Combining a classic stuffed animal and a weighted blanket, Hugimals offer double the comfort. These cuties are available in four fun animal shapes: Charlie the Puppy, Emory the Elephant, Sam the Sloth and Frankie the Cat. Each is packed with a 4.5-pound insert that provides some light pressure that “hugs you back,” but that insert is removable, making the body machine washable.

“Whether or not they like to admit it, big kids still love stuffies—and Hugimals are no exception. These lovable weighted stuffed animals are designed to hug you back, lowering stress and creating a calm atmosphere. Each machine-washable animal has a removable weight pack and has been lauded by parents and teachers alike for regulating big emotions and helping with sleep.

And parents will concur that a toy that helps kids sleep more soundly is worth its weight in gold. Frankie the Cat is the newest addition to the gang, and your entire family will be smitten with her cuteness. “It’s cute, cuddly, and gives the best hugs,” one 10-year-old tester said.”

"These weighted plushies are some of my favorites for when I'm sleeping alone as they feel like a hug - great for children and adults alike."

"Whether you’re gifting a Hugimal to a kid or helping a grown-up friend rediscover their inner child, these squeezable, weighted stuffies are desig...

"Sure you may be a grownup, but even adults need creature comforts. Enter the Hugimal, a weighted plush stuffed animal designed specifically to soo...

"Female-founded brand Hugimals is earning a great reputation for its high quality weighted plushies, which were created to provide comfort and cudd...

"This is not your average plush toy. Rather, this is a weighted stuffed animal that is the de-stressing solution to her anxieties. Oh, and it's als...

"This is not just a stuffed animal. It's a weighted stuffed animal, perfect for your de-stressing your sister, regardless of her age."

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Thanks to Esquire for naming Hugimals the #1 Weighted Stuffed Animal in their roundup of Best Weighted Products for a Deep Sleep, calling us "A stress-relieving companion for adults and kids alike!"

"What sets Hugimals apart is their intentional design. The weight is distributed throughout the body and limbs, which will feel like it’s hugging your child"

"This isn't your ordinary stuffed animal. This Hugimal has stress relieving capabilities, soothing your friend's anxieties."