Here is a snippet of what Leanne Shirtliffe (author of Don’t Lick the Minivan) aka Ironic mom has to say about her experience with a Hippo Hug weighted blanket: “My blanket weighs 16 pounds. I adore it. It’s like I have a man on top of me, without the hair and elbows. A very light…
Win a Weighted Blanket from Hippo Hug Hippo Hug weighted blankets has now been in business for just over 2 years! Thank you to all of our customers and supporters. It has been a great learning experience helping people all over that have a need for a weighted blanket. I have enjoyed all the people…
Thank you so much for the weighted blanket. I cannot say enough about it. My problem is chronic pain caused by spinal root damage. My ankle and foot are in constant pain and this has caused many a sleepless night during the last fifteen years. I wear a partial compression sock in the daytime which is like wearing…
Non-medicinal Therapy Technique for ADHD It’s ADHD awareness week http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1241821/new-paper-highlights-impact-of-adhd-on-canadian-economy ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is defined as having significant issues with attention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness that are not consistent with the age of the person. ADHD Infographic ENGLISH Final (2) People with ADHD can benefit from a Hippo Hug weighted blanket or weighted animal…
Non-Medicinal Therapies for Seniors in Full-time Nursing Care Author: Linda McMurdo M.Ed Leslie’s maternal grandmother just turned 97. Although her short term memory remains remarkably clear her physical abilities are very poor. She has been wheel chair bound for the past six years, including not being able to move herself in and out of chairs…
Getting Better Rest for Your Children When Sami talked about her daughter and her sleep issues with me in the spring 2013 we thought it would be worth a try for her to take home a Hippo Hug weighted blanket sample to see if would help her sleep better, it did and they ordered a…
I recently had the pleasure of making a blanket for Allison’s son who has Asperger’s. They chose yellow marble and green spots in a 12.3lb 40×60 weighted blanket. The blanket shipped out just last week and I was pleased to hear feedback immediately! “Dear Leslie, thank you so very much for the weighted blanket for…
Weighted Blankets as Non-medicinal Therapy for Cancer Patients Did you know September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? Cancer is the leading causes of death in children, more than asthma, diabetes, AIDS and cystic fibrosis combined! A weighted blanket can help a person suffering with cancer by easing their anxiety during treatment. Like a hug, a…
Weighted Blankets as Non-medicinal Treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Author: Crystal Johnson B.A. Political Science minor English Literature When weighted blankets were first introduced they were used primarily for Sensory Processing Disorder. The deep pressure helps to stimulate the body and ease anxiety. They do this by simulating the feel of human touch, and…
Hippo Hug weighted blankets participated in the resource fair for Autism Speaks Edmonton 2013 walk. Not only did I set up a table to introduce the Edmonton autism community to my weighted blankets and weighted animals; I put together a team of 12 people to fund-raise and participate in the walk! I began my career…
Use for Weighted Blankets, Weighted Animals and Weighted Lap Pads for Back to School Author: Linda Jenkins M. Ed Teacher & Counselor (retired) This past Tuesday most children went back to school. For many this is a great experience but it also brings with it constant stimulation from all the activities and movement. In addition…
A while back I received a request for a weighted blanket and a weighted animal for a little guy with sensory integration disorder. None of my pictured weighted animals seemed to fit the bill for his tastes but when I sent off some pictures of ones not yet weighted he fell in love with the…