Pickles is a soft, and weighted cat that is perfect for all children including our sensory and anxious friends. Backed by evidence-based research, Pickles helps with reducing anxiety and improving sleep quality.
CORE BENEFITS
〰️ Helps regulate emotions
〰️ Provides a sense of emotional security
〰️ Soothes feelings of panic and improves sleep
〰️ Infused with Lavender to encourage relaxation
〰️ Promotes calmness by providing proprioceptive input
Beautifully designed and super soft, Pickles is infused with dried French lavender flowers for relaxation and medical stone which is a natural silicate mineral, making him perfect for all our gluten free friends! Pickles is the perfect toy for our littlies to snuggle with.
Backed by evidence-based research - Pickles the weighted cat focuses on Deep Pressure Touch Stimulation (DPTS), which is a firm tactile sensory input that provides a Proprioceptive* response to the body. It simulates firm hugs and compression and motivates the release of serotonin and dopamine in the brain. This helps children to regulate their emotions when going to sleep or when they are feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
Heat your Pickles to:
Comfort, stay warm on cold nights, soothe muscles, joints and tension
Warming instructions:
500-750 W microwave maximum 60 seconds
800-1000 W microwave 30 seconds
Cool your Pickles to:
Comfort hot nights, soothe bumps and bruises, enjoy the relaxing lavender scent
Cooling instructions:
Place on a clean surface or in a bag in the freezer or refrigerator for up to several hours to cool desired temperature
Specifications:
Perfectly weighted at 1.8kg
Suitable for ages 3+
18 x 22 x 31 cm
It is recommended weighted animals be approximately 10% of a child's weight. Use under adult supervision.