Wind down, snuggle and drift off with Sleepy Friends
Our Sleepy Friends collection is designed to help children nod off to sleep happily, turning the chaos of bedtime routines to calming snoozes. Doesn’t that sound dreamy?

Expert insights: Why screen-free audio supports better sleep

Finding a calmer evening rhythm
Bedtime isn’t just about turning the lights off. Children often need a gentle transition from the day's stimulation into a calmer evening rhythm. Listening to a familiar Tonie or piece of music can become a comforting signal that the day is winding down.
Emily McInnes (Sleep Coach & Paediatric Nurse)

Choosing their own bedtime story
Small choices can make a big difference at bedtime. Letting a child pick which Tonie they listen to helps them feel more involved in the routine, making the transition feel calmer, more positive, and something they can truly enjoy as part of their evening.
Emily McInnes (Sleep Coach & Paediatric Nurse)

The magic of screen-free audio
Screen-free audio is incredibly supportive at bedtime. Listening to stories allows children to enjoy storytelling without the visual stimulation of screens, which helps both the brain and body prepare for deep sleep by reducing unnecessary mental energy.
Emily McInnes (Sleep Coach & Paediatric Nurse)

The comfort of a consistent routine
Children thrive on familiarity and predictable bedtime routines. Hearing the same stories, voices, or music through the Toniebox each night provides a sense of reassurance and acts as a clear, recurring signal that it is time for their bodies to rest now.
Emily McInnes (Sleep Coach & Paediatric Nurse)

Gently engaging the imagination
Listening to stories or gentle music encourages children to slow down mentally and physically. It gives their imagination a calm focus while their bodies naturally begin to relax, helping them settle into a peaceful state before they drift off to sleep.
Emily McInnes (Sleep Coach & Paediatric Nurse)

Why audio helps children settle
Children don’t switch off the moment the lights go out. A consistent audio routine helps them relax without screen stimulation. Familiar voices and stories act as reassuring cues that help children feel safe, settled, and ready for a long, restful sleep.
Emily McInnes (Sleep Coach & Paediatric Nurse)
Pssst…have a listen
Our Sleepy Friends have all been carefully curated to help create the bedtime of dreams. Each Sleepy Friend has a different collection of songs or stories specifically chosen to help ease little ones into a state of calm and sleepiness. Tap on each one to have a listen.
Bedtime Stories with Sleepy Bear
Sleepy Penguin - White Noise from the Ocean
Lullaby Melodies with Sleepy Sheep
Classical Music with Sleepy Rabbit
Sleepy Octopus - A Bedtime Story from the Ocean
Sleepy Whale - Lullabies from the Ocean
Ready to get bedtime sorted?

Sleepy Crocodile Night Light (UK)
Sleepy Friends
£29.99

Bedtime Stories with Sleepy Bear
Sleepy Friends
4.7 (27)
£14.99

Lullaby Melodies with Sleepy Sheep
Sleepy Friends
4.6 (30)
£14.99

Classical Music with Sleepy Rabbit
Sleepy Friends
5.0 (14)
£14.99

Sleepy Octopus - A Bedtime Story from the Ocean
Sleepy Friends
4.6 (11)
£14.99

Sleepy Penguin - White Noise from the Ocean
Sleepy Friends
£14.98

Sleepy Whale - Lullabies from the Ocean
Sleepy Friends
4.6 (9)
£14.99
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3 Little bedtime stories
Do you already have a Sleepy Friends Tonie or a Creative-Tonie at home? If so, you can easily load this audio content onto them using our app.
Your little ones can look forward to three sweet new bedtime tales featuring the Sleepy Whale, the Sleepy Duck, and the Sleepy Jaguar. Perfect for drifting off to dreamland!
Get a little help from our Sleepy Friends

Sleepy Bear
The perfect ‘one last story’ of the night sets the scene for a smooth transition to the land of nod.
£14.99

Sleepy Sheep
Relaxing lullaby melodies and nature sounds to help them wind down before bed.
£14.99

Sleepy Rabbit
Classical music featuring the harp, piano and violin lulls little ones into a snoozzzze.
£14.99

Sleepy Octopus
A gentle story and soothing song to guide little ones into a peaceful ocean dream.
£14.99

Sleepy Pengiun
Soft waves, bubbling water, and whispering winds set the scene for a dreamy deep-sea snooze.
£14.98

Sleepy Whale
Drift into dreamland with over two hours of calming ocean sounds and gentle lullabies.
£14.99

Sleepy Crocodile Night Light
Follow the little crocodile through sun-drenched jungle marshes with this 75-minute instrumental designed for a peaceful night routine. The gentle river rhythms and calming sounds help your little one feel safe as they drift into an unbroken sleep.

Sleepy Bear Night Light
Set the scene for sweet dreams with this cozy night light, featuring dimmable brightness and beautifully composed melodies of strings and birdsong. With up to 90 minutes of enchanting bedtime tunes, little ones will drift off in no time. Add personalised messages or stories for an extra special touch.
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Why establish a bedtime routine and how the Toniebox can help
Stress-free snoozing and sleep-tight nights can be a reality with a little help from a bedtime routine (and our Sleepy Friends, of course). Familiar routines help kids feel secure and safe, making the wind-down to bed much easier. Adding a Toniebox and Sleepy Friends Tonies to your little one’s end-of-day routine can help establish familiar cues for bedtime, and help them get ready for a long night’s sleep.

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