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I cover my personal experience trying out this TikTok-viral dinosaur stuffed animal from Target’s Pillowfort collection. » This stuffed animal from Target's Pillowfort brand is weighted to provide a comforting and calming effect. As I mentioned before, I’m a big fan of stuffed animals. I’m also a fan of weighted blankets, so I was pretty excited to test out this weighted dino. I spent the past week sleeping with this weighted dinosaur stuffed animal and I ended up really loving it . How do you use this weighted anxiety dino? It’s pretty simple — however you want! Personally, I held the stuffed animal close to my chest as I was sleeping, which is how I have always slept with stuffed animals since I was a child. However, you could cuddle up with this dinosaur stuffed animal in just about any way you find comfortable. What the Weighted Anxiety Dino is Made Of
You’ve probably heard of weighted blankets — they’ve exploded in popularity in the past few years and we’ve reviewed tons of them here at Sleepopolis. Maybe you’ve even heard of other weighted products, like a weighted robe or weighted eye mask. But what about weighted stuffed animals?
Our plushies are made with high-quality, environmentally-safe cotton and fabric which is ensured to last a lifetime. While there are a variety of weighted stuffed animals on the market, I tested the “Character Weighted Plush Throw Pillow” from Pillowfort at Target. This specific product is actually available as four different “characters”: the green dinosaur, a pink dinosaur, a cheetah, and a unicorn . All four of these characters are downright adorable and while I was torn over which I liked the best, I knew I had to go with the green dinosaur to be accurate to this trend. Who The Weighted Anxiety Dino Could Be Good For
It’s also OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified and designed to be sensory friendly. Take note, however, that this stuffed animal is spot-clean only. My Experience Using the Weighted Anxiety Dino If you love stuffed animals , this weighted dino is a natural fit for you. I’ve always been a stuffed animal fan (I used to sleep with approximately 50 stuffed animals on my bed as a kid), so I found snuggling up with this dino to feel natural and comfortable. I wasn’t surprised, primarily because this stuffed animal was designed for children and I am, in fact, a grown adult. It may feel a little heavier to kids, but I would say the weight level for me was less than most of the cats and small dogs that have laid on me before. I also liked how convenient this stuffed animal is compared to a weighted blanket . While a weighted blanket can provide more of an all-over Deep Pressure Therapy, I sometimes find weighted blankets to be cumbersome and I don’t generally like to sleep under one all night, so I appreciated being able to grab this little guy and cuddle up easily for a cozy, calming experience. Price & PoliciesThe little green guy certainly has made an impact, with now more than 24 million views under the search term “target weighted stuffed animal” on TikTok , so we knew we had to get our hands on this viral dino and test it out for ourselves. I spent the past week snuggling up each night with it and in this review, I’ll go over my experience, as well as tell you a little more about this adorable stuffie. Our Weighted Plushies are the perfect gift for a family member or friend. We promise they'll never forget it! I didn’t notice any big differences from night to night testing out this stuffed animal, but I definitely grew to love it more and more the longer I tested it. The subtle weight from the stuffed animal on my chest felt very calming and relaxing. I frequently struggle with anxiety and getting caught in an anxious thought cycle at night can make falling asleep so difficult. I didn’t have any extreme anxiety experiences at night as I was testing the dino out, but I definitely think I would find it comforting if I do in the future.
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