Mood Bears Encourage All Ages to Talk About Their Feelings
Laura McQuarrie — October 10, 2025 — Life-Stages
References: moodbears & toyworldmag
From Hopeful and Happy to Sad, Mood Bears are soft toys that express different feelings and come with a pocket poem to help people of all ages put their feelings into words and talk about their emotions.
Mood Bears are now available in Sainsbury’s stores nationwide. "Just as fruit and veg fuel our bodies, emotional check-ins fuel our minds," said Jo Proud, founder of Mood Bears, "By putting Mood Bears into Sainsbury’s, we’re making it easy for families to top up their mental wellbeing alongside the weekly shop. It’s a simple reminder that looking after our feelings should be as natural as filling the fridge." To celebrate World Mental Health Day, the brand is launching a competition with prizes, including a pair of tickets to Disneyland Paris or a £100 Sainsbury’s voucher.
Mood Bears are now available in Sainsbury’s stores nationwide. "Just as fruit and veg fuel our bodies, emotional check-ins fuel our minds," said Jo Proud, founder of Mood Bears, "By putting Mood Bears into Sainsbury’s, we’re making it easy for families to top up their mental wellbeing alongside the weekly shop. It’s a simple reminder that looking after our feelings should be as natural as filling the fridge." To celebrate World Mental Health Day, the brand is launching a competition with prizes, including a pair of tickets to Disneyland Paris or a £100 Sainsbury’s voucher.
Trend Themes
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3. Interactive Poetry Products - The integration of engaging poetry with toys can enrich emotional exploration and literacy in users of all ages.
Industry Implications
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2. Toy Manufacturing - Manufacturers that innovate with emotionally expressive features in toys can capture a growing market focused on mental health awareness.
3. Consumer Retail - Retailers incorporating mental health products can position themselves as holistic lifestyle providers, embedding emotional support in the shopping experience.
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