Perhaps you have heard or read about it, the use of a weighted hug to support your child. But what exactly is a weighted hug and for which problems does a weighted hug offer a solution?

What is a weighted hug?

A weighted cuddly toy is a cuddly toy that is filled with, for example, sand, stone grit, polypropylene granules or other material to assign the weight. When you put the heaviness hug on your body, the weight puts deep pressure on your body, which has a calming and soothing effect.

What is deep pressure?

With deep pressure stimulation, the proprioceptive senses in the body are stimulated. These senses transmit information about the body’s position in space and help regulate movement and balance. When these senses are stimulated, it can give a feeling of security and security. This will calm the nervous system and reduce tension.

For which problems is a weighted hug advisable?

A weighted hug, but also a weighted blanket can be used to reduce anxiety and stress. Weighted hugs are often used as an aid to sensory information processing problems. For example, a weighted hug can help you relax after an intensive school day, but can also be used for children with sleeping problems, anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, high sensitivity and giftedness.