The Weighted Puppy Hugs is filled with non-toxic poly-pellets available in both 2 lb and 3 lb weight in black and brown. The cute design with flannel bottom provides a comfortable neck wrap for pressure relief that can be used also as a weighted stuffed animal that can help sooth anxiety and be used for sensory integration.
Relaxing Pressure and Anxiety Relief
Pressure can help stimulate the body and release serotonin and dopamine which helps to calm the body and relax the body. This can be especially beneficial to those prone to anxiety attacks. Anxiety can be exhausting, but with the Weighted Puppy Hugs, relief is as easy as placing the pup on the shoulders. Serotonin also converts to melatonin, which helps the body sleep. This weighted neck wrap can be used before bed to help calm the body and ready for sleep.
Sensory Processing Disorder
Those with autism, ADHD, ADD, cerebral palsy and other disabilities can be affected by sensory processing issues, meaning that they don't always notice or connect senses from sight, sound, taste, touch, movement, gravity, etc with the brain for processing. Sometimes the senses feel too much and the person feels overwhelmed. Weighted materials such as the Puppy Hugs can help give a feeling of stasis or being calm and comforted.
Calming Manipulation
The Weighted Puppy Hugs can be set in the lap and used as a type of fidget. Those with ADD, ADHD, or autism can find benefit in manipulation of the puppy to help increase attention span and focus on another activity and stay in their seat.
Use Anywhere
The smaller size of the Puppy Hugs allows it to be easily transported. Perfect for school, home, therapy, bus, wherever, the neck wrap can help to provide a sense of calm and pressure relief. The beads provide an even feel and won't shift around. The Puppy Hugs can be washed by hand and is not for heated therapy.
Puppy Hugs Color Options
Brown Fluff
Black Fluff