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Sleep, without the struggle.
The third trip back to the room.
The phone you reach for when nothing else works.
You've tried the routines. The reward charts. Lying on the floor until your back aches.
You love your child completely and you are losing bedtime.
We built something for exactly this.
They press a button. A calm voice does the rest.
A calm voice →
Guided meditations and sleep stories narrated by Anna, our founder. Built for a child's nervous system.
A button they press themselves →
Your child holds the companion and chooses their calm. No screen. No phone. No parent needed. →
Somewhere quieter 🌙
The day lifts. They settle. You sit down. Nobody comes to find you.
What changed for them. What might change for you.
Verified buyers. Their words, not ours.
This product is amazing! I have been dealing with my daughter not being able to sleep through the night and have tried many things to help her. This was the first product to help her feel safe and relax at night and when she wakes up she turns on a message to help her fall back asleep. Soo thankful to have stumbled upon this!! Thank you!!
I am a child psychologist and mother to an anxious 7 year old. This product has been a game changer for bedtime! My daughter was having such a hard time falling asleep. She is now sleeping an extra hour at night because she has a tool to calm her body and her worries. I have been recommending this to all my patients and families raising kids with ADHD and anxiety!
We absolutely love this device. My child is battling leukemia, and just underwent a bone marrow transplant. Her zenimal has helped so much to get through it. We love all the meditations, her calming voice, and the sweet sentiment at the end of the meditations “and remember you are a good kid” It is so nice to have a portable, washable, chargeable little helper to add to her treatment. We showed it to the child life specialist at our hospital and she ordered a few to keep at the hospital to help the cancer fighters with their stay...it’s worth every penny.
Both work out of the box. Press a button. That's it.
No app required. No setup. Loved by 90,000+ families.
Zenimal Kids
The original.
Preloaded with 9 meditations and 3 sleep sounds. Additional memory cards can be added to your collection. No app, ever.
Zenimal Connect
Now with a parent app.
Works just like the original. Optional app lets you swap tracks, record your voice, and customize the new nightlight.
Memory Cards
Slot a card in. New stories live on the companion forever.
Shop Memory Cards →The Companion App
Swap tracks from 150+, record your voice, customize the nightlight.
Either way: your child never touches a screen.
Take a breath. We've got this.
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FAQs
Zenimal Device
1. What is Zenimal?
A screen-free device designed to help children, adolescents and adults cultivate mindfulness through 9 guided meditations.
2. Is there volume control?
Yes, the Zenimal volume control is on either side of the power button.
3. What color does the Zenimal Kids come in?
The Zenimal Kids comes with a teal shell. We offer four other colors sold separately here.
4. Why are the additional meditation cards so expensive?
We believe in fairly compensating the writers, voiceover artists, and musicians who bring our meditations to life. Each set of nine meditations costs about the same as two children’s books, reflecting both their value and the care that goes into creating them.
5. How long are the meditations?
Preloaded meditation tracks range from 3 to 15 minutes and include relaxing music that continues for three minutes after the guided portion ends. You can listen to sample meditations on the product page here. Longer variations of meditations and soothing sounds are available through our Additional Meditation Cards.
6. Is the unit waterproof?
No, the device is not waterproof. Do not ever submerge Zenimal Kids in water.
The silicone cover can be removed and washed with mild soap and water. BE SURE THE COVER IS COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE PLACING BACK ON THE BASE UNIT. Watch our YouTube How To Clean a Zenimal video.
7. How do I charge and check battery life on Zenimal?
The base unit has a battery Status LED light to check battery life. If the battery is below 10%, the LED will flash red for 15 seconds when unit is powered on. The supplied micro-USB cord is used for battery charging, which takes three hours for a full charge.
8. Is there a warranty?
Refer to our warranty policy here.
9. Is Zenimal Kids safe to leave in the child’s room?
Yes, it has been tested and meets all government regulations for children's products. Headphone use should be supervised by an adult, especially at night.
10. Is the unit portable?
Yes, Zenimal is small and weighs only 6.3 ounces, making it easy to transport to school, work, extracurricular activities, etc.
11. How is the Zenimal device powered?
It is powered by a rechargeable battery that has an 7-hour playtime capacity between charges. It is operational when charging.
12. What certifications does Zenimal Kids have?
Zenimal Kids has passed CE, WEEE, CP65, FCC, CPSC, CPC, EMC, UN-Dot 38.3, and RoHS.
13. Is the decibel range safe for my child’s hearing?
Yes, the built-in speaker is safe for children. If using headphones, children should be supervised for volume control or use decibel regulated children’s headphones.
Zenimal Connect
1. What is Zenimal Connect?
Zenimal Connect is a screen-free meditation device that provides guided meditations, soothing music, and sleep tracks through a simple, portable audio player. It features a built-in speaker, earphone jack, customizable content through a companion app, nightlight, and haptic feedback.
2. Do I need the app to use Zenimal?
No, the app is not required to start using the device. Zenimal comes preloaded with default meditation and background music tracks and works independently. The app is a companion tool for customizing content, managing tracks, and accessing AI-generated meditations.
3. How do I turn the device on and off?
Hold the Power button for three seconds to turn Zenimal on or off. During power-up or power-down, a greeting chime and animation will play.
4. What comes in the box?
Zenimal Connect device, USB-C charging cable, and quick start guide.
5. How many meditation buttons does Zenimal have?
Zenimal has 8 meditation buttons. Each button can be assigned to a different meditation track.
6. What do the different buttons do?
- Power button: Powers device on/off, switches background music tracks, pauses/resumes meditation
- 8 meditation buttons: Each plays a specific meditation track
- Volume buttons: Adjust volume up or down
- Nightlight button: Controls the nightlight brightness
- NFC tag: For easy app pairing
7. How do the 3 operating modes work?
- Greeting Mode: Activates automatically during power-up/power-down with a chime and animation
- Background Mode: Plays background music automatically after greeting or when charging after a meditation ends
- Meditation Mode: Plays meditation tracks when you press a meditation button
8. How do I use the nightlight?
Short press the nightlight button to turn it on. Continue pressing to toggle between four settings: off, high brightness, medium brightness, and low brightness. Note: The nightlight turns off automatically while connecting to the app.
9. Can I lock the device?
Yes. Hold both volume buttons for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the device. A quick vibration and flash of the volume buttons signals successful lock/unlock. While locked, the device is unresponsive to all button presses.