Meet Sprout.The talking bear plush.
Meet Sprout.The talking bear plush.
Founding Family price
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- Shipping at checkout
- Ships Oct 5, 2026
- No screens, no ads
- Built on child psychology
- 1 month of SkyBuds+ free
30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
- “The cure to boredom”jun
- “So much more than just a stuffed animal.”Brooke Gay
- “Meaningful conversations, AND super silly fun ones.”Kristena Robichaud
- “We truly enjoy Skybud!”Kara
Parents are talking.
Ask Sprout anything.
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Child:
Sprout, why do leaves change color?
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Sprout:
Great question! In fall, trees get ready to rest for winter. What color leaf is your favorite?
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Child:
Red ones!
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Sprout:
Red is so cozy. Should we count red leaves on our walk tomorrow?
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Child:
Yes! And jump in them.
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Sprout:
Counting AND jumping. Best plan ever, leaf explorer!
Sprout answers, then asks one back.
Try it yourselfTalk to Sprout. For real.
- “Tell me a bedtime story”
- “Why do leaves fall?”
- “What sound does an owl make?”
Grown-ups, you press the button. The mic is on only while you chat, nothing is recorded or saved, and the demo ends by itself after 2 minutes. How we handle voice.
Waking Sprout up
Allow the microphone if your browser asks.
Listening. Go ahead.
Sprout is talking
Want more time with Sprout?
Up to an hour with Ash, Pearl or Sprout, free. A grown-up signs up first.
We need the microphone for this one.
Allow the mic in your browser and tap again. It's only on while you chat.
Sprout is napping.
Couldn't connect right now. Give it a second and try again.
Routines, made fun.
From breakfast to bedtime.
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Mornings start with a hello.
Tell it your routine. It remembers.
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Brushing becomes a sing-along.
SkyBud has its own brushing song.
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Bedtime stories, made just for them.
Talking and stories stay free for life.
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Lights out? SkyBud sleeps too.
You pick its bedtime in the app.
Talking in 3 easy steps.
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Connect in the app
Free app, home Wi-Fi. About 2 minutes.
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Create your child’s profile
Add their name, so Sprout knows who they are.
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Just talk
Questions, jokes, stories. Sprout talks back.
You see every chat.
Sprout talks with your kid. You get the whole story in the parent app.
Built safe for little ones.
Sprout is checked by independent experts. Not just by us.
- Lab-tested for US toy safety CPSIA and ASTM F963-23, by an independent CPSC-accepted lab.
- Tested to EU toy standards EN 71 and EN IEC 62115.
- Complies with FCC Part 15 FCC ID: 2BWVP-SKYBUDS
- Sealed-in battery No batteries little hands can reach. USB-C charging.
- No camera. No screen. No ads. Chats are encrypted in transit.
3+Ages 3 and up. Small parts: not for children under 3.
See our safety page
Built on how kids learn.
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More toddler chats, higher scores later
Toddlers with more back-and-forth chats scored higher on thinking tests about 10 years later.
Gilkerson et al., 2018
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More words at 2, better reading at 11
Kids who knew more words at age 2 tended to be stronger readers at age 11.
Lee, 2011
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Same story again, more new words
In a small study, 3-year-olds who heard the same story again were 2.5× better at remembering new words.
Horst et al., 2011
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Bedtime routines, fewer sleep problems
About 15% of kids with a bedtime routine had sleep problems, vs about 39% without one.
Mindell et al., 2015
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Lots of screen time, weaker reading
Kids aged 8 to 11 who watched a lot of TV were about 4 months behind in reading.
Mundy et al., 2020
Sources and notes
These are independent studies of kids. They are not SkyBuds trials. They show links, not proof of cause, and not proof that SkyBuds causes any result.
- Gilkerson et al., 2018Back-and-forth talk with adults at 18 to 24 months was linked to higher IQ and language scores about 10 years later. 146 kids were followed up. A link, not proof of cause.Pediatrics 142:e20174276
- Lee, 2011Kids who knew more words at age 2 tended to read better at age 11. A link, not proof of cause.Applied Psycholinguistics
- Horst et al., 2011A small study of 16 three-year-olds who heard the same story or different stories. With the same story, they were 2.5× better at remembering new words.Frontiers in Psychology
- Mindell et al., 2015A survey of parents. Rounded: about 15% of kids with a bedtime routine had sleep problems, vs about 39% with no routine. A link, not proof of cause.SLEEP 38:717–722
- Mundy et al., 2020TV time and reading in kids aged 8 to 11. The 4-month gap is approximate. A link, not proof of cause.PLOS ONE 15:e0237908
The graphs are simple pictures of these findings. Cards 1 and 2 only show which way the link goes, with no numbers. The bars on cards 3 to 5 are drawn to scale.
Sprout vs. Screens.
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Screens | |
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| No screens | ||
| Talks with your kid | ||
| Soft and huggable | ||
| Keeps kids entertained | ||
| No endless scrolling | ||
| Plays cartoons on repeatSprout would rather chat. | ||
| You see every chat |
Kids love them.
with Sprout“I tell everyone I know about this product!”
with Ash“My kids both enjoy playing with him.”
with Pearl“So much more than just a stuffed animal.”
“The cure to boredom”
jun · 5 Sep 2026“We truly enjoy Skybud!”
Kara · 27 Aug 2026“We love our Skybud!”
Mariah · 26 Aug 2026“She literally takes Pearl everywhere.”
Kaitlin Rainey · 26 Aug 2026“We love Pearl the Skybud!”
Kelsey · 26 Aug 2026
Bring Sprout home.
$139
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Ships October 5th, 2026
- 1 month of SkyBuds+ included
Cancel anytime before the October 5th ship date.
Free forever.
Free, forever
$0/month
- Full back-and-forth conversation
- Stories
- Remembers your child
- No subscription, ever
SkyBuds+
Optional
- Smart parent insights
- Unlimited personalized stories
- More languages
- Covers every SkyBud
Every family gets the first month of SkyBuds+ free. Add six months for $49.99. Then renews at $9.99/month. Cancel anytime.
Why I'm building SkyBuds.
I built the toy I wish I had as a kid.
A message from our founder
Frederik FeldtFounder, SkyBuds
Ask us anything.
What is SkyBuds?
A plush friend that actually talks with your child.
- Listens, answers and remembers your conversations
- Tells personalized bedtime stories
- Speaks more than 75 languages
- No screen required
How is this different from a tablet or screen?
There is no screen.
- Your child holds a plush and talks to it like a friend
- No scrolling, no algorithms, no ads
- It listens, answers and remembers your conversations
Is SkyBuds safe for children?
Yes. Kids' privacy is the foundation.
- We've earned the kidSAFE Listed seal from the independent kidSAFE Seal Program.
- No camera. No screen. No ads.
- Parents set quiet hours and can read conversation summaries and full transcripts in the app
- We don't sell children's data
What ages is SkyBuds for?
Ages 3 to 10.
- It adapts its language, topics and complexity to your child's age
- A chat with a 4-year-old sounds completely different from one with a 9-year-old
Who are the SkyBuds characters?
Three friends, three personalities.
- Ash: a brave fire dragon who loves science, puzzles and asking "why?"
- Pearl: a calm, creative unicorn who helps kids express feelings and tell stories
- Sprout: a gentle bear who listens patiently and makes bedtime feel safe
Is SkyBuds free?
Yes. Talking and stories stay free for life.
- SkyBuds+ is optional: $9.99/month, covering every SkyBud under one roof
- It adds smart parent insights, unlimited personalized stories and more languages
- Your first month of SkyBuds+ is included with your toy
How does SkyBuds connect?
Wi-Fi, set up in about 2 minutes.
- Download the free app
- Connect to your home Wi-Fi and start talking
- The plush charges with USB-C
How much is shipping?
Free on US orders over $190.
- Otherwise calculated at checkout
- Every order ships from our US warehouse with tracking
What if my child doesn't like it?
30-day money-back guarantee.
- If your child doesn't love their SkyBud, send it back for a full refund
- No questions asked
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