A Touching Spotlight on Tedology’s Innovatively Sensory Teddy
Recently, The West Australian Chief Reporter Ben Harvey featured a thoughtful opinion piece highlighting an inventive Western Australian product designed for children’s emotions. Harvey describes the sensory teddy — the very product offered by Tedology — as more than a plush toy. He calls it “a cleverly disguised psychological tool,” capable of easing emotional distress through its multi-sensory design and guided emotional prompts .
The article shows how the toy’s weighted body, crinkly ears and various textured paws engage a child’s senses, helping them to self-soothe. What’s more, each squeeze triggers one of ten audio-led emotional awareness activities, making the product both comforting and empowering . The piece also notes that the prototype was unveiled in Perth at the “Future by Design” event — a platform championing knowledge, innovation and intentional collaboration .
At Tedology, our goal is to support little minds in navigating big emotions. This coverage affirms that a supportive, sensory-based approach can make a genuine difference for children worried or overwhelmed by big feelings.
Read the full article on The West Australian website.
Meet Teddy
While the Tedology Bear may look like a teddy bear, it is actually an emotional wellbeing kit designed to help children talk about feelings, feel calmer, and manage big emotions through connection and play.