersive, multisensory way.
With Cuddle Tonies, we’re expanding the tonies® experience beyond listening alone, offering a comforting, tactile way for children to enjoy stories as part of their daily routines.
A New Kind of Storytelling for Connection and Comfort
Cuddle Tonies don’t just feel different; they offer a new and intimate audio experience. While our classic Tonies feature longer, passive listening stories and familiar songs for extended listening, Cuddle Tonies focus on shorter, character-led moments that feel more personal and close.
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"In-Character" Listening Experiences: Your child's favorite characters, like Simba, Olaf, and Winnie the Pooh, will address the listener directly. This creates a more personal storytelling moment, for example, with Simba greeting the listener as a fellow lion cub.
- Shorter Story Tracks: The content is divided into concise, single-voice stories, each typically around 5 minutes long. This provides more variety and is perfect for shorter attention spans and those in-between moments.
- The Soothing Soundscape: Each Cuddle Tonie includes a bonus soundscape. This unique "plush" content experience, such as the "Sounds of the Pride Lands" for Simba, is specifically designed for a quiet wind-down ritual, helping children relax and cuddle.
This debut collection includes 6 beloved Disney characters: Simba, Stitch, Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Olaf, and is recommended for ages 3+. Additionally, Cuddle Tonies are eco-friendly, made from 100% recycled polyester.
Another great feature? Cuddle Tonies are compatible with all Tonieboxes! Simply place one on your Toniebox to start a story and a snuggle.