moonbird

We’re beyond proud to share that moonbird has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024! 🎉 This recognition means the world, as it is our mission to make calm and relaxation accessible to everyone through simple, screen-free breathwork. Our co-founders, Stefanie Broes and Michael Broes, designed moonbird to provide a supportive tool for managing stress and finding balance, whether for sleep, focus, or a moment of calm in a busy day. 💙 As TIME put it: With moonbird, simply hold, breathe, and let its gentle guidance help you shift into a more relaxed, restful state. Whether it’s bedtime or a busy day, moonbird is here to make breathing easier for both adults and kids. Thank you, TIME, for this incredible honor! ✨ https://lnkd.in/eBP_k9Xm

Exciting times for the moonbird team! Our co-founder Michael Broes and Head of Production & Logistics Gilles Grosemans recently visited our production facilities in Shenzhen and Xiamen, China, to get an in-depth look at the manufacturing of moonbird parts and accessories. 🛠️ During their visit, they had the chance to meet some incredible people and gain valuable insights into optimizing and streamlining our production process. One key focus was exploring ways to shift more production to China, helping to scale, reduce unnecessary movement between Antwerp and China, and make our operations even more sustainable! 🌏 Currently, the components are carefully crafted in China and sent to our HQ in Antwerp, where they’re assembled with pride by our skilled team in a hands-on, in-house process led by Gilles. This local production not only allows us to maintain high quality but also gives us close oversight of every step, ensuring each moonbird meets our exacting standards. In the second part of their trip, Michael and Gilles visited Xiamen to check out the production of moonbuddy, our latest addition to the family, which is assembled entirely in China. With the incredible technology of our local partners, moonbuddy became a reality, and we’re already discussing future collaborations to expand our product line further! 🧸 From meeting new faces to uncovering exciting new opportunities, this trip was a fantastic step forward for moonbird. We’re eager to see what comes next! 💫   https://lnkd.in/ekiEDk8h

Yesterday's article in the Belgian newspaper (VRT) revealed a growing and worrying trend... The use of sleeping medication among young people is rising rapidly. It's so severe that 1 in 5 girls has relied on pills to sleep in the last year. Stress and the negative impact of social media on sleep habits are driving this alarming shift (read the full article 🔗 link below). But luckily there is a healthier, natural way. Breathing exercises are a scientifically proven method to calm the nervous system and improve sleep—no pills needed. At moonbird, we help adults and young people manage stress and improve sleep naturally through our smart breathing tool. With moonbuddy, kids can start building healthy breathing habits from a young age, learning to calm down and sleep better without ever needing to turn to medication. Teaching these habits early promotes long-term well-being and reduces the need for medication. Let’s encourage natural, sustainable solutions for better sleep and mental health. https://lnkd.in/eq2xiQQd

Stress is a big issue for students today. That's why we’ve launched an exciting initiative! We are giving schools FREE, REFURBISHED moonbird devices to help students learn how to use their breath to calm down and focus. These small, intuitive devices are already making a difference! We tested the initiative at the end of last school year. Here’s what some schools have said: 🏫 Groenhout School (Antwerp): Students are using moonbird to take a quick breathing break when feeling overwhelmed, whether it's before a test or during independent work. It helps them calm down and regain focus. Many feel the effect after just one session and some even ask for it voluntarily! 🏫 De Springplank (Zoerle-Parwijs): During testing, 18 students from grades 5 and 6 tried moonbird. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many students feeling completely calm after just a few minutes. We’re so happy to see moonbird helping all those children. Special thanks to Michiel Smits, Anne Imschoot and Silke Liekens for their support in bringing moonbird to their schools. Help your students manage stress: apply for free moonbird devices for schools! Remember, sharing is caring. By sharing this post, we can reach more schools and help even more students manage stress effectively. Interested schools can sign up here. All terms and conditions are available via the link. https://lnkd.in/ekQBEDMq

Stress is a big issue for students today. That's why we’ve launched an exciting initiative! We are giving schools FREE, REFURBISHED moonbird devices to help students learn how to use their breath to calm down and focus. These small, intuitive devices are already making a difference! We tested the initiative at the end of last school year. Here’s what some schools have said: 🏫 Groenhout School (Antwerp): Students are using moonbird to take a quick breathing break when feeling overwhelmed, whether it's before a test or during independent work. It helps them calm down and regain focus. Many feel the effect after just one session and some even ask for it voluntarily! 🏫 De Springplank (Zoerle-Parwijs): During testing, 18 students from grades 5 and 6 tried moonbird. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many students feeling completely calm after just a few minutes. We’re so happy to see moonbird helping all those children. Special thanks to Michiel Smits, Anne Imschoot and Silke Liekens for their support in bringing moonbird to their schools. Help your students manage stress: apply for free moonbird devices for schools! Remember, sharing is caring. By sharing this post, we can reach more schools and help even more students manage stress effectively. Interested schools can sign up here. All terms and conditions are available via the link. https://lnkd.in/ekQBEDMq

We couldn't agree more Tozia Ware, Ed.S, LPC-MHSP(temp), NCC. Thank you so much for sharing this video and creating more awareness around the power of our own breathing 🙏

We’re thrilled to see moonbird in action on the Belgian national TV program on VRT Kalm Waes! 🙌 Tom Waes takes on the challenge of exploring stress management techniques. Breathing plays a big part in that, and it’s amazing to see moonbird helping him calm down. A big thanks to Steven Laureys and Marie-Anne Vanderhasselt for their ongoing support and insights into understanding the science behind stress and stress management. Keep breathing!

At moonbird, our mission is to help people discover the power of their own breathing. After launching moonbird, we received extensive feedback from parents who wished for a similar tool designed for children. Inspired by this demand, we created moonbuddy: a simplified, child-friendly version of our original device, developed in co-creation with both parents and children (thanks to LiCalab, Made. and countless interns Maeve Canning, Wout Van Bavel, Hanne Lieten en Maité Prieels). Today, we are thrilled to announce the newest addition to the moonbird family: moonbuddies!  Designed specifically for children aged 6-12, moonbuddy teaches our little ones the power of breathing in a fun and interactive way. As a tactile breathing guide, moonbuddy helps children relax and relieve stress anywhere, anytime. Why is moonbuddy perfect for kids? 👋 Tactile breathing guide - moonbuddy's tummy gently expands and contracts, guiding children through calming breathing exercises. 🧸 Customization and fun: with changeable sleeves in vibrant colors, moonbuddy allows children to personalize their experience, making relaxation more engaging. 🧘 Adaptive breathing patterns: offering three different breathing patterns, moonbuddy ensures that each child receives age-appropriate guidance. 🔌 Designed for simplicity: with one button to start, an automatic stop function, and a rechargeable battery, moonbuddy is built for effortless use, allowing children to develop self-care skills. Curious for yourself? Explore how moonbuddy can be part of your child’s daily routine to promote relaxation. Visit our website to pre-order now. https://lnkd.in/emwUe_ep

Happy to find out that we were (for a second year in a row 🙌) selected by WIRED as one of the best sleep gadgets 😴. Thank you Simon Hill for this! Also this week, we read in CNET about a relatively new condition called 'orthosomnia'. You suffer from orthosomnia when you become obsessed with your sleep data. Sounds familiar? Taylor Leamey shares three tips: 1. establish boundaries around how you'll interact with your sleep data and phone throughout the day 2. add relaxing activities to your nightly routine 3. use technology for good; deep breathing tools like moonbird can also help you focus on relaxation 😴 👉 https://lnkd.in/emzFdtNj 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHeKPgtP