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Good day everyone.

My wife was wondering if anyone recommends any kind of weighted stuffed animal. Her therapist said it could help ground herself, but she has no clue what is a good quality and a good weight.

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[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Wouldnt a regular stuffed animal modified with a small packet of small steel/lead balls achieve the same thing?

*Assuming you can make a decent job sewing it.

[–] ozoned@piefed.social 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Didn't even consider making one. Looking it up it definitely seems doable. I wouldn't want metal balls really, but places recommend things lime hemp for plastic beads or something. Thank you for the suggestion.

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Didnt have any better idea for weighty inserts xD
But good that I could imbue some inspiration :)

[–] Graphy@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Pie weights should be easy to buy in stores and probably aren’t made of lead lol

The weight distribution could be difficult to get right, they're weighted everywhere. Target has a few I've been tempted by, they're cute and soft, but I can't in good conscience recommend anyone shop there.