Comforting Weighted Animals

Soft, cuddly companions with the added benefit of comforting weight.

These gorgeous Weighted Animals by Sensory Matters combine the comfort of a seriously soft, loveable plush toy with the calming, grounding sensation of weight.

The weight can provide extra proprioceptive input and may be helpful during quiet time, relaxation, focused activities or transitions. They are popular in homes, classrooms, kinder and childcare settings, and their friendly animal designs mean they look and feel like ordinary cuddly companions rather than clinical sensory equipment.

Each animal has a secure, removable weighted insert, with the insert double stitched and double layered for durability. The removable insert can be taken out when the plush needs washing.

Weighted products may be suggested by an Occupational Therapist as part of an individual sensory plan to support regulation, focus, relaxation or settling for sleep.

Choose your favourite animal

Penguin with Crinkles
A wonderfully soft weighted penguin with crinkly plastic inside his flippers, adding gentle auditory feedback when his flippers are squeezed or moved.

Dog with Crinkles
A cuddly weighted dog with crinkly plastic inside his paws, giving this soft companion an extra auditory sensory element.

Cockapoo
An irresistibly soft and cuddly weighted dog that's perfect for those who love a furry companion. His friendly design makes him a lovely comfort item for quiet time, relaxation or simply having a favourite friend close by.

Llama
A soft and huggable weighted llama with plenty of cuddly appeal. A lovely choice for anyone who enjoys the comforting combination of a soft plush and gentle weight.

Grey Bunny
A gorgeous soft grey bunny with a classic cuddly design. Its gentle appearance and soft texture make it an easy favourite for relaxing, resting or taking some quiet time.

Orangutan
A wonderfully soft weighted orangutan with a fun, friendly character. A great option for animal lovers looking for something a little different from the usual teddy.

Joanna the Goanna – 2.0kg
Long, flat and wonderfully huggable, Joanna is designed to sit comfortably across your lap, making her particularly suited to use while sitting on the floor, in a chair or on the couch.

Snake – 1.5kg or 2.0kg
Long and flexible, the weighted Snake can be draped across your lap or around your shoulders for a different way to experience the comforting sensation of weight.

Highland Cow
Soft, cuddly and full of personality, this Highland Cow brings the much-loved farmyard favourite into the world of weighted sensory companions.

Filling options

• 1.5kg: Poly pellets
• 2.0kg: Mixed poly and stainless-steel pellets
• 2.5kg: Mixed poly and stainless-steel pellets
• Joanna the Goanna: 2.0kg
• Snake: Available in 1.5kg and 2.0kg

The weighted inserts are securely double stitched and double layered, and can be removed for washing.

Why you'll love them

• Seriously soft and cuddly
• Provides the additional sensory input of comforting weight
• Can be used across the lap, held or cuddled
• Great for quiet time, relaxation and focused activities
• Friendly animal designs that don't look clinical
• Suitable for home, school, kinder, childcare and therapy environments
• Removable weighted insert makes cleaning easier
• Australian designed and locally made by Sensory Matters in Melbourne

Please note: Weighted products aren't suitable for everyone. The appropriate weight and method of use should be considered for the individual, particularly for children. They should never be used as a restraint or placed over the face or airway. If a weighted product is being used as part of a sensory program, we recommend following the advice of your Occupational Therapist or other qualified professional.