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Mini and Me Weighted Plush Hippo - Hippo Hugs
Mini and Me Weighted Plush Hippo - Hippo Hugs
Mini and Me Weighted Plush Hippo - Hippo Hugs
Mini and Me Weighted Plush Hippo - Hippo Hugs

Mini and Me Weighted Plush Hippo - Hippo Hugs

$49.95 - $49.95
$49.95
$49.95 - $49.95
$49.95

A larger 1.8 kg weighted hippo paired with its own matching mini travel buddy, designed to provide comforting weighted input at home and a familiar companion on the go. With its larger size and heavier weight, Hippo Hugs is a great option for older children who have outgrown smaller weighted animals or prefer more substantial sensory input.
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Product Overview

Hippo Mini & Me Weighted Plush offers something a little different from a traditional weighted animal. The set pairs a large 1.8 kg weighted hippo with an adorable 85 g mini version, giving children a comforting companion for home and a familiar little buddy they can take with them.

The larger hippo provides substantial, evenly distributed weight for cuddling, quiet time, classroom regulation or winding down at home. Its greater size and weight make it particularly well suited to older children, while the lightweight mini hippo is easy to bring along to school, appointments, travel or other times away from home.

Hippo Hugs is unscented, making it a great choice for children who are sensitive to smells or prefer a fragrance-free weighted companion.

Therapeutic Benefits
  • Provides deep pressure and proprioceptive input through its substantial 1.8 kg weighted design.
  • Supports calm and regulation during sensory breaks, quiet time and periods of overwhelm.
  • Offers a reassuring tactile and weighted presence when cuddled or placed across the lap.
  • Encourages body awareness and grounding through gentle weighted input.
  • The matching mini can provide familiarity and continuity when transitioning between home, school, appointments or travel.
  • Supports the development of personal regulation routines, giving children a familiar sensory tool they can choose when needed.
Tech Specs
  • Contents: 2 × matching plush animals
    1 × Large weighted Hippo Hugs
    1 × Mini Hippo Hugs
  • Large Hippo Weight: ~1.8 kg (therapeutic fill weight)
  • Mini Hippo Weight: Approx. ~85 g
  • Fragrance free: Not lavender infused, perfect for those with allergies.
  • Recommended Age: Particularly suited to older children or children who prefer a larger, heavier weighted companion. It is recommended weighted animals be approximately 10% of a child's weight. 
  • Use Environments: Home, classrooms, therapy spaces, wellbeing areas, quiet time and travel
  • Mini Buddy: Lightweight and portable for school, appointments, outings and travel
  • Care Instructions: Follow manufacturer care instructions. Spot-clean only — do not machine wash; handle gently to preserve weighted internal fill. While we strive to create toys that are both durable and lovable, we cannot be held responsible for any damages that may occur due to improper use. Thank you for your understanding and for giving Hippo Hugs the love and attention she deserves.
  • Safety & Supervision: Adult supervision recommended for younger children; not intended as a toy for rough play. Weighted products should always be used appropriately for the individual child and under adult supervision. The child should be able to independently remove the weighted item.