Hart&Hero
Hello Hero Cape: Galactic Black
Our superhero cape is more than just an accessory. It's designed to inspire confidence and imagination in children, allowing them to see themselves as the heroes they truly are. The fabric is carefully chosen to ensure it's gentle against sensitive skin, making it perfect for everyday adventures and heroic missions. The design process involved extensive collaboration to ensure that this cape does more than spark joy. It supports the emotional and psychological well-being of children, encouraging positive self-image, resilience, and the courage to embrace their unique qualities.
A digital copy of "Hello Hero", our empowering children's tale, is included with this purchase.
✨ Made of buttery soft, stretchy pre-washed cotton
✨ Bonus: Hello Hero e-book and guide
Pajamas sold separately.
95% cotton 5% spandex
pre-washed
pill-proofIncluded
- One long-sleeved Hero shirt
- One pair of Hero pants
- One woven drawstring Hart & Hero dustbag
- Access to our Hello Hero resource collection
Caring for your Power Pajamas:
- Wash inside out on gentle cycle with cold water.
- Tumble dry on low
- Empowerment and Self-Confidence: Research suggests that imaginative play, including role-playing as superheroes, can enhance children's sense of agency and self-confidence (Erikson, 1950; Russ, 2004).
- Empathy and Compassion: Research indicates that imaginative play fosters empathy and perspective-taking abilities in children (Lillard et al., 2013; Singer & Singer, 2005).
- Social Skills Development: Pretend play, such as superhero role-playing with peers, has been linked to the development of social skills, including communication, cooperation, and negotiation (Hughes, 1999; Rubin et al., 2008).
- Emotional Regulation: Play therapy research suggests that imaginative play serves as a valuable tool for emotional expression and regulation in children (Bratton et al., 2005; Landreth, 2002).
- Risk-Taking and Resilience: Play experiences involving risk-taking and problem-solving contribute to the development of resilience and coping skills in children (Ginsburg, 2007; Huizinga, 1950).
- Creativity and Imagination: Imaginative play has been associated with enhanced creativity, imaginative thinking, and cognitive flexibility in children (Nicolopoulou, 1993; Weisberg et al., 2013)
Hartie's Tip
open-ended play!
Is it a cape? Is it a picnic mat for Hartie? Is it a power-charging station to sit on and find your calm? Let your child's imagination lead the way.
behind the collection
"It was no longer just about challenging gender stereotypes; it was about empowering kids to embrace their strengths and resilience, fostering a sense of heroism within themselves."