In the Press

  • 2025 Holiday Gift Guide Official Selection: "You need this microwaveable weighted stuffie whose arms wrap around and comfort."

  • Parents Best Toy Awards Winner 2025: Best Weighted Plush. "Tough day at school? Give kids some extra TLC with these hands-free weighted plushies that are as cuddly as they are comforting."

  • "This is not just another stuffed animal. This is the de-stressing solution to your anxieties. An ideal and unique gift for a friend or family member who could use a bit of comfort."

  • "Who doesn't need a hug sometimes? And that's exactly what this adorable, cuddly weighted stuffed animal does—you snuggle it and it hugs you right back."

Award-Winning Calming Hugs

Hugimals in Action