Overall rating: 4.9166665 / 5 from 12 reviews.
The Slumber Buddies Mini Penguin is a highly-rated portable soother that soothes babies with calming sounds, soft glow, and a cozy companion. Its convenient strap makes it easy to attach to strollers or diaper bags, providing a soothing environment on the go. The easy-to-use controls and warm lights contribute to its effectiveness as a bedtime additive.
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"I love that this soother is soft and portable! The light up feature really sets it apart from other portable sound machines on the market. It attaches easily to the car seat and my son enjoys looking at the light during evening/night car rides. It is easy to throw in the diaper bag and comes in very handy when you need a soothing distraction for your little one."
"Not only does my 3. 5 month old daughter love the calming sounds of the penguin but she also loves to hold onto it. The plush arm fits in her tiny hand and it’s the cutest thing. I love that I can strap this to her car seat carrier diaper bag or even leave next to her as she naps. Big fan!!!"
"This is a really cute and portable soother. I like that I can easily attach it to the bassinet car seat rocker etc. wherever my little one is. The light and music buttons are very easy to use and conveniently placed. A nice small sized soother for on the go that keeps the baby calm."
"I love the neutral colors of this penguin. The grey and white goes perfectly with a wide variety of themes. The light is a pure white that gently glows and does so in rhythm with the sound being played. There's multiple options for sounds although the caveat is there is no volume button. There's Hush Little Baby Row Row Row Your Boat a heartbeat and a rain sound. You can set it to 15 30 and 60 minute intervals. It would be good to drown out outside noises with a strap on the back to attach to a travel system. The simple buttons are easy for an older infant or toddler to operate. I did have to change out the battery the penguin came with after a couple of weeks but don't believe that would be a reoccurring issue. Overall it's been helpful for our bedtime routine and I hope it will eventually make an easy transition away from comfort nursing to sleep."
"This mini penguin is perfect to bring anywhere to provide a variety of musical tunes (or heartbeat) for baby to enjoy. It’s small enough to throw in the diaper bag or attach to car seat or stroller but the perfect volume. We also use it at home in whatever room we’re in because it’s so portable. It’s great because you can adjust the length of time the music plays with a little switch next to the battery compartment. It’s also really easy to turn on and off and my two year old even loves to use it. My 2 month old calms quickly and falls asleep really well with the heartbeat noise so I give it 5 stars for that alone! This adorable little penguin is a must have for any parent!"
"My 18 month old loves his elephant Slumber Buddy from Summer - when we go into his room to get ready for bed the first thing he does is run over and turn it on. While we love our full-size Slumber Buddy it's a little big for travel or on-the-go use. Enter the Mini Penguin! This little pal is so sweet and the perfect size to take with us if we go stay over at a friend's house or need a little bit of white noise when we're out and about. My son loves pressing the button on his belly. The light it emits is warm but not too bright and the music conveniently sounds like many of the same songs from the elephant so it's a great way to soothe him in a convenient little package. He instantly recognizes the sounds from the larger Slumber Buddy he's used to so I think it's really comforting to him even when he's not in his own room. Plus it's so cute and the perfect size for him to carry around!"
"We love this mini Slumber Buddies Penguin! It's perfect for both at-home and on the go. What a cute soother! Love that I can attach this to a diaper bag backpack car seat or even stroller! The velcro makes it super convenient to keep the penguin within easy and accessible reach. My baby loves the songs and sounds and I love that you can choose the timed-intervals (15 30 or 60 minutes). It's the perfect little buddy for baby!"
"This little penguin soother is perfect for on the go. It has a Velcro backing which easily attaches to a car seat stroller or diaper bag. I love the sound options as well as the fact that I can choose how long the sounds play before shutting off automatically. The little light emits a nice warm glow so it will grab baby’s attention without being overstimulating. Highly recommend!!"
"My oldest son didn’t show as much interest in this product but my 8 month old LOVED from the moment I showed it to him he just wanted to hold it. He could snuggle it and listen to the music softly play. I love that it is useful for on the go and can be. Strapped to the car seat or diaper bag. The little light is a nice touch and helpful at night in a dim room!"
"I recently started using this with my newborn and I LOVE IT! It's the cutest little teeny thing SO PORTABLE! I've used it strapped on her bouncer bassinet and even her crib it's such a treat to be able to strap it on with velcro. It's an absolute treat to have this space saving guy when you want to limit the amount of gadgets you get for your kids. It was a little annoying to have to go through every song to turn it off but not a deal breaker! One thing I found funny was that in the instructions it stated there was an On/Off switch on the inside control box but I went crazy looking for it and never found it! Also I would've love if there was an option to have a brighter light and an option to dim it!"