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Hugimals World is an online store specializing in weighted stuffed animals and sensory comfort products designed to help reduce anxiety, ease stress, and support emotional regulation in children, teens, adults, and seniors. The product range includes weighted plush animals, hug pillows, weighted sweatshirts, and related accessories, all developed in collaboration with doctors and therapists.
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About Hugimals World
Free shipping from
$125 (U.S. orders)
Product weight
Approximately 4.5 lbs per Hugimal
Prices from
$59.99
Target audience
Kids (age 2+), teens, adults, seniors
Main categories
Weighted plush animals, hug pillows, weighted sweatshirts, hug spheres
Awards
TIME Best Inventions, TOTY Awards, Good Housekeeping, Parents Magazine
Care
Machine washable exterior (removable weighted insert)
Customer reviews
3,500+ five-star reviews
Hugimals World positions itself in the mid-to-premium segment of the wellness and sensory product market, targeting individuals of all ages who deal with anxiety, stress, or sleep difficulties, as well as those looking for a meaningful gift. What sets the brand apart is the even distribution of weight throughout its plush animals, including the head, arms, and legs, which creates the sensation of being hugged back, rather than simply holding a weighted object. The brand works with therapists and medical professionals during product development and has received recognition from publications such as TIME, Good Housekeeping, and Oprah Daily, as well as toy industry awards. Products are machine washable and use non-toxic glass beads, which reflects a focus on safety and practicality alongside the therapeutic angle.
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Bundle discount when purchasing multiple Hugimals or combining a Hugimal with accessories from the Hug-cessories range.
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Hugimals World in the news
Recent updates and background about Hugimals World, summarised in our own words.
Relatable expands plush range with sensory-friendly Hugimals products
Relatable has broadened its plush product lineup by adding Hugimals, a brand known for its sensory-friendly designs. The addition is intended to serve consumers who benefit from products with specific tactile qualities.
Relatable acquires Hugimals World for wellness plush expansion
Relatable has taken over Hugimals World as part of a strategy to strengthen its position in the wellness plush market. The deal reflects broader industry interest in products that combine comfort and wellbeing.
Relatable completes acquisition of Hugimals World
Toy industry publication The Toy Book reported that Relatable has finalized its purchase of Hugimals World. The acquisition adds the plush brand to Relatable's growing portfolio.
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What others ask about Hugimals World
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Is Hugimals World a reliable webshop?
Hugimals World has collected over 3,500 five-star customer reviews and has been featured by outlets including The New York Times, Forbes, and Oprah Daily. The products have also received multiple industry awards, including recognition in TIME's Best Inventions.
Do Hugimals World products ship for free?
Hugimals World offers free shipping within the United States on orders of $125 or more.
Can you wash a Hugimal?
Yes, the outer plush of each Hugimal is machine washable. The weighted insert, which contains non-toxic glass beads, is removable to allow for easy cleaning.
Are Hugimals suitable for young children?
Hugimals are suitable for children aged 2 and up, as well as teens, adults, and seniors. They are weighted using non-toxic glass beads and are developed with doctors and therapists with safety in mind.
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