Where It All Began

BionicKids is a proudly South African, family founded brand created to celebrate children with hearing devices and cochlear implants.

What began as a deeply personal journey has grown into a purpose driven brand rooted in both experience and heart.

As a mom to a little boy with profound hearing loss, Leanie Wepener set out to find ways to make his hearing devices feel less clinical and more like a reflection of his personality. Something fun, something exciting, something truly his.

When she could not find what she was looking for, she decided to create it.

With over five years of hands on experience as a distributor of hearing device stickers, Leanie developed a deep understanding of what children and families truly need. Products that are not only functional, but also joyful, expressive, and confidence building.

This journey laid the foundation for something greater.

More Than Just a Product

Together with her sister in law, Carine de Wet, Leanie brings the BionicKids vision to life. A brand rooted in love, creativity, and a passion for making a real difference.

At the heart of it all is Franko, her son and the inspiration behind it all. His journey with cochlear implants sparked something powerful. A desire to create designs that are vibrant, playful, and full of personality.

Designs that help children feel confident.
Designs that help them feel proud.

BionicKids is not just a product. It is a celebration of individuality, courage, and self expression. Every piece is created with intention, so that children can look at their devices and see something that feels like them.

Because being different is not something to hide.
It is something to be proud of.

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Our Mission

To empower children with cochlear implants and hearing aids to express who they are.

To turn everyday devices into something fun, personal, and proudly theirs.

Through thoughtful design, we create products that build confidence, spark joy, and celebrate what makes every child unique.

Because being different is something to celebrate.

Our Vision

To create a world where every child with a hearing device feels confident, included, and proud of who they are. A world where their uniqueness is celebrated through creativity, colour, and self expression.

Our Team

  • Leanie Wepener

    Leanie is a mom of three and the driving force behind BionicKids. With a naturally creative spirit, she brings heart and imagination into everything she does. Her journey began as a mother navigating the world of hearing loss with her son, which inspired her to create something meaningful for children just like him.

  • Carine de Wet

    Carine is a Foundation Phase teacher, a mom of three, and deeply involved in social work. She brings compassion, dedication, and a nurturing perspective to the brand. As part of the family behind BionicKids, she shares the vision of creating something truly special for children and their families.

  • Franko Wepener

    Franko is at the heart of BionicKids. Now in Grade R, he is incredibly brave in his journey with hearing loss and cochlear implants. His strength, joy, and resilience continue to inspire everything the brand stands for, helping children feel confident, proud, and seen.

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