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The snuggle huggle is basically a large stretchy bag that kids can fit all the way into. It is made of Lycra. In the upper part of the large stretchable bag there is a large slot so that children can get in or out. Your child can also choose to go all the way with their head in the pocket, or to carry it up to the shoulders.
The snuggle huggle is tight enough to fit snugly around your child, but stretchy enough so that your child can move around unrestrictedly.
How do these weird-looking bags help a child get sensory stimuli? Well, this can be summarized in one word, namely proprioception.
Did you know that the sensory snuggle huggle is a great, affordable way to get your child interested in sensory activities.
Body awareness comes to the brain through the proprioceptive system. The joints of the body send signals when doing heavy work or when experiencing weight. (That’s also why weighted blankets have so many sensory benefits!) Proprioception is the most powerful sensory input of our sensory system. When this functions properly, it helps the brain to ignore all other stimuli in its path. In other words, proprioceptive input helps regulate your child.
By applying deep pressure to the entire body and adding resistance to each movement, children with the snuggle huggle get a lot of extra proprioceptive input.
There is also a tactile advantage for stimulus seekers because this stretchy bag is irresistible to the touch!
Basically, any activity a child can think of can be improved by putting on the snuggle huggle. Here are just a few ideas to inspire you further!
Encourage your child to get on all fours and have a flat back like a table. Stretch one leg straight back and let your child balance. If he is able to do so, invite your child to try to lift their opposite arm. Remind your child to flex the abdominal muscles to maintain balance.
The snuggle huggle is also great as a resting place for your child. Ideal to offer in a snoezel room. Your child will love to hide in this bag and protect it from sensory stimuli. Especially children who have difficulty with tactile stimuli find crawling into the snuggle huggle wonderful and soothing.
Put on music and let your child dance in the snuggle huggle. Guys in particular can’t get enough of the antics they can perform while dancing in the stretch cloth.
Let your child march around the room with the snuggle huggle on. The more exaggerated the movements, the better!
Let your child jump on the trampoline with the snuggle huggle on. Success guaranteed!
Yoga is GREAT for children with stimulus processing problems! Take the learned yoga poses to a whole new level by having your child perform them in the snuggle huggle. Think of simple exercises such as tree pose.
