Customer Reviews
I know it seems ridiculous at first for adults but Hugimals are an absolutely fantastic anxiety release. It's been a very stressful couple years on a lot of levels, and coming home and seeing one of these critters instantly makes you smile and relax. You'd have to be made of stone for it not to help. It's incredibly fun to sit around with them, because of the design, weight and softness. They have an innocence that reminds you the world can be a good place, and you feel less alone. My wife got me a Sam the Sloth first, as a substitute for a weighted blanket when the weather is hot, but it turned out to the cutest damn thing either of us has ever seen. Now we have a whole pile of these guys, recently getting the Bear. They all have their own personalities which take a little while to emerge. Our Bear seems like a very curious fellow, and his fur is really colorful. Yours may not look *exactly* like the pictures -- these are complex designs and there are little variations in how they are sewn which give them a little extra expression and individuality. They are incredibly cleverly designed, the intentionally slightly blank expression and lack of smile/mouth--this works really work well psychologically. I like how the style of the design makes it a Bear but also a Hugimal--little similar things across the animals. The glass bead insert layer is extremely clever (be patient reaching down the arms, it can be tight). The fur is super-soft and seems to hold up really well, and customer service is great. The quality is so worth the money. I hardly ever do reviews but I had to do it for these guys.
I just got this little guy today and I love him so much. I lost a beloved pet yesterday and I needed something to cheer me up. I didn’t expect this level of comfort to come from a plushie. I am absolutely in love
When I feel anxious, I hug my elephant. It is high quality and feels like a warm hug. It soothes my anxiety.
She is such a sweetheart❣️
I love Harper so much! I named her Harper Petunia Hugimal. Harper's hugs are so loving and comforting. I love holding and hugging her. The weight is amazing because it really feels like someone is hugging you. She is so cute and adorable. She is the perfect fit for me. I found out that she was released days after my birthday. I got her this year several days after my birthday and the day I got her was actually a day before her 1st birthday and I found that out a day or two after her birthday. So it's so special that our birthdays are so close. She is so life-like and is such a character and unique. I also love her pig tail, it's so cute. I got her a pig pen and it's just perfect for her. I also got her a tee and she is so cute in it. She also does a great job at putting me to sleep. I am so happy to have Harper!
This is my third Hugimals order, and I couldn’t be more in love! I sleep with mine every night. Yes, I’m 41 years old, but you better bet I take my Hugimal everywhere! I got Felix the cat, but I decided she is a girl named Bitty. Bitty the Kitty. She brings so much joy to my life! I brought her along on a trip with my husband. His coworker’s daughter was obsessed! I bought her her own Hugimal. And I recently ordered Quinn the koala for my bonus daughter. If Bitty wasn’t my one true love, I would order every single Hugimal. 😂
Thank you for making my little snuggle bestie. And for being so fantastic with your responses, customer service, and amazing social media. ❤️❤️
I have two Hugimals, they give comfort since I recently lost my dog.
Emory the Elephant
Sam the Sloth is amazing!! He is made with high quality fabric and the stitching is made to last! I love that his fabric can be washed by removing the weighted insert. He is so soft, weighted throughout his entire body, relaxing and cute as a button! He's sleeps in my bed every night! He's a keeper!
I got my nibling the koala for her 7th birthday. She was snuggling with it within minutes and has slept with it every night since. I gave it a snuggle before I wrapped it for her - super soft!
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.
