“When I started to develop cuddly toys in 1993, the goal was to make these from natural and organic materials. At that time, only cuddly toys made of synthetic materials were available. I wanted to give my children, who were born in those years, a cuddly toy made of honest and natural materials. It soon became clear that there was a great demand for this. That’s how Keptin-Jr. was born. The drive to keep improving cuddly toys remained. Besides using organic and natural materials, we worked towards our goal of making our cuddly toys really do what they are supposed to do: give a feeling of security, safety, and comfort. With the help of specialists and experts, we were able to give substance to Keptin-Jr’s objective. In the meantime, I was studying developmental psychology and nursing. These fascinating areas of study helped me to develop cuddly toys that are evidence-based and contribute to the relaxation and development of growing children. I’m proud to see how our beautiful cuddly toys offer children daily comfort and relaxation to help them develop into their next stage of life.”