For years, our dog Darby has suffered from extreme anxiety and sensory-related issues. Motorcycles, fireworks, whistling, and even Coldplay on the radio would send him running to his safe place – the bathtub – where he would curl up, shake, and slowly recover from a severe anxiety episode. There was one summer where we could…
In the news today lots of people are talking about the Case-Control study of 1004 mothers that may point to obesity being a cause of autism. If you read the statistics and numbers it seems frightening and very conclusive but you must remember that these numbers have been pulled out of the study and used…
Autism Awareness Day should spur action to combat discrimination, says Ban. April is autism awareness month and April 2nd, 2012 is World Autism Awareness day. Studies are now showing as many as 1/88 children have some form of Autism. Those numbers are staggering! Many people with Autism also suffer from sensory issues, a weighted blanket…
This is a great video promoting Autism awareness. Although I don’t agree with some of the statements in the video I do think the message about Autism is strong. I have read stats as low as 1 in 90 children have autism. This video says 1 in 150 so I’m not sure how you ever…
Here are Hippo Hug Weighted Blankets two newest members: These two weighted animals now live at my son’s preschool where the teacher uses them during circle time to help the fidgety 3 and 4 year olds sit still through songs and story time. I was recently preschool parent volunteer and got to see them in action with my…
Catherine reveals the secret on her blog today. We are so happy to hear that a Hippo Hug weighted blanket is helping her get sleep again. the dabels divulge: paisley. part two.
Catherine has a secret, can you guess what it is? We know! the dabels divulge: paisley. part one.
Here is the newest weighted blanket completed and delivered just in time for Leap Day 😀 This Hippo Hug weighted blanket is approx 46×66 inches. It is a finished weight of 15 lbs. We haven’t named it yet as we are waiting to hear what its owner chooses. Here she is the newest Hippo Hug…
The DSM for Autism is changing, it will affect many people. Here are some articles: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/20/health/research/new-autism-definition-would-exclude-many-study-suggests.html http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Definition+autism+about+change/6043448/story.html http://www.fox43.com/news/wpmt-why-the-definition-of-autism-matters-20120124,0,791175.story http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/Changes_in_Autism_Definition_Concerns_Autistic_Community_137930063.html?storySection=comments I hope there are not as many negative impacts as people are expecting and that people continue to get the help they want and need.
You may have already guessed or maybe you are wondering but this comic really shows why we chose a hippo to represent what we are doing here at Hippo Hug. Think about the comfort a weighted blanket can give, just like a hug from a hippo might! (That is if they were cute and cuddly in…
See what I had to say on my personal blog when I started this business making weighted blankets! http://www.ruffruminations.blogspot.com/2011/10/hippo-hug-ruff-ruminations.html