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We help with anxiety, pain & sleep issues. Proudly Canadian, we custom make our luxury weighted blankets in Calgary

We’ve had a meeting and decided we are all looki

We’ve had a meeting and decided we are all looking forward to cuddling up for the weekend and happy to hear some of our fellow Alberta businesses can re-open

It's so windy in Alberta today that you might need

It's so windy in Alberta today that you might need your weighted blanket to keep you from sailing away!

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.

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: Eat Me – 11lb – 40×60″
Side A: Piranha Flannel
Side B: Canary Cuddle
This 11lb blanket is perfect for and individual 5'4" and under who likes light amount of weight.

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How cute are these guys? We had one of our top sew

How cute are these guys? We had one of our top sewists make up one signature hippo in each grey cuddle so you could see them all!
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Chewing is a behavior that is exhibited by many pe

Chewing is a behavior that is exhibited by many people as a way to focus and cope with anxiery of sensory overload. It’s extremely common to see children and students who chew on pencils, their clothes, erasers, or even paper.

But chewing on clothing or random items can be dangerous. Found items could contain toxins and chewing on random items could damage teeth. Which is where ARK Chewlery comes in handy. These silicone chewables are tough, but also flexible and soft.

Made in a variety of styles, these necklaces, bracelets and even toothpicks, are perfect for on-the-go oral sensory input. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, thicknesses, and toughness levels to best fit a variety of sensory preferences.

Each design comes in three color-coded toughness levels for mild to moderate to avid chewing. The long slender shapes are sized to reach the back molars, and the textured options provide extra tactile input for sensory seekers.

Tips and Tricks to selecting Chewlery:
We recommend starting with the standard/softest level by default. Unless the person chews through or causes damage to things that they currently chew on, in which case it’s usually best to go up to the middle XT level (if you want something that will last longer).
If someone does chew through things – it’s possible they may eventually need the toughest XXT level, but we usually don’t recommend getting that one right off the bat (unless they’ve already chewed through other chews and/or very hard items like legos, hard plastic toys, wooden items, etc.). Otherwise, XXT may be too hard for their liking.

When in doubt, we always recommend leaning towards something softer rather than harder. We’ve never had anyone ever say they didn’t like a chew because it was too soft (they may eventually chew through it and need something tougher, but they’ll still use the chewier ones). But we do sometimes hear that someone didn’t like their chew because it was too hard.

https://hippohug.ca/product/chewelry/

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Hang in there it's almost the weekend! Need a litt

Hang in there it's almost the weekend! Need a little extra love this weekend? We carry a full line of calming and sensory toys including weighted animals. Honestly, they are one of our clients favourite purchases.

All of our weighted animals are crafted by our local sewists which means you can pick the weight that suits you best. We carry oversized animals so they can be the big bundle of love you want and because of their size, we are able to make them overstuffed ensuring they are extra soft and the perfect cuddle companion.

Looking for a specific animal or do you have a special stuffie that you'd like to add weight to? Email us at info@hippohug.ca

Check out our weighted animals page for all the details: https://hippohug.ca/animals/

We’ve added blush pink and navy cotton satin to

We’ve added blush pink and navy cotton satin to our custom blanket options. These fabrics are silky smooth to the touch and look incredible. Made with 100% natural cotton our satins are breathable and cool - perfect for someone who runs hot. Our Weighted Blankets made with cotton satin feel much softer and smoother than those made with other fabrics because of the special satin weave. We are so excited to share them with you!

While most of our business comes from personal wei

While most of our business comes from personal weighted blankets did you know we also have a line of high-quality Medical Weighted Blankets?

Why you ask? According to a 2018 survey conducted by DentaVox on 18,000 people, 61% of people worldwide have a fear of dental visits and 4% of those have never visited the dentist because of this fear. We also know from clients that they are already taking their weighted blankets to the dentist. So we wanted to offer a better option for dentists and patients alike.

If you’ve ever had a patient or you are someone who doesn't want the x-ray vest removed during your appointent, you can understand the benefits of a weighted blanket. Weighted blankets apply the same deep touch pressure as lead vests and that deep touch therapy is a proven technique to help alleviate anxiety and fear associated with dental visits.

While you can take your personal blanket to the dentist, we have a better solution. Our medical line are made with breathable, wipeable/washable fabrics and the same proprietary disk system that prevents the blanket from shifting awkwardly during use.

Easy to store, a great for many different patients our blankets are are an effective way for dental practices to help patients feel more at ease about their visit!

We love to show off some of our favourite orders!

We love to show off some of our favourite orders! This client chose to add coordinating pillowcases to go with their Hippo Hug Weighted Blanket*. The pillow cases are created with the matching cotton fabric, super soft cuddle for the cuff and a coordinating trim.

Want something similar? This blanket has Blue Pearl Prism in cotton on one side and Bright Blue cuddle on the other.

*This is an option when you customize your blanket and is not available in our Ready-to-Ship line unless otherwise mentioned.

We love a fun fabric! Glow Nighttime Woods is a fu

We love a fun fabric! Glow Nighttime Woods is a fun and playful pattern that glows in the dark. This is a lightweight 7lb blanket perfect for children or seniors who like light pressure.

See more here: https://hippohug.ca/product/glow-nighttime-woods-7lb-40x50-weighted-blanket/

Happy New Year's! The new year can be an exciting

Happy New Year's! The new year can be an exciting time, brimming with the promise of fresh starts and new beginnings today we all take stock of where we are and how far we've come.

Hippo Hug has undergone many changes over the last ten years. Some wonderful, like opening the storefront and manufacturing space or being honoured with a Canada Women’s Entrepreneurship grant and some worrying, like a global pandemic. However, throughout the ups and downs, we have been incredibly fortunate.

That's why, in 2021, we are focusing on gratitude. We are incredibly grateful that we have been able to provide expert advice to so many of you over the last decade and we look forward to helping you and your families find the perfect sleep solution in the upcoming decade.

Our hope for you in the new year is that 2021 brings positive changes and new beginnings and we look forward to being part of that journey.

It's the last day of 2020 so we thought we'd throw

It's the last day of 2020 so we thought we'd throw back to this article that came out April 10th when the Calgary Sun featured how our incredible boss, Leslie switched gears from a weighted blankets business to masks to help support our community. Since then not much has changed, we are continually working hard to be the best local business we can be. Fortunately, we have amazing team to make that happen. Heading into the new year we are looking forward to a hopeful and hug-filled (safely of course) 2021 for everyone!

Hippo Hug Inc.

This Calgary-based business specializes in making the trendy “weighted blankets” popular among sufferers of insomnia and anxiety. But four weeks ago, it started producing cotton face masks, and demand has steadily increased to the point Hippo Hug has received 600 orders, for 4,300 masks, in the last six days alone.

“My biggest concern was staying open and just creating jobs for my staff,” said owner Leslie Brooks. “I wasn’t looking for profit for the business, but to keep everybody employed and do something that we’re good at. … Basically, if it requires fabric and a sewing machine, our staff is able to make it.”

Hippo Hug has also developed a weighted blanket that is wipeable and easily cleaned, suitable for use in medical facility staff rooms.

Read the full article here: https://calgarysun.com/business/local-business/alberta-businesses-do-their-bit-in-war-against-covid-19/wcm/de640ad4-a8cd-486f-b232-4f7cc3031f1f

Let's talk blanket size! This is a question we get

Let's talk blanket size! This is a question we get a lot and in all honesty, for us, it comes down to function over fashion. While it's true we can make blankets almost any size, we do not recommend getting a blanket sized to your bed for several reasons.

Basics first - how big are our blankets? In the image our weighted blankets are layed out on a queen sized bed. As you can see, even the smallest size covers a lot of the bed.

So what other reasons do we discourage people from not purchasing bed-sized blankets?

First - any weight not on your body is not doing work to help you. For example a 25lbs king-sized weighted blanket will provide less pressure than our 15lb 40x60 sized blanket.

Second - Weighted blankets are, by design, meant to be heavy. However, if you want to use your blanket in multiple places (bed, couch, travelling) a blanket with bigger dimensions is harder to move and comfortably carry.

Third - If you sleep with a partner you will likely have different individual needs. One person might like a heavy blanket and the other might only want to sleep with a sheet which makes sharing a blanket not ideal.

Finally, while we can make a blanket any size they can get very expensive if you want a fully custom size and weight. If you do have something in mind. please contact info@hippohug.ca. We have a special math formula to calculate this for you in various sizes so you are getting the right weight.

Wondering if a weighted blanket would work for you

Wondering if a weighted blanket would work for you? Do you:

Do you enjoy tight hugs and lots of squishes-but not necessarily by another person?

Do you curl up in a tight ball while watching tv or in order to get to sleep?

Do you pile lots of blankets on the bed at night? Or keep a heavy duvet on in the summer despite being too hot?

Are you unable to fall asleep without the weight of another person/pet beside them?

Do you stick stick hands, arms, legs or feet between the wall and the bed?

If YES is the answer to any of these questions then a weighted blanket might be a viable solution.

It's our Online Boxing Day Sale!! From now until D

From all of the staff, volunteers, friends and fam

From all of the staff, volunteers, friends and family at Hippo Hug, have a wonderful, joyous and very merry Christmas!

We hope you are cuddled up with with the spirit of

We hope you are cuddled up with with the spirit of the season warming your heart. Our hearts are full and it’s because of YOU! Without all your support the past 9+ months we most certainly not have made it this far. And we definitely couldn’t have donated thousands of masks to local charities.
From our families to yours - Stay safe, stay healthy, stay kind

feat. Some of the Hippo Hug staff’s little reindeer ❤️

We've heard that Santa's getting ready for a great

We've heard that Santa's getting ready for a great rest after his busiest night of the year - but there's still work to be done!

We are open today from 12-3pm for any last minute pick-ups or purchases!

There has never been a better time to snuggle the

There has never been a better time to snuggle the stress away. So, since we can’t go out with our loved ones, let’s make the most of staying in. Order your Hippo Hug weighted blanket so everyone near and far can come home to a hug!

www.hippohug.ca

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Looking for stocking stuffers? We have some great

Looking for stocking stuffers? We have some great items for you to give. Like:

Holiday masks
ARK Chewelry
Sequin Flip Bracelets
Clip-On Hand Sanitizer
Mask Lanyards
and Wet/Dry Bags!

Order online and pick-up in Calgary at 246 – 62 Ave SE. See you soon!

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