A soft, weighted companion that helps children - and the grown-ups who love them - feel calm, grounded and ready to rest.
Choose your Kenny
Every Kenny arrives with a free cotton storage bag. Free AU shipping on orders over $79 - every option below qualifies.
The everyday companion for laps, couches and beds
More koala to cuddle - drapes across the lap or chest
The complete calming bedtime routine, with Kenny at its heart
Why families love Kenny
Gentle, even weight for a grounding, held feeling.
Soft, tactile texture and steady pressure for sensory comfort.
A soothing part of the bedtime wind-down routine.
A quiet-time companion for when big feelings hit.
Loved by little ones, teens and adults alike.
Made from 100% recycled materials.
Why weight works
Kenny's 1.95 kg of evenly distributed filling provides gentle, firm pressure across the lap, chest or shoulders - the same steady, hug-like touch that makes weighted blankets so popular for winding down.
For many children, that grounding input is exactly what a busy body needs to settle - at bedtime, during quiet time, or when routines are disrupted by travel.
Firm, even pressure is widely used by parents, teachers and occupational therapists as a calming sensory tool. Kenny delivers it in a form kids actually want to cuddle.
When emotions run high, holding something soft with real weight gives restless hands and busy minds a comforting anchor - at home, at school or on the go.
Draped across the lap during story time or resting beside them in bed, Kenny becomes a familiar cue that it's time to slow down and rest.
Who Kenny is for
Children who seek pressure or tactile comfort - Kenny's weight and soft fur offer gentle sensory input they can control.
Little ones who struggle to switch off at night. Kenny makes the wind-down feel safe, familiar and something to look forward to.
For overwhelm, new places and disrupted routines - a comforting constant on long trips, first days and everything in between.
Weighted comfort isn't just for kids. Kenny sits happily on an adult lap through work calls, evening wind-downs and slow Sundays.
Kenny takes his name from Kunzea, the Tasmanian native botanical at the heart of Zea's natural wellness range - wild-harvested and loved by Australian families for its calming character.
Made from 100% recycled materials and designed in Australia by our family-owned team, Kenny carries the same values as everything we make: natural comfort, done properly.
Two sizes, same soothing weight
1.95 kg - sits neatly on the lap
15 cm (H) x 26 cm (W) x 33 cm (L)
1.95 kg - drapes across the lap or chest
20 cm (H) x 26 cm (W) x 43 cm (L)
What families say
"What a gorgeous koala! The weighted koala is so good for any age as it is very calming; just stroking it feels lovely, especially anyone with anxiety. The weight itself is good as sometimes you just need a little comfort and this provides it. Everyone who has seen Kenny Koala has loved him!"
"My great granddaughter just loved her Kenny Koala. She always looks for real koalas on their property, so having her own koala was a Christmas surprise."
From the creators of Australia's favourite Kunzea products
Questions, answered
Both sizes weigh 1.95 kg with evenly distributed inner filling - noticeable enough to feel grounding, light enough for a child to move, lift and reposition on their own. Kenny is designed for ages 3 and up. Always supervise young children and follow the age guidance on the label.
Both have the same 1.95 kg weight. Large (33 cm long) sits neatly on a child's lap - the most popular pick for younger kids. Extra Large (43 cm long) spreads the same weight over a bigger area, so it drapes across the lap or chest - great for older kids, teens and adults.
Kenny was designed with sensory comfort front of mind - soft, tactile fur, a low-odour finish and gentle, even pressure. Many families use weighted toys as part of a sensory routine. Kenny is also a popular pick among NDIS participants. For individual advice, chat with your occupational therapist.
Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent, then air dry. Don't machine wash or tumble dry - this protects the weighted inner filling. Between adventures, the free cotton storage bag keeps Kenny clean.
100% recycled materials, vegan and cruelty free, BPA free and nut free. Kenny is unscented, so he suits scent-sensitive little noses.
Orders ship from our Melbourne warehouse, with free standard shipping on Australian orders over $79 - so every Kenny ships free. Express options are available at checkout.
From $88 with a free cotton storage bag, free AU shipping and a koala they'll reach for every night.
Choose your KennyThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Kenny is a comfort toy, not a therapeutic device. Always supervise young children and follow the age guidance on the label.
