Benny is the breathing light for kids who would rather not have an animal on the nightstand: the same glow and the same three guided patterns — 4-7-8, 4-4-4-4 box breathing and 5-5 — in a plain, friendly ball that suits older children and shared spaces.
3 Breathing Exercises - Whether you're looking to relax, focus, or sleep, our device offers three effective breathing techniques to suit your needs. Choose from the 4-7-8 breathing for easing anxiety, the 4-4-4-4 Box Breathing for heightened focus, or the 5-5 breathing for a relaxing mood. This calming tool for kids can guide you through each breathing pattern with intuitive light cues, making it easy to achieve mindfulness.
Science-Based - Developed in collaboration with experts and grounded in rigorous studies on human biology, our breathing exercises are scientifically proven to help you relax. These exercises lead to a lower heart rate, reduced blood pressure, and a calmer state of mind.
Easy to Use - Simplify your relaxation journey with our one-button operation. Easily switch between different breathing exercises with a single press, or tap to change the ambient light color to match your mood. For added convenience, the device features an auto-shutdown function, giving you peace of mind as you focus on your breathing and well-being, making it a must-have meditation accessory.
Everyday Use for All Ages - This versatile device isn't just for relaxation; its sleek design makes it a stylish addition to any space. Place it on your bedside table for a better night's sleep, use it as an office decor piece to enhance your workspace, or set it in the living room to create a calming atmosphere. Designed with both adults and children in mind, it's the perfect multi-purpose anxiety relief device for everyday well-being.
Perfect Relaxation Gift - Looking for a thoughtful present that promotes well-being? The Breathing Pal breathing light is an ideal gift for anyone in need of relaxation or improved focus — and a favorite for classroom calm corners. Whether it's for a busy professional, a stressed-out student, or anyone in between, its multiple features offer something for everyone. Bring the gift of tranquility to your loved ones and help them elevate their daily routine.
How it works
One button. That's the whole manual.
No app, no screen, no set-up. It works the moment it comes out of the box.
1
Press once
A soft press wakes your Pal and starts the 4-7-8 pattern.
2
Follow the colours
Blue to breathe in and the light grows, purple to hold, green to breathe out. Press again for 4-4-4-4 focus or 5-5 relax.
3
Switch to night light
One more press and your Pal settles into night-light mode, then switches itself off after two hours.
A tap on your Pal changes the brightness — that works in every mode. Rechargeable over USB-C, about 20 hours a charge.
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The same breathing, before it arrives
Pal Playground runs the exact patterns this Pal runs — 4-7-8, box breathing and the balloon breath, with blue to breathe in, purple to hold and green to breathe out. Do a round together here, then let the Pal do it without a screen.
The same three patterns4-7-8 to settle, 4-4-4-4 to focus, 5-5 to relax — what the button on your Pal cycles through.
The same colour cuesBlue in, purple hold, green out, so the light means the same thing on screen and in their hands.
A Pal breathes with themPick Yoyo, Bonnie or a friend to lead the round, exactly like the one on the nightstand.
Real reviews from families who brought this Pal home
Top Reviews
Apr 15, 2024
More than a night light
This is a wonderful night light and so much more, I originally ordered this to use as a night light since it was rechargeable and did not need to be plugged in/could be placed near child. It works great as a night light with a long battery life. Then I started reading what this light is really meant for, the next time my child had a tantrum, we did the breathing exercise with the light, wow! what a wonderful tool to have. Easy to use, easy to set, item is soft and has multiple light color variations. I am happy with this order and now know it is much more than a night light.
Feb 22, 2024
Great for calming overwhelmed kiddos
I’m a special education teacher, and my students often have difficulty regulating their emotions when they get upset. This breathing pal is a great strategy for them to practice their calming down skills when they’re overwhelmed. It can be used with the whole group during SEL lessons to teach breathing strategies, or with individual students when they need to take a short break to calm down from crisis mode. This is a great tool for teachers, counselors, or parents. I even found it useful for myself to help me take some calming breaths.
Nov 13, 2024
Relaxing! Adorable! For any age!
This little cutie, is made from silicone so it’s really soft. I was kind of skeptical but glad I got it.. I am in the mental health field and I am always looking for tools. I am keeping this for myself. It changes colors and the colors prompt to breathe in and out. It is so relaxing, it’s a great little meditation between work tasks or anytime you are feeling stressed. I also has a nightlight. Super cute. It would make a really cute gift. 😍😍
Apr 9, 2026
Great Addition to Therapy Office!
This lovely little guy lives in my therapy office! My clients all LOVE him and I do too! He's helped some of my younger clients learn some valuable breathing practices, and he stays on for up to 2 of my sessions at a time! Not sure if there's a timer that causes him to turn off after that period, but I've only had to charge him a couple of times since I first bought this!
Aug 3, 2025
Worth the buy!
One of my favorite purchases for my son, and even myself. The light is great quality as well as the material it’s made out of. Colors are bright and vibrant. Easy to use. Even for kiddos. I have not had no technical issues always an awesome tool to rely on. I have even brought it to work and has lasted all day when needed a break to regulate. Absolutely worth the money!
Feb 20, 2024
Easy to use and cute...
This is a super cute device to help learn how to control your mindful breathing. It comes with a standard USB-C charging cable, but you’ll need to use your own power adapter to charge it. I have several extras from old cell phones. The battery seems to last quite awhile. The various settings are printed on the bottom, so you don’t have to worry about misplacing them.
Mar 2, 2024
Does as stated
This is as stated but I expected it to be a bit different? I thought the lights changed between colors more fluidly. The way it does can be rather abrupt and isn’t very relaxing. And then the night light setting is only the white color. I thought it would be able to be any of the colors. It does say it can be dimmed and I have not figured that one out?
Jul 30, 2026
cute and perfect
So far this thing is great. I love the different options for the times of breathing. Works well for my son who is 6. Great that you can hold and squeeze. Gives a good visual. I work in pediatrics and my providers also agree that this may be very beneficial.
Dec 10, 2024
Anxiety relief!
My very best friend has anxiety which can cause heavy breathing and panic. This has helped her breathe and calm down when she feels these scary times arriving. The color is bright and vibrant. Functions as described and seems like it will hold up well!
Jan 29, 2024
Super cute
This is a very nice adorable product. A little smaller than expected but definitely works. Kids love it it’s a great tool to keep kids calm and busy at the same time. Easy to use. Very soft. Changes colors easy. No real complaints. Great for gifting.!
Mar 28, 2025
Great!
I bought this as a calming tool in my special education classroom and my students love it. They frequently comment on how it feels and how calming the lights are. Many students have successfully used it to calm themselves down when upset.
Jan 19, 2025
Good product
Holds a charge well, material is soft to the touch. Good amount of light, I like that it has two brightness settings. Overall, good value for the money and handy little tool to help my daughter relax and sometimes fall asleep.
Jul 8, 2026
So cute and fun
I bought these for my self-contained ASD classroom. I got them at the end of the year and only had the chance to use them a few times but my students loved them. I cannot wait to use them this upcoming year!
Mar 8, 2025
love it!
so cute! I got one as a gift and then I bought another to use it in my classroom and the kids love it. we even gave him a name! it’s nice on my desk as a little light too when the fluorescents are too much
Dec 12, 2024
My students love this!
This is a great addition to my classroom. Students love to breathe along with it when they are feeling overwhelmed or upset. I would definitely recommend this product.
Jun 24, 2024
Our "Calming" Buddy
I got this a few days ago and my 4 year old has asked for it when she gets upset to help her breathe and calm down. Not going to lie it works for me too! great buy!
Jun 2, 2025
Great for a break chair
I bought this for my son when he needs a break. I love that he can easily change the color and that he can squish it as hard as he wants and it won't break.
Jun 8, 2026
Cute colorful and fun!
Fun and adorable way to work on regulation and deep breathing. My pediatric clients love getting to hold it while breathing and watching the colors change.
Dec 22, 2024
Breathing Pal
This was exactly as expected. Glad to have found this for a few co-workers, friends, family. I think this will help with anxiety. Works just as pictured.
Aug 5, 2025
Very cute and pleasantly squishy
Great 2-level nightlight. I am just starting to use the box breathing for insomnia. It’s too early to say, but it seems like it might be helpful.
Dec 7, 2025
Bedtime Buddy
We use this to help wind down for bed. My son (5) loves it and I’ve caught him using it just for fun! Really helps get the wiggles out.
Jul 23, 2025
Cutest little friend
This little friend really helps my daughter with her breathing during an anxiety attack! Thank goodness for this!
Jul 12, 2024
Cute and helpful
It works to help cue you or the child to take deep breaths. My kids thought it was cute and love to sit with it.
May 14, 2025
Good for calming kids down
I bought this to use at school to help kids calm down and deep breathe. So far they like it.
Feb 26, 2026
Great item
Perfect, clients love it, we use it in session to train clients on square breathing.
Jan 6, 2025
Great for teaching
We use him for mindfulness breathing. The kids love him and participate much more.
Feb 21, 2026
Calming
Works great, and very helpful in learning breathing patterns for mediation.
Jan 22, 2026
Solid but minor flaws
Loved it! But you have it hit it pretty hard to get the colors to adjust
Apr 7, 2025
subtle tool
Perfect for teaching elementary children how to breathe appropriately.
Nov 1, 2025
Beary Good
Cute, mindful, helps if you follow directions... The wife liked it
Jun 16, 2025
Nice for the price
Good size and nice quality. Used in my son’s daycare class by many
Oct 22, 2025
Great stress-relieving toy
Works great. Helps my students learn to regulate their breathing.
Jan 18, 2026
Durable
My students love it. And it is very durable/easy to fix.
Dec 8, 2025
Calming
As a counselor, these are the best! Kids love them.
Aug 6, 2025
Great tool
Great tool to help students with breathing.
Nov 26, 2025
Controlled breathing
Helps me calm down when my anxiety is high
Dec 24, 2025
Favorite little guy
Students love it wish it was bigger
Jan 5, 2026
Tool for the toolbox
Great but smaller than expected
Sep 4, 2025
Perfect for small kids
Loved it for my classroom
Jan 17, 2026
Love them!
My grand kids love th!
Feb 19, 2025
Clients love this!
Just as described
Aug 18, 2025
Very Cute!
Perfect!!
Apr 5, 2025
It functions as stated
Love it
Mar 11, 2026
Nice
More options, but light does not go all the way to the top.I selected this one because it has three different breathing patterns and I appreciate the flexibility.The entire item does not glow as the light doesn’t reach the top.
Meet Benny
The little alien ball looking for a place to land
Benny watched the others play from a distance, wanting to join in and not knowing how to ask.
It gives them something to follow. They breathe in while the light grows and out while it dims, so slow breathing happens without anyone having to explain it. It works best if you introduce it during a calm moment first, then reach for it when feelings run high.
What age is it for?
Most families start around 3. Younger toddlers enjoy it as a squishy night light with a grown-up nearby; older kids, teens and adults use the patterns on their own.
Does it need an app, wifi or batteries?
None of the three. One button, a built-in rechargeable battery and a USB-C cable in the box.
How long does a charge last?
About 20 hours of use — for most families that is a charge every week or two.
Can they fall asleep with it?
Plenty do. The silicone stays cool and the light switches itself off after two hours, so it will not glow all night.
Can a whole classroom share one?
That is where a lot of them end up. Wipe it down between children, and look at the packs of 3, 6 and 9 if you need several for a calm corner.
Shipping and returns?
Free US shipping over $35, delivery in 3–7 days, and 30 days to change your mind.