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We help with anxiety, pain & sleep issues. Proudly Canadian, we make our weighted blankets in Calgary #EnhanceYourSleep #WeightedBlanket

After a March that has seemed so long, we are look

After a March that has seemed so long, we are looking forward to some a little more bright and fresh.

Our customizable weighted blankets provide a deep pressure sensation. Customers describe them as comfortable and heavy, however, unlike blankets weighted with pellets or aquarium rocks, our blankets do not retain heat and can be used with your own bedding. Our proprietary disk system ensures an even distribution of weight, with minimal noise as you move throughout the night. You can feel the weights but they stay where we have put them and there is no shifting of weight and little to no sound associated with the weighting system.

Featured Blanket: Rainbow Flannel – Cotton Stripe Flannel with Cuddle Pink - 40 x 60. This blanket is perfect for and individual between 5'5" & 6' who likes a moderate amount of weight.

We love seeing your Hippo Hug Weighted Blanket in

We love seeing your Hippo Hug Weighted Blanket in action so it was so nice to get this photo from a client. She loves it and Geometric Grey is one of our favourites!

Thank you so much for sending us your photo!

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This afternoon the Alberta Government mandated tha

This afternoon the Alberta Government mandated that non-essential business close their doors. We knew this was a likely outcome to help flatten the curve and we are happy to do our part.
While our storefront will be closed for the time being we are permitted to continue to sell items online. We have free delivery or if you are local we can do curbside pickup. While we may not be able to help you in face-to-face we are still determined to provide the best customer service in the industry. Questions about blanket weights and sizes? Wondering how to care for your blanket? Looking for recommendation? Need to schedule a pick-up? Don't hesitate to call or email us.
We thank you for your support during what is an extremely stressful time for so many people. Take care, stay safe - all the best Hippo Hug

Update!! The link to our Mini Yoda Tutorial is in

Update!! The link to our Mini Yoda Tutorial is in our bio!

We are launching Hippo Hug Boredom Buster. Our first project is - Mini Yoda. Designed by Kim this pattern is a great project for 9+. It includes fabric suggestions, step-by-step instructions, links to the pattern and more. Let us know if you have any questions and please share your creation with us on Facebook or tag us on Instagram or Twitter.

Stay tuned next week for our next Hippo Hug Creative – Boredom Buster!

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We are always inspired by the caring nature of our

We are always inspired by the caring nature of our clients and our community. So we thought you might be interested in a project we have been working on. Recently, @phoebehealth put the call out for mask covers to be used to help extend the use of the limited number of n95 masks they have. Since we have industrial machines and fabric we decided to dedicate today to making these covers.
If this is something that you would also like to take part in you can visit their website for the pattern and instructions https://www.phoebehealth.com/patients-and-visitors/coronavirus/mask-production.

We are all in this together. Stay safe and remember @nenshi’s words, ‘Clean hands, clear heads and open hearts’

Spring is a bit different this year but we are sti

Spring is a bit different this year but we are still holding out hope that camping season will still happen at some point.🏕 Do you or did you have any big summer plans this year?

Feature blanket: If You Go Into the Woods, is a 15lb 40x60” blanket that has cotton on both sides. This blanket is perfect if you run hot and want a cooler or extremely breathable blanket.

Did you know all of our weighted blankets are mach

Did you know all of our weighted blankets are machine washable? This has been a question that has coming up more and more over the last few weeks. By using metal disks covered in ceramic your entire blanket can go in your washing machine.
So how should you wash your Hippo Hug Weighted Blankets?
First, check with your machine manufacturer before washing. Hippo Hug is not responsible for any damage that may occur as a result of washing.

In a front loading machine add towels, then your blanket and then more towels.
Machine wash cold-delicate, do not over spin.

Lay flat to dry.

We do suggest spot cleaning the blanket as much as possible or by using their blanket over a sheet or light blanket.
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Featured Blanket: Spring Bounce (this blanket is owned by one of our employees) it is a 10lb 40x60"

We are feeling lucking with this 'Colour Party' 40

We are feeling lucking with this 'Colour Party' 40x70 - 8.5lbs weighted blanket. Blankets of this weight are like a dense quilt and would be best for someone who likes less weight most of the time but would like the option to double the weight per inch by folding the blanket over vertically or horizontally. You can order it online here: https://hippohug.ca/…/tall-weighted-blanket-40x70-inches-8…/ #WeightedBlanket #MadeinCanada #EnhanceYourSleep #BuyYYC #Sensory #Comfort #Anxiety #Therapy #Autism #ShopLocal #Insomnia #GetSleep #Hug

Traditionally, it was believed that if one folded

Traditionally, it was believed that if one folded 1000 origami cranes, one's wish would come true. It has also become a symbol of hope and healing during challenging times.
We are better seamstresses than paper folders but we are doing our part - every bit of hope we can muster right now is important.

Featured blankets: Oragami 40x60" 18.5lb blanket

We know it’s been an incredibly hard week and we

We know it’s been an incredibly hard week and we are only on day two. Please take care of yourselves.
Posted @withregram • @realdepressionproject 😢The coronavirus has been declared a pandemic - the widespread impact it is having is truly devastating. There has been a lot of attention of course on the physical health consequences, the societal impact, the economic impact... but very little on the impact it is having on mental health 💚Unfortunately it looks like the situation is getting worse and will continue to (at least short-term) - this is why it’s so important to:
1) Acknowledge the role it will/ is having on your mental health (as illustrated in this post)
2) Prioritise your mental health ESPECIALLY during this period - the “outer world” is very uncertain / volatile at present which makes our “inner world” vulnerable. Please look after it!
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Our Current Updates on business operations during

Our Current Updates on business operations during the Local State of Emergency due to Covid-19** Effective immediately we will be making the following changes to our policies to protect our clients and our staff. Our storefront at 246 62 Ave SE Calgary, AB T2H 2E6 will remain open to the public, we ask that clients immediately wash their hands upon entering the building. Surfaces will be cleaned on an increased basis and we will use our wipe-able blankets for sizing during an in-store visit.

Because of the personal nature of our blankets and the risks of contamination, we will no longer be able to accept returns, we will work with each client to ensure they are fitted with the right size and weight before purchase so as to minimize the need to return items. The return policy changes have been in consideration for some time and the recent pandemic has confirmed the need for this change.

As always you can shop locally with us but online. We are only a phone call or instant message away and can offer the same level of service without the need to come in. We are still offering free shipping. We ask that if you are not feeling well, you do not visit and we will accommodate our staff’s need to stay home if ill or not comfortable coming to work, this includes continuity of wages as best we can support.

We need to come together as a greater community in these uncertain times and we appreciate your continued patronage and support through sharing Hippo Hug. Small businesses will be hardest hit and it will make a huge difference to our ability to make it through these times.
#shoplocal #supportlocal #covid19 #cometogether #yycbusiness #lifeincalgary

We love it when you send us photos of your weighte

We love it when you send us photos of your weighted blankets in the wild. This was sent in earlier this week with, “The blanket worked like a charm today at the dentist!” Interested in one of our customized weighted blankets? We are open from 12-3 pm today. So come in today, get fitted for your custom blanket, and see the fabric options in person. We are located close to Chinook Centre by the Silk Plant Warehouse. Our address is 246-62 Ave SE.

See you soon!

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One of the reasons we have been working so hard on

One of the reasons we have been working so hard on a medical line is to help families with parents in long-term care.

We understand that Alzheimer's and dementia are on the rise in Canada. Often this causes older adults to feel agitated, anxious, or have disturbed sleep. A weighted blanket, animal or lap pad is a simple, non-drug option that can be used day or night by the patient - allowing them to have more independence while reducing anxiety, calming nerves, providing comfort, and promoting better sleep.

Find out more here: https://hippohug.ca/weighted-animal-seniors/

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With the increased concerns and the recent upgrade

With the increased concerns and the recent upgrade by WHO to a pandemic for Covid-19 Hippo Hug has decided to suspend our borrowing program for weighted blankets. Blankets are always thoroughly disinfected between users but we do not want to put our staff at risk when handling returned items. If you currently have a borrowed blanket we will get in touch with proper protocols for return.
Hippo Hug remains respectful of our clientele’s safety. All employees are afforded job protection leave when sick and encouraged to stay home. We ask that if you are ill you do not visit our storefront but instead call in or order online. We will increase our measures to keep the storefront and manufacturing areas clean and disinfected.
Hippo Hug will continue to monitor reliable sources for information on Covid-19 such as Health Canada, Alberta Health and the World Health Organization.
Thank you for your understanding.

For the last two months, Kim has been working hard

For the last two months, Kim has been working hard on designing fabulous weighted animals for our signature line. Her newest creation is close to our hearts. This delightful plump Happy Hippo can be weighted up to 8lbs.

Did you know that our Signature Weighted Animals can be made with any of our cuddle fabrics? While he's handsome in grey we also think he would be fabulous in any colour.
ALSO - This weekend we are open from 12-3 pm. We know that for some it can be hard to get to the store before we close on weeknights. For your convenience, our shop is open one Saturday a month. So come this Saturday (March 14th) and check out our weighted animals, get fitted for your custom blanket, and see the fabric options in person.

See you soon!

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Time to vote! Folkart is the name of this fabulous

Time to vote! Folkart is the name of this fabulous new fabric! Filled with bright cheerful colours on a black background it's got charming bunnies playing in flower mandalas. We want to pair it with one of the following three colours:
1 - Crimson
2 - Bright Blue
3 - Ocean Spray

Which one would you pick? We will post the winner on Friday!

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Self-regulation is a bit of buzz word in the schoo

Self-regulation is a bit of buzz word in the school yard these days with teachers looking for ways to help students achieve better in school.
Hippo Hug weighted blankets and animals are a great addition to any classroom, helping with self-regulation by reducing sensory overload for students.
Whether you are working with little learners, tweens, teens or beyond our weighted blankets and animals have a universal appeal and can be accessed easily when use in a classroom environment.

Featured blanket: Koala this 8.5lb 40x50 blanket is the perfect size for class room use.

Steve and Bindi are a limited edition weighted animals. Sold as a pair the duo is named after famous Australian Steven Irwin and his daughter Bindi. The large Koala can be weighted up to eight pounds.

Internation Women's Day is a great time to mention

Internation Women's Day is a great time to mention that Hippo Hug is made up of an incredible team of women led by our CEO Leslie Brooks.

Leslie has always been focused on making a difference for the women around her, "We have 10 exceptional women working for Hippo Hug in various positions. Having such a great team meant that things flowed smoothly after I was hit and run over by a truck in the summer. The accident showed me how valuable it is to have good and caring people working behind the scenes, especially in a company where were really care about each of our customers.

Dedicated to growing what was once a small homebased business to a powerhouse of care, she was recently honoured with a Canada Women’s Entrepreneurship grant as a female-owned business that is making a difference.

We are honoured to work with her and for our clients. Happy International Women's Day.

You definitely have a unique personality and style

You definitely have a unique personality and style and with a Hippo Hug weighted blanket, you have dozens of fabric choices so you can find something that fits in your home, your style and your life.
Don’t be stuck with the same grey as everyone else - get your favourite colours or pattern. With Hippo Hug, you can choose everything about your blanket down to the colour of the binding edge!

Featured Blanket - We are buzzing over this new pink honeycomb pattern! Called 'Queen Bee' we paired it with our cream cuddle and a burgundy binding.

We just got our first fabric shipment of the year

We just got our first fabric shipment of the year in from @TrendTex and we are really excited to give you a sneak peak! The colours and patterns are so fun and vibrant we can't wait to see what people choose for their custom blanket or Hippo Sit Lap Pad.

These will be added to the website next week so if you see a fabric you love let us know and we will tell you the name.

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