# Playful Worry Animals Lost+Found Boasts Three Types of Worry Animals by KidEssence By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-08-04 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worry-animals References: [lostandfoundto](https://lostandfoundto.com/collections/new/products/panda-worry-animal) & [lostandfoundto](https://lostandfoundto.com/collections/new/products/unicorn-worry-animal) Lost+Found is a Toronto-based business that prioritizes [mental wellbeing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartfuls), "even in the face of trauma and heartbreak," and one of the shop's newest additions is the Worry Animals by KidEssence. The products are designed to be [cuddly and comforting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads), boasting playful patterns and style accents. Geared toward kids in elementary and middle school, the toys help children "share their worries and gobble them up in a safe zip-up pouch." The desired outcome is for kids to feel less anxious. The Worry Animals come in three varieties—one is a Panda, another one a [Yeti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-to-shine), and the third one is a Unicorn. Each toy comes equipped with a notepad, while the zipper pouch also doubles as the creature's mouth. Playful and comforting, the Worry Animals measure at 8 x 10 inches and retail for $35 CAD. Image Credit: Lost+Found ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mental Health Toys:** Opportunity for businesses to create comforting toys for children to help them share their worries and feel less anxious. - **Playful Therapy Products:** Opportunity for businesses to create fun and playful therapy products to promote mental health. - **Customizable Therapy Plushies:** Opportunity for businesses to create customizable plush toys equipped with notepads and zip-up pouches for children to share their worries. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can explore the opportunity to produce toys that promote mental health, such as the Worry Animals by KidEssence. - **Therapy and Counseling Services:** Therapy and counseling services can incorporate playful products like the Worry Animals into their treatment methods to make sessions more enjoyable for children. - **Education:** Schools can consider using comforting toys like the Worry Animals in classrooms to help children with anxiety and promote mental health in a fun way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mental Health Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-calmness-crew.md) - [Soothing Yeti Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxiyeti.md) - [Anxiety Soothing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugimals-antianxiety-plushie.md) - [Weighted Plush Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugarounds.md) - [Emotional Exploration Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys.md) - [Furry Fidget Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furry-fidget-friends.md) - [Weighted Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugz.md) - [Comforting Pillow Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow.md) - [Emotional Support Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-support-plushies.md)