A hug you can hold, when someone you love can’t be there.
A comfort companion for children in healthcare families — and children receiving medical care. Soft, organic, made to be held. With a pocket for the little things that say I'm thinking of you.
For healthcare families: Scrub Hug exists because of what you give up to do extraordinary work. This is for your children. And it's for you too.
You know the feeling.
It's bedtime, and the house is quiet in a way that feels a little too quiet.
Someone they love is on call.
A shift ran late.
They're needed somewhere else, helping other people.
And a child is left missing them.
Somewhere, that person is missing them too.
Scrub Hug was created for those in-between moments — when love is there, but physical presence isn't.
When a child needs something comforting to hold onto while they wait for someone to come home.
When reassurance needs to be felt, not just explained.
The pocket is a place for a small reminder: a note, photo, or tiny keepsake — something that says, I'm still with you, even when I'm not right here.
It's meant to be held through big feelings.
To be nearby during long nights.
To quietly carry connection, until together again.
A comfort companion inspired by medical scrubs.
Sometimes comfort comes from simply having something soft and steady to hold.
Scrub Hug was created for children navigating the hard moments — when someone you love can't be there.
Tuck a note, a photo, or a reminder from someone who loves you into the front pocket.
Because comfort and connection don't always depend on physical presence.
More than a hug.
Scrub Hug has a large front pocket — designed to carry connection back and forth. The cards that come with it make that easy.
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Connection Cards
One set is for a grown-up to write and leave behind for a child in Scrub Hug's pocket. The other is for a child to fill out and tuck into their healthcare hero's scrub pocket. A quiet way to stay connected across shifts, overnight stays, and hard days.
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Comfort Cards
Gentle, guided cards for children navigating big feelings — missing someone, feeling worried, feeling brave and sad at the same time. Developed with input from a child psychologist. Included in the Founding Families bundle.
Be one of the Founding 500
The first 500 families to join will receive early access to the Founding Families
Edition of Scrub Hug. This includes: the plush, both Connection Card sets, and the Comfort Cards, at a special price. Free shipping included. A meaningful gift for the whole healthcare family and children in care settings.
Made with care.
Organic, chemical-free, and safety tested. Ethically made by fair-trade artisans in India.
100% organic cotton · Organic dyes · Chemical-free · Fair-trade made
More about Scrub Hug
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scrub Hug?
Scrub Hug is a soft comfort companion inspired by the color and feel of medical scrubs. Designed to help children navigate the hard moments — when someone they love can't be there. It comes with a large front pocket for a note, photo, or keepsake, and includes Connection Cards and Comfort Cards as part of the Founding Families bundle. Made from 100% organic cotton, safety tested, and ethically made.
How big is Scrub Hug?
Scrub Hug is 9" — the perfect size for a child to hug, carry, and keep nearby.
Who is Scrub Hug for?
Scrub Hug was originally created for children in healthcare families and has since been tailored to support children receiving care in hospital and clinical settings. It's also for the healthcare worker themselves — carrying a note from their child through a long shift is its own kind of comfort.
What age is Scrub Hug for?
Scrub Hug is recommended for ages 0 and up.
What is the Founding 500?
The Founding Families Edition is limited to 500 bundles. Each includes Scrub Hug, both Connection Card sets, and the Comfort Cards — at a special price. Free shipping included. Join the waitlist to reserve your spot.
What's included in the Founding Families bundle?
The bundle includes Scrub Hug, both sets of Connection Cards (one for a grown-up to write and tuck into Scrub Hug's front pocket, one for a child to give to the healthcare worker who's away), and the Comfort Cards — a set of guided cards for children navigating big feelings. Free shipping included.
How much will Scrub Hug cost?
The Founding Families bundle is $55, which includes the plush, both Connection Card sets, and the Comfort Cards. Free shipping included.
When will Scrub Hug be available?
We're targeting summer 2026 for the Founding Families Edition — just in time for a new round of residents! Founding 500 families will receive updates as production progresses.
What are the Comfort Cards?
Gentle, guided cards for children navigating big feelings — missing someone, feeling worried, feeling brave and sad at the same time. Developed with a child psychologist.
What are the Connection Cards?
Two sets of cards that travel through Scrub Hug's pocket. One set is for a child to fill out and tuck in for a parent to carry. The other is for a parent to write and leave behind. A quiet way to stay connected across shifts, overnight stays, and hard days.
Are the cards customized for different situations?
Yes. Both the Comfort Cards and Connection Cards come in versions tailored for two different experiences.
One set of Comfort Cards is designed for children of healthcare workers navigating a parent's demanding schedule. The other set is designed for children receiving care in a hospital or clinical setting.
The Connection Cards — which travel through Scrub Hug's pocket — include pre-printed prompts and blank cards. One version is written for healthcare families and the other for children in care settings. One set is for a grown-up to write and leave for a child. The other is for a child to fill out and tuck in for a grown-up to carry.
Is Scrub Hug safe for children?
Yes! It’s made with soft, organic, child-safe materials, non-toxic dyes, and no hard or detachable parts. It meets rigorous toy safety standards (EN71 and ASTM) and is designed to be appropriate for both home and care settings.
Where is Scrub Hug made?
Scrub Hug is handmade by fair-trade artisans in India, manufactured by Bears for Humanity — a World Fair Trade Organization member.
Can Scrub Hug be washed?
Scrub Hug should be surface cleaned with mild soap and air dried.
Is Scrub Hug appropriate for hospitals?
Yes. Scrub Hug is made from organic, chemical-free materials with no synthetic fibers or chemical flame retardants, making it appropriate for sensitive environments. We're actively building a hospital channel for Phase 2.