Comfort Creatures - Weighted Teddies

These weighted creatures help children with modulation difficulties regulate using proprioception. Proprioception is the input received from receptors in the muscles and joints. The weight of these creatures stimulates these receptors which has a calming effect on the nervous system.

Safety Considerations

The weight of the animal needs to match each child's needs and their age and strength. The following are the general guidelines however depending on your child's physical development and need the recommendation may differ.

0.5kg: 0-1 year old
1kg: 1-2 year old
1.2kg: 2-4 year old
2kg: 4+ year old

Multiple Uses

At Home

Sitting on a child’s lap in the car after an overwhelming day at school

Cuddle in bed to help a child calm to sleep

Sit on a child's lap or shoulder when he needs to concentrate during homework or studying

Big hugs from your creature can help resolve a melt down

At School

After break to calm down

To calm after an emotional melt down

To help contain a child that can't sit still

During ring for children who are sensitive to noise or touch

Help focus during loud or busy lesson

To help focus during tests or other anxiety provoking tasks

In Therapy

Great source of proprioception and deep pressure during OT sessions

Easily integrated into a sensory diet