Why do Hippo Hug’s weighted blankets cost more? 1) We are committed to paying fair market wages to local workers a. Certainly we could pay low wages and still get the work done but we want happy employees who give back to us what we give to them. 2) We use different materials than other…
Typically, a blanket should be no more than 15% body weight, but because the weight is distributed across a larger surface area, as a blanket gets bigger you can safely have more weight and receive the same effects. We can make any weight (up to 34 lbs usually) if it fits within the restrictions of…
How do I know a Weighted Blanket is for me? 1) Does the person who the blanket is for like small spaces? 2)Do they like tight clothing? 3) Do they enjoy tight hugs and lots of squishes? 4)Do they curl up in a tight ball while watching tv or in order to get to sleep?…
Leslie Brooks had always been handy with a needle and thread. So when a psychologist she was working for told her a young autistic client was having trouble sleeping at night, Ms. Brooks decided to make the child a weighted blanket, a type of bed covering stuffed with weights that can help calm children and…
“I really encourage you to check out Leslie’s products. If you have any reservations at all, feel free to consult the multiple testimonials that happy parents, grandparents, and teachers have shared. Follow along on Twitter to see the cute fabric choices Leslie has and some of her latest client projects. I won’t try to fool…
We were lucky to get this hilarious testimonial from Ironic Mom aka Leanne Shirtliffe, author of great books like Don’t Lick the Minivan, Mommyfesto, I Love Sharks, Too! and so many others. So what does she have to say about her experience with a Hippo Hug weighted blanket? “My blanket weighs 16 pounds. I adore…
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…
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…