The dentist’s office is a nerve-wracking place for many. There are strange noises, funny smells, strange-looking instruments, and, of course, the potential for a painful procedure. The feeling of loss of control can cause extreme anxiety. Options such as sedation dentistry are available, however are not attractive for those who prefer to avoid medications. Keep…
Weighted blankets for meditation are becoming more and more recognized as an effective tool for helping to centre the mind. When draped over the body, they provide a feeling of comfort and security, which promotes the mindset needed to truly access one’s deepest consciousness. Contrary to what may be popular belief, meditation isn’t a way…
One of the questions we get most often from customers is, “Can you make my weighted blanket cover my double/queen/king size bed” Our answer will always be we ‘Don’t Waste the Weight!’ We understand that people want blankets to cover the entire bed, but a weighted blanket is an unique item designed specifically with your…
Amber Romaniuk from Amber Approved talks about New Year’s resolutions and taking care of yourself in 2018. Hippo Hug Weighted Blankets are a great way to enhance your sleep and give your body a rest. Like a hug, our weighted blankets calm and soothe you.
Weighted Blankets People love hugs. Let’s deconstruct the science behind it. When we hug somebody, our brain releases Oxytocin (also known as the cuddle hormone) that has a calming effect on our brains. It is a hormone which promotes the feeling of devotion, trust, and bonding. Just imagine a situation where you would be able…
Use of Weighted Blanket as Non Medicinal Anxiety Therapy Let’s face it, we live in a time and age when it is almost normal to feel like we are in a constant state of unrest. With instant access to everything through handheld electronics, 24/7 news cycles, and information coming at us from every which way,…
“Now, people who can’t sleep, but don’t have any diagnosed disorder, are buying weighted blankets, too. As Maclean’s, a Canadian news site, reported, a handful of online weighted-blanket retailers, wringing every bit of marketing appeal out of the “hug” analogy, have seen an uptick in interest from consumers. “It is precisely that soothing “hug” sensation…
With the phenomenon of the Gravity Blanket recently we are wondering why people think weighted blankets are a new concept, we’ve been here 5+ years doing it and we are glad the world is catching up. Theresa Fisher wonders the same: “But, at some point in the past few years, online weighted blanket retailers started…
We had this fabulous video done up as a quick explainer on weighted blankets and who they might be able to help. Check it out: Anxiety and lack of sleep can be crippling. It creeps into every area of your life. The Hippo Hug weighted blanket is here to help. Hippo Hug weighted blankets are…
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Branden Moskwa from nadimo.com and talk about my experiences as an entrepreneur in the eCommerce world. It was nice to reflect back on the last 5 years plus of my entrepreneurial journey.
Weighted Blanket Tips for Finding What’s Right For You or Your Loved One I often get the question, “What weight is right for me” This is a challenging one to answer because weight can very much be a personal preference and while one person with anxiety might like a weighted blanket that is at their…
Comfort comes in many forms, and in various scenarios we seek out different comforts. If you were melting outside on a hot summer’s day, would you reach for your favourite drink, a hot chocolate to comfort you? You most likely would not. Despite the fact that you love hot chocolate, you are more likely to…