A familiar voice during sleep, sleepovers, and holidays

A familiar voice can be comforting when mom, dad, grandpa, or grandma isn't around. Think of bedtime, a first sleepover, or a vacation where someone stays home.

With a stuffed animal with voice recording, you can record a personal message, a short story, or a lullaby. The child can then play this recording themselves.

A familiar voice for bedtime

Bedtime in many families involves recognizable routines. For example, reading a book together, singing a song, or saying goodnight.

With a recorded message, you can keep a part of that ritual in a stuffed animal. For example, you can record:

• a short goodnight message;
• a favorite lullaby;
• a small story;
• a funny rhyme;
• a sweet message for the next morning.

A recording doesn't replace the shared bedtime ritual, of course, but it can be a personal addition when someone isn't present for an evening.

Taking a stuffed animal along for a sleepover

A first sleepover can be fun and exciting at the same time. A familiar stuffed animal from home often goes along in the sleepover bag.

By recording a personal message beforehand, the child can, for example, still hear the voice of mom or dad. Think of a short message such as:

Goodnight, sleep tight, and we'll pick you up again tomorrow.

Keep the message calm, recognizable, and not too long. For some children, a short, familiar sentence is more pleasant than an elaborate story.

A personal message during a vacation or trip

A stuffed animal with a voice recording can also be special when a parent travels frequently or when a child goes on vacation without one of the parents.

You can record different types of messages:

• a message for bedtime;
• a story that is often read aloud at home;
• a message for a specific vacation moment;
• a countdown message until someone comes home;
• a song you both know.

At Nuffie, the recording can be replaced. This means you can record a new message for a subsequent trip or sleepover.

A message from grandpa or grandma

Not only parents can make a recording. Grandpa, grandma, or another loved one can also record a story, song, or personal message.

This is fun, for example, when grandpa and grandma live further away or when a child always likes to hear the same story from them.

Possible ideas are:

• a short story from grandpa or grandma's youth;
• a well-known children's song;
• a sweet birthday message;
• a joke or recognizable saying;
• a message for bedtime.

Looking for a personalized gift for a child or grandchild? Check out our ideas for a personalized stuffed animal with your own voice.

What is best to record?

The best recording doesn't have to sound perfect. A recognizable, natural voice makes the message personal.

When recording, keep these tips in mind:

Choose a quiet space

Turn off music, television, and other background noises. This keeps the voice clearly audible.

Speak calmly and close by

Speak at a normal pace and hold the voice module at a short distance. Do not speak too loudly directly into the microphone.

Make the message recognizable

Use words, pet names, or sentences that the child already knows. This makes the recording more personal than a general text.

Test the recording beforehand

Listen back to the message before placing the module in the stuffed animal. This way, you can check if the volume and clarity are good.

Feel free to record something new later

You don't have to use the same message forever. Adjust the recording when a new vacation, birthday, or sleepover is approaching.

Looking for ready-made text or more ideas? Then check out 25 examples of what you can record in a stuffed animal.

How does a stuffed animal with a personal voice work?

A recording stuffed animal contains a small module that can record and play sound. At Nuffie, you can record a maximum of 195 seconds. That's enough for a message, song, or short story.

After recording, place the module in the opening at the back of the stuffed animal. By pressing its belly, the message will play.

Want to know more about the different types of recording stuffed animals? Also read What is a talking stuffed animal?

A personal voice always close by

A message for bedtime, a story from grandpa or grandma, or a short message for a sleepover: you decide what you record.

With the Nuffie teddy bear with voice recording, you can record a maximum of 195 seconds and replace the message later. Nuffie is suitable for children aged 3 and up.