Calmee the Caterpillar plush stretched out on a blue background, antennae raisedBuilds MESH skills: MESH accredited
Calmee shown side-on with measurement callouts: ten body segments, three inches tall, sixteen inches long
A boy buckled into a car seat at sunset, resting both hands on Calmee across his lap
The Calmee Kit box shown front and back beside the green Calmee plush coiled in front

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Sensory breathing caterpillar

Calmee the Caterpillar

Calmee the Caterpillar

4.8 · 59 reviews

A soft sensory companion for breath, counting, and comfort.

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Stretch Calmee with a slow breath. Squeeze and count ten soft segments. Drape Calmee around the shoulders or across a lap when the body wants something steady.

What a child does
Stretch, squeeze, count, or drape
Useful moments
Transitions, travel, quiet time, classroom routines, and feelings conversations
Construction cue
Ten soft segments to touch and count
Ages
3 to 12

Independently tested by a CPSC-accepted third-party laboratory.

Estimated delivery: 5–7 days

An estimate, not a guarantee. See the Shipping Policy.

How this helps

Calmee gives the body one small thing to do:

  • A visible breath — stretch Calmee out on the inhale, let it come back on the exhale.
  • Something to count — ten segments to move through, one at a time.
  • Steady pressure — a squeeze or something to hold onto instead of an answer.

Made for: transitions, waiting rooms and car rides; bedtime and quiet time at home; calm corners in classrooms and therapy spaces; kids who do better with a physical option than another instruction.

What is MESH?

MESH stands for Mental, Emotional, and Social Health skills, a framework designed to build resilience and well-being in children through intentional play and education.

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Calmee the Caterpillar

$34.99 · free shipping over $75 to the contiguous US

Stretch it. Count it. Hold on.

Stretch

Hold one end and gently extend Calmee as the breath moves in or out.

Squeeze and count

Press or count the ten soft segments, one at a time or in any order.

Drape

Let Calmee drape around the shoulders, sit across a lap, or stay close.

Reviews

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Reviews

The best thing for calming.

"My grandma got me it, and I love it. I used it on a stressful video game and it helped me calm down."

— Noah (5/5)

Calmee calms

"My sone has one at his preschool and often has it around his neck when I pick him up. I got him one for Christmas, and he loves it. He sometimes uses it when he’s worked up. It mostly we do breathing before reading books then read books with calmeee, it is lovely."

— Michelle V. (5/5)

Best comforting tool

"One child instantly took to it, my other it took time and repetition, but it is worth to keep trying! It is such a great calming tool but also a comforting stuffy for kids! Now both love calmee and it helps them both so much…so much so I have to buy another because they both reach for it so often to play with or use as needed for calming down/comfort, especially at bedtime… taking it as a win!❤️"

— Devyni (5/5)

"Grandson love the calmee"

— Tammy (5/5)

"My granddaughter takes this with her always"

— Deborah (5/5)

My granddaughter will not leave

"My granddaughter will not leave the house without Calmee. It’s the best!!"

— Ella H. (5/5)

My grandkids love it!

"Very well made with sturdy material and stitching. I gave one to my granddaughter and her brother loved it so much, he asked for one. (Both on the spectrum.) I tried it out and was impressed. The weighted caterpillar fits nicely around my neck with just the right amount of weight."

— Karla S. (5/5)

My great grandson is autistic

"My great grandson is autistic and he loves it ❤️"

— Joyce M. (5/5)

6 year old loves it

"My six year old niece is nonverbal and autistic and she loves it already. She has been walking around with it wherever she goes."

— Lindsay M. (5/5)

Worth the money!

"My son is not obsessed with it or anything but I have seen it help regulate him so we will continue to add it into his routine!"

— Korinda J. (3/5)

Q&A

Watch

See it used before you buy it.

Two short films. One shows a child using Calmee in an ordinary moment. One walks an adult through each action, so you know what you are handing over.

A child using Calmee

What it actually looks like in a home: picked up, stretched a few times, counted, and put down again.

  • Stretching with one slow breath
  • Counting the ten segments out loud
  • Draping it across a lap

Each action, shown slowly

For the adult: stretch, count, and drape, demonstrated once so you can show it the same way at home.

Your first week with Calmee

Most of the first week is lowering the stakes. Three things worth knowing before you start.

Day one

How to introduce it

Open the box on an ordinary day, not a hard one. Let your child hold Calmee before you explain anything. Then show one action — stretch it with a slow breath — hand it back, and stop talking.

Days two to four

What a good session looks like

Shorter than you expect. A few stretches, some counting, or just holding it while you talk about something else. If your child sets Calmee down after thirty seconds, that was a session.

Any day

When it doesn’t work

Some days it won’t, and that is ordinary. Put Calmee back where it lives, skip the explanation, and leave it available. Offer it again another time. Use is never required.

Start with one simple option.

  1. Model

    An adult demonstrates one action during a neutral moment.

  2. Offer

    The child chooses stretch, count, drape, another action, or no tool.

  3. Pause

    Give the child room to notice what feels useful.

  4. Repeat or stop

    Repeat only if wanted; Calmee can be set aside at any time.

Optional 60-second routine

Stretch with one slow breath. Count several segments. Hold Calmee for a moment. Stop, repeat, or choose something else.

A demonstration, not a required protocol or timing promise.

When Calmee may fit

  • Before or during a transition
  • In a travel bag or waiting routine
  • During quiet time
  • As one option in a home or classroom calm corner
  • While talking about feelings
  • During a familiar breathing or counting routine

Calmee does not need to be reserved for hard moments. Introduce it when things are neutral so the actions feel familiar later.

A boy buckled into a car seat at sunset, resting both hands on Calmee the Caterpillar across his lap

Free Parent Class

Practical guidance for introducing sensory and breathing tools at home.

Parent Class, Lesson 01: Introducing calm tools at home, 6 minutes - free with your Calmee kit

Details, care, and safety
Product weight 1 lb.
Care and cleaning Machine washable. Lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry.
Age guidance Ages 3 to 12
Overall product dimensions

16 inches in overall length, longer when stretched, and about 2.5 to 3 inches in height. Ten body segments.
Materials and fill

Soft plush.
Segments

Calmee has ten segments.
Feet

Calmee has feet.
Stretch band

A stretchable band inside lets you stretch Calmee while you breathe.
Placement guidance

Calmee can sit in your lap, be hugged, or rest gently around the shoulders.
Supervision

Adult supervision required.
Testing and certifications

Independently tested by a CPSC-accepted third-party laboratory; CPC held; tested to applicable U.S. federal toy safety standards, including ASTM F963.

Every Calm Caterpillar plush is independently tested by a CPSC-accepted third-party laboratory and certified to meet or exceed U.S. federal toy safety standards, including ASTM F963, the Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety.

Our products are tested for

Lead and heavy metals

Screened to ensure levels stay within strict federal safety limits.

Small parts and choking hazards

Evaluated for age-appropriate design and durability.

Flammability

Tested to confirm safe material performance.

Material quality and construction

Including seams, stuffing, and attached components, tested for normal use, impact, pulling, and twisting.

We hold a valid Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) documenting compliance, and testing is conducted by an accredited independent laboratory—not by us. Your child’s safety is the foundation of everything we make.

Product questions

What can a child do with Calmee?

Stretch it with a breath, squeeze or count the segments, hold it close, or choose another action.

When might we introduce Calmee?

Try it during a neutral moment first, then keep it available during transitions, travel, quiet time, a calm-corner routine, or a feelings conversation.

Does a child have to follow one breathing routine?

No. The adult can model an option, and the child may repeat it, adapt it, stop, or choose another tool.

How large is Calmee?

Calmee is 16 inches in overall length, longer when stretched, and about 2.5 to 3 inches in height, with ten body segments.

What is included, and how do I access the Parent Class?

Every box contains Calmee, a hand breathing poster on the back of the box, and access to the free Parent Class. Access arrives in the email you receive after purchase.

What are the shipping, return, and warranty terms?

See the Shipping Policy, the Refund Policy, and the Terms of service.

Pairs with Calmee