Parents of under-5s looking for something new, gentle and reassuring for their child to watch will love Pins and Nettie, an animated mini-series that promises fun, joy and a little emotional support along the way.
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Dublin-based studio Daily Madness Productions created the series around two little hedgehogs, Pins and Nettie, who love heading out on adventures and exploring the world together — while also experiencing very relatable moments of shyness and anxiety.
About Pins and Nettie
The hedgehog characters are gentle and joyful, offering a safe, warm environment for young children to explore their feelings and start to understand their emotions.
The Daily Madness team set out to bring a little moment of joy to families, using Pins and Nettie’s adventures as a soft, friendly way to talk about big feelings.
The series began in 2020, when the usual outdoor adventures paused for a special episode called Together and Safe, reflecting the stay-at-home period many families were living through at the time. In it, Pins and Nettie feel sad and cross about having to stay close to home, but with help from their friend the Narrator, they learn a simple breathing exercise to help them manage those big emotions — a lovely, gentle tool that still works well for little ones today, whatever the reason for a wobbly moment.
The mini-series is free to watch for anyone with access to YouTube, with no territory restrictions or subscription needed, making it an easy one to add to screen time for the under-5 crowd.
Find out more and catch up on episodes on the Pins and Nettie YouTube channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pins and Nettie about?
Pins and Nettie is an animated mini-series for under-5s about two hedgehog friends who go on adventures together while learning to understand and manage their feelings, including shyness and anxiety.
Who made Pins and Nettie?
The series was created by Daily Madness Productions, a Dublin-based animation studio.
Is Pins and Nettie free to watch?
Yes — the series is free to watch on YouTube, with no subscription needed and no territory restrictions.
Is Pins and Nettie suitable for young children?
Yes, it’s designed with under-5s in mind, using gentle storytelling and simple emotional themes like shyness, worry and calming breathing exercises.
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