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Lovable weighted stuffed animals that hug you back to relieve stress and anxiety.
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Hugimals combine the calming benefits of a weighted blanket with the emotional support and portability of your favorite stuffed animal. They are weighted all over to mimic the feeling of a hug!
4.5lbs of calming Deep Touch Pressure
Research-supported to lower stress & anxiety
Helps you fall asleep faster
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"Worth the hype! Like a weighted blanket, these snuggly pals ease anxiety and promote sleep.”
"Who doesn’t need a hug sometimes? And that’s exactly what this adorable, cuddly 4.5-pound stuffed animal does—you snuggle it and it hugs you right back."
"This is not just another stuffed animal. This is a de-stressing solution to your anxieties."
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The Heart to Hug Pillow
Hugimals World and The Joyful Heart Foundation — founded by Law & Order: SVU actress and advocate Mariska Hargitay — have partnered to bring you The Heart to Hug Pillow: a limited-edition 5-pound plush weighted pillow to ease stress, bring comfort, and soothe the mind, body and heart with its calming weighted hugs.
The Heart to Hug Pillow - Peaceful Pink
$44.00
The Heart to Hug Pillow - Fearless Red
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The Joyful Heart Foundation was created by Mariska Hargitay with the mission of transforming society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, supporting survivors’ healing, and ending this violence forever. 10% of the net sales from The Heart to Hug Pillow goes directly to the Joyful Heart Foundation.
Over 2.5M Likes on TikTok
The viral stress-relieving weighted plush that hugs you back.
The Hugimal Effect
So... what does it feel like to hug a Hugimal?
131.3K
I still remember this moment! I immediately felt calm and relaxed, and hugged back 🥰 . “I need it in my life”
✨The Hugimal Effect✨🥹💕
Improved Sleep
Fall Asleep Faster
Hugimals help create a sense of security and relaxation, making it easier for you to unwind and enjoy a deep, rejuvenating sleep.
Stress & Anxiety Relief
Hugimals' weight stimulates a relaxation response from the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you feel comforted, grounded, and calm.
Machine Washable
Unlike most plush, which is spot-clean-only, Hugimals' patent-pending removable weighted insert allows for machine washing of their outer plush.
Full Body Weighted Hugs
4.5 lbs of calming weight is distributed evenly throughout, not just in the center, so when you cuddle up, you'll feel your Hugimal hugging you back.
Safe & Secure
Our weighted filling - made of the non-toxic glass beading found in many weighted blankets - is sewn into secure sections within their removable weighted insert.
Created with top psychologists, occupational therapists, & product designers.
Research-supported to help with stress relief and sleep.
Calming Deep-Touch Pressure
Hugimals harness the power of Deep Touch Pressure (DTP), a therapeutic technique known for its impact on stress relief. DTP involves gentle, weighted pressure on the body, triggering the release of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which can bring on feelings of calm, relaxation and well-being. Weighted pressure may also help with focus.
Emotional Support
Hugimals offer emotional support during stressful situations, when winding down at night, or anytime you need it. Their neutral facial expressions were designed with input from psychologists to create a safe, judgment-free space for you to share your feelings. Customers find Hugimals a calming, comforting presence when dealing with stress or anxiety, panic attacks, and grief.
Never Smothering
Weighted blankets make many people feel smothered, trapped, or too warm. Hugimals offer an alternative that lets you experience the soothing sensation of Deep Touch Pressure without the risk of overheating or feeling constricted. Hugimals' innovative design, with weight evenly distributed throughout their body, head, arms, and legs, ensures a comforting hug that doesn't leave you feeling stifled.
AWARD-WINNING CALMING HUGS
The emotional connection of a favorite stuffed animal with the calming benefits of a weighted blanket.
4.5 pounds of evenly distributed weight for a blissful "hugging you back" feeling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Hugimals? How are they different from other weighted plush?
Hugimals, our award-winning weighted stuffed animals, redefine comfort by seamlessly blending the emotional bond of a favorite stuffed animal with the therapeutic benefits of a weighted blanket.
Crafted with input from psychologists and occupational therapists, Hugimals weigh 4.5 pounds, providing superior sensory support for both children (2+) and adults—exceeding the standard 2 or 3 pounds found in other weighted plush. The even distribution of weight throughout the body, head, and limbs ensures a genuine hugging sensation, setting Hugimals apart from the rest. Plus, our patent-pending removable weighted insert makes the outer plush machine washable, a feature not commonly found in other plush and weighted toys. Embrace Hugimals' gender-neutral characters with emotionally supportive facial expressions, soothing nature-inspired colors, and extra-soft fabric for a truly unparalleled calming experience.
Key Features:
4.5-pound weight for enhanced sensory support.
Evenly distributed weight for a genuine hugging sensation.
Machine washable design with removable weighted insert.
Emotionally supportive neutral facial expressions, recommended by psychologists.
Calming nature-inspired colors and extra-soft fabric for an unparalleled calming experience.
Who are Hugimals for?
Hugimals were developed by a health journalist with top pediatricians, psychologists and occupational therapists for anyone age 2+ who enjoys the calming feeling of weighted pressure. We are loved by kids, parents, tweens, teens, adults, and even older adults — neurotypical, neurodivergent, sensory-seeking, and everyone in between!
What are the benefits of weighted pressure?
Weighted pressure, known in the scientific community as Deep Touch Pressure, stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system's rest & digest response and tamping down the sympathetic nervous system's fight/flight/freeze/fawn response, bringing on feelings of calm, relaxation and well-being. Weighted pressure may also help with focus.
Here are a few of the studies that point to the science-backed benefits of your Hugimals' weighted Deep Touch Pressure:
Weighted pressure provides therapeutic benefits including lowered anxiety and increased calm.
Source: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
Weighted pressure eases anxiety and unrest in stressful environments like the dentist.
Source: Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering
Weighted pressure increased on-task behavior in kids with attention difficulties.
Source: American Journal of Occupational Therapy
How do I wash my Hugimal?
Featuring a patent-pending removable weighted insert, Hugimals' outer plush is machine washable, setting them apart from other plush and weighted toys that are typically spot-clean only. Simply open the velcro, ease out the weighted insert, and release the buttons to separate from outer plush. Machine wash outer plus on cold in a gentle cycle. We recommend washing in a laundry bag. Hang to dry.
What makes my Hugimal heavy?
Your Hugimal is weighted with non-toxic glass beads (the same found in many premium weighted blankets), which are carefully sewn inside a sturdy, removable weighted insert. Each Hugimal weighs approximately 4.5 pounds. Customers often say holding a Hugimal reminds them of the comforting feeling of holding a baby or a pet.
Do Hugimals meet safety standards for children?
Yes! All Hugimals are designed and manufactured to meet all global children’s product standards focused on children's safety, including the European standards, which, chemically, are the most restrictive. We utilize independent safety testing labs to thoroughly test, evaluate, confirm and certify that our materials and finished products are safe and free of harmful chemicals in compliance with the strictest child safety standards in the world, including CE EN71, ASTM F963, CPSIA, AS/NZS ISO 8124, CA SOR/2011-17, and more.
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What Our Customers Say
"A hug can be one of the most reassuring and calming acts to soothe the human spirit. Sometimes, your favorite people aren't there to hug you, and having a Hugimal has become a tool for me to calm my nerves and my anxiety. Living with PTSD means I don't always know when a trigger might find its way into my day, and when I feel the anxiety creep in, my Hugimal genuinely feels reassuring and reminds me of the value of taking a moment just for myself."
J.J.S.
Verified Buyer
"I never realized how much I needed a Hugimal until I purchased one. I’m an Angel mom, which means I grieve quite frequently for my sons and there’s just something about my Hugimals that soothes and calms me so much. Holding them brings me so much peace and comfort. The size and weight is perfect for cuddling and even sleeping with. It reminds me so much of the cuddle of a baby."
Shari B.
Verified Buyer
"I bought it in hopes of aiding in sleep, and the first night I slept with Frankie on my chest.. I slept like a baby!! I also have ADHD and hope to test it out on the focus and studying front, but for now - I am over the moon! Also, as a person with texture sensitivity, these are so soft and comforting - my dad even fell asleep for a nap on the couch when trying out Frankie on his chest! 10/10 .. these animals are so so comforting!"
Ali H.
Verified Buyer
Customer Reviews
Loved all my Hugimals.
So cute !
My son got me this sloth for Christmas. I have anxiety and he thought it would help. It was beyond help. I sleep with my sloth nightly, as if I were a child again.
They are precious one of many I have bought but the best
This pig did not like the name Harper and has chosen to be called Penelope. She is very happy here and loves to cuddle. She has a brother (my husband has the cat who changed his name to Jynx) who also is happy here. We enjoy them and like how it does feel like they hug you back. Would highly recommend them!
I have brought 3 and love them all 🥰
I purchased three: one for my adult niece (the pidg) and then one for her son - age 8 (he got the elephant) and daughter - age 10 (she got the koala bear). I had some other presents for them, but this was the hit! They were visiting for 5 days and even when we were not out and about, they children were huggging them and carrying them. My niece took hers to bed! Thank you for making such wonderful products. They were so well made. Thank you again.
My grandchildren love their Hugimals. They tell me they are sleeping with them every night.
Kids loved the blue furry face. Don’t know how the sloth was received yet.
I ordered 3 and love all 3. They truly are a comforting hug. They originally were all to be gifts, but one is now staying home with me.