HUG BUDDY
INTRODUCES
MILO
Your Ultimate Buddy for
Care, Connection & Communication
Care
A soft, everyday companion that supports children at home and beyond.
Connection
Helps children feel close to the people who matter to them.
Communication
Makes sharing simple messages easy, without screens or technology.
Milo is a soft companion with a small internal pocket.
Inside that pocket, a message can be placed.
That message might be:
A note from a parent
Our trained hug facilitators provide personalized support to help individuals feel safe and understood.
A drawing from a sibling
Join our regular community events to meet like-minded individuals and share the joy of hugs.
A pre-created Milo Message card
Access resources and materials to enhance your emotional health and understand the science behind the power of hugs.
A blank card written at home
HUG BUDDY welcomes everyone to feel accepted and cherished, regardless of their background.
In addition to Milo
children and families can create stories, collect and keep meaningful
message cards, and build a growing collection of shared moments over time.
The Milo Message Poster
A wall poster designed to display selected Milo Messages. Children or families can: Stick meaningful messages onto the poster Build a collection of positive moments Create a visible story of encouragement over time It turns small messages into something lasting.
The Milo Memory Box
A dedicated box designed to store Milo Messages safely. Families can: Keep old messages Save drawings Collect special notes over the years The box becomes a keepsake — something nostalgic, something that grows with the child.
A range of Hugbuddy Message cardS
Access resources and materials to enhance your emotional health and understand the science behind the power of hugs.
Each Milo come with ...
Care instructions
Packaging box
Certificate of authenticity
Milo is not digital.
There are no recordings, no tracking, no data.
Just a simple companion that carries meaningful words.
MILO AT HOME
A Companion for Everyday Family Life
Milo can be:
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A bedtime companion
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A welcome gift for a new sibling
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A comfort object during school nerves
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A thoughtful present for birthdays or special moments
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A way for parents and children to stay connected during busy day
Families can use:
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Pre-created Milo Message cards
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Personalised message cards
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Blank message cards for their own words or drawings
MILO IN CARE & EDUCATION SETTINGS
Also Used in Structured Environments
Milo can live in a :
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Foster Care
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Residential Care Homes
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Primary Schools
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SEN & Pastoral Departments
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CAMHS & Child Mental Health Services
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Children’s Hospices
Non-digital.
Supervised where required.
It supports connection between children and trusted adults.
TRY MILO TODAY WITH OUR
CARE & EDUCATION PILOT
Join Our Journey
At this stage of Milo’s journey, our pilot within care and education settings is a listening exercise.
We are offering small-scale pilots to organisations to understand how Milo can responsibly support children, staff and existing communication frameworks.
WHY NOW?
Communication
is faster than ever but often shorter, distracted, and less personal.
We live in a time where children are surrounded by screens, notifications, & constant digital noise.
Families are busy. Parents are stretched. Children are navigating school pressures, social media, and rapid change.
Simple, physical connection is becoming rare.
a handwritten message
a small reminder you can hold
moments matter more
now than ever.
Milo exists to bring communication back into the real world away from devices, back into hands, back into homes.
Not to replace technology.
But to rebalance it.
MILO, A
SIMPLE IDEA CREATED
What if messages between children and the people who love them could live somewhere safe, physical, and close?
Founder Sunita saw how quickly everyday communication was moving to screens and how easily meaningful moments were getting lost.
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She wanted to create something simple.
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A companion that could carry words.
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A way for families to slow down and connect.
Milo began as a small idea inside a family — and grew into something designed to support care, connection and communication in homes and structured environments alike.
THE FOUNDERS
Milo was created by Sunita and Gaz,
who believe in the power of simple, real-world connection.
“Milo wasn’t created to fix anything, he was made to hold onto what already matters.
A few words, kept close, can stay with a child far longer than we realise.”
Sunita & Gaz
Heartfelt Words from Our Participants
“HUG BUDDY changed my perspective on emotional health. The warmth of a hug can truly make a difference!”
Sarah Johnson, Local Resident
“I found a sense of belonging at HUG BUDDY. The community is amazing, and the hugs are even better!”
Mark Smith, Community Volunteer
“The workshops helped me understand the importance of emotional connections. Highly recommend!”
Emily Carter, Workshop Attendee
Loved by Our Community
HUG BUDDY has been embraced by countless individuals seeking emotional support and connection through hugs.
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