Charlie the Puppy
Customer Reviews
I was gifted Charlie the Puppy after an emergency heart surgery. I hadn’t been given a “heart pillow” and was in a lot of pain. My brother found Charlie in the hospital gift shop and it was love at first hug. He kept gentle pressure on my chest which helped relieve my anxiety and pain upon sitting up, coughing, sneezing, etc. The hospital staff loved him and everyone knew his name! I’m 5 weeks post op and still use him for comfort during the healing process of the incision, to sleep and relax. He’s been my constant companion.
After purchasing a few different weighted stuffed animals (which weren't quite what I was looking for, some with extremely poor quality control), I discovered Hugimals through reviews for stuffed animals for adults. This guy is the perfect size to cuddle and sleep with. His proportions make him comfortable and soothing to hold (a lot of other larger weighted stuffed animals have giant heads which, for me, makes them uncomfortable to hug). The fabric is very soft and nice to touch. And his face is the cutest. I love him so much ❤️
In addition, their customer service is terrific. I emailed them with a problem and they got back to me the next day, and helped me solve my problem by that afternoon.
Also, he can wear 3-6mo baby shirts :)
Thank you so much!
I’m Loving my new addition to my Hugimals Collection! Frankie is warm, cuddly and super cute. Thank you to Marina and her team for your hardwork and dedication . I’m pleased with each one of my Hugimals that I purchased. I now have all five 5 Hugimals.
Darlene W.
I’m 39 and bought this for myself. I looked at many others before making this purchase. This was the heaviest the many that I looked at. It’s so soft, cuddle and perfectly weighted. Definitely worth the money,
Soft and supportive!
Thank you for making my favorite animal a Hugimal!! I love my Bowie 🐼💖 He has the sweetest face & is so soft & snuggly! I've slept with a pink Heart to Hug pillow, but knew l'd instantly switch to a panda Hugimal if you made one! (My heart pillow will go to work with me.) I am so glad to have a weighted panda that hugs me back :) Bowie makes my stress melt away!
These two Hummels are holiday gifts for my granddaughters. So of course they have not received them yet, but I love them. There is something so comforting about them and I may have to now buy one for myself. I'll follow up again when the girls open them during the holidays. :)
I am so pleased with my Hugimal. It has brought me so much comfort when I am having an anxiety attack. My baby boy was stillborn 5 years ago and sometimes I just need something to hug when my heart hurts too loud. I got the sloth and I love him!
So huggable!
How do our weighted products work?
Similar to a big, comforting hug, the weighted pressure (aka Deep Touch Pressure) in our products brings on a relaxation response from your parasympathetic nervous system — and tamps down a fight-or-flight response from your sympathetic nervous system. When one of our weighted self-care products is placed on your lap, chest, or tummy, your body begins to lower production of the stress hormone cortisol and increases production of the “calming” neurotransmitters, including oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine, helping you feel comforted, relaxed, grounded, and secure.
Deep Touch Pressure has also been shown to help with sleep, as well as focus & concentration, making our products excellent bedtime companions and study/work buddies!
Enjoy the calming hugs!
FOCUS AND CONCENTRATION: Weighted pressure can help with focus, making Hugimals great study or work buddies when placed on a lap (like a weighted lap pad but way more adorable!).
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TOOL: Hugimals’ neutral expressions are specifically designed to allow you to feel any emotion in a judgment-free zone (no forced smiles here.)
SENSORY BENEFITS: Hugimals’ extra-soft fabric provides a soothing tactile sensory experience, and their calming colors are inspired by the natural colors of river stones.
SELF-CARE FOR ALL: Unanimously positive reviews from our children's hospital pilot program show that Hugimals are "a fantastic source of both comfort and sensory support" for children. Our Gen Z and Millennial fans use Hugimals for self-care, stress relief and to help with sleep. They make great gifts!
REMOVABLE WEIGHT: Your Hugimal is weighted with the same non-toxic glass beading used in many weighted blankets, sewn into secure sections within a removable weighted inner body for added safety.
WASHABLE! (AND WE DON’T MEAN SPOT-CLEAN ONLY): The weighted inner body is fully removable, allowing for easy washing of outer plush. We recommend washing the outer plush in a cold, gentle cycle. Best to wash in a laundry bag. Then hang dry.
BLISSFUL, FULL-BODY HUGS: With their weight distributed throughout their head, body and limbs, you feel the soothing sensation of your Hugimal “hugging” you back.
