Lilly's Love Weighted Stuffed Animal, 5lb | Sensory Plush for Kids & Adults | Machine Washable Plushie w/Removable Inner | Calming Weighted Stuffed Animal for Anxiety, Stevie The Sloth

Over this Christmas weighted stuffed animals is what I got my grandchildren, my husband and myself. I bought several brands with items priced from 29.99 - 64.90.This one was one of the least expensive but it is the one I use the most for sleeping. I have a very bad habit of sleeping with my arms over my head or worse sleeping on my arm. This has caused severe shoulder issues and very painful tendinitis in my bicep. If I sleep with this thing on my hip, I naturally want to cradle it with my arms instead of raising them. Even my expensive Brease bear doesn’t work as well for this as this Callie cat does. The weight is distributed evenly in the body and feet and the hands and feet are long enough to hold with my hand in the right position to help with my arthritis. If I had to choose between this one or my bear, I would keep this one - not because it is half the price, but because it is more essential to a good night sleep. I bought this one to help me sleep, but would also be fine for kids 3+. Plus, it is one of the few that can be washed in the washing machine. I like that the eyes are embroidered so there isn’t anything hard on it.The fur on these is really short. I usually prefer this to plush stuffed animals and it feels good in any direction you want to pet it. Plus, they don’t get as hot as the ones with plush fur which can inadvertently bring on a hot flash.The only con is that the closure for the removable insert is closed with Velcro. I have never opened it, but still sometimes, I can feel the Velcro poke at me when I am holding it. I will likely be removing that Velcro and replacing it with something softer. Even buttons would be better than the feel of Velcro. However, if you have tactile sensitivity like me and can’t sew unlike me, I don’t know how much any closure is needed. The foam used in these is quite stiff, the stuffie has a structured shape, and the removable stuffing is contained so it won’t spill out. I would definitely buy this again.

Wasn't expecting all my kids to fight over this bear. I will be ordering one for each of them. It's soft,just the right weight, well made and washes great.

I’m a late diagnosed autistic adult and have numerous different weighted items to help regulate. These weighted animals are the best. They are just heavy enough to soothe without being uncomfortable and the weight is well distributed. I have I have purchased three so that they can be in different rooms so I have easy access when I am struggling.

Really good quality, soft and cute !!! The weight is perfectly distributed.

This was a pretty good size, soft, and generally met expectations. It was a little hard for toddler arms to pick up. Good value for the money. HOWEVER, Clyde is a dumb name for a capybara and I'm giving it 4 stars because I don't love that the bandanna with name "Clyde the Capybara" is sewn onto the toy. We were able to rip it off... easily? But I don't think that's great, either.We're calling it Chunkybara until my kid picks a better name.

This stuffed fellow is so cozy to hold and sure helps lowering anxiety.

Awesome item! Love how weight is evenly distributed….

I bought this for myself, not a child. I think I like it better than my weighted blanket. Whereas the weight from the blanket is spread out, this is more concentrated since it’s in a stuffy and I can place it right on my chest where it feels best. I don’t usually write reviews but I love this little guy.