Weighted Toys
Anxiety is a complex condition, which is caused and exacerbated by a range of factors.
Common symptoms of anxiety in children and adults include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, a constant feeling of being on edge, increased heart rate and sleeping problems.Â
Managing these symptoms usually requires a multi-pronged approach, one step of which can include the use of weighted soft toys for anxiety.
For one of the widest ranges of weighted plush toys in Australia, shop online today at Special Needs Resources.
Shop for Weighted Plush Toys in Australia at Special Needs ResourcesÂ
If you’re looking for the best weighted soft toys for sensory input or anxiety management, there’s no better place to shop than Special Needs Resources. Our range of weighted plush toys is second to none and designed to aid people of all ages in their sensory and anxiety management and to provide a comforting tactile presence like a real pet
As an NDIS registered provider, we are approved to provide certain classes of support under participant plans, full details of which can be found on our website.Â
For more information, please contact our friendly team today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weighted sensory toys are designed to provide sensory stimulus in the form of weight to benefit those with sensory processing disorders. They can also be found to be of benefit for those with anxiety issues as well as disorders, such as dementia.
Weighted sensory toys come in all sorts of varieties and are ideal for adults and children alike who have a love of animals. Owen the Orangutan is perfect for a child who knows everything there is to know about rainforests, while Tobias the Husky might be a better choice for a dog-lover.
Weighted toys can be helpful for those with sensory processing disorders, those on the autism spectrum and anyone who may find them helpful to manage overstimulated senses.
Whatever you or your child’s preferred animal — from a snake to a horse, there’s a weighted sensory toy for you at Special Needs Resources.Â
There are countless benefits to the use of weighted toys, the main being the weight pressure that satisfies sensory input requirements. Weighted toys are also very tactile and soft, which provides additional satisfying sensory input.Â
They are great comfort toys in times of anxiety due to their similarity to a real pet in feel and weight. The larger bedmates can be used to transition children from co-sleeping to sleeping on their own or provide a comforting heavy presence for older individuals.Â
Some of the additional benefits of weighted anxiety toys include:
- Providing satisfying sensory weight input
- Being tactile and soft to meet sensory needs
- Providing comfort to reduce anxiety, stress and insomnia
Special Needs Resources’ range of weighted toys for adults and kids includes a diverse variety of animals, all sitting at different weights. Whether you’re searching for weighted dog toys to use as therapeutic tools in schools or looking for a few different animals to add to your child’s room, we’re certain you’ll find what you need.
The different weights of these products are for specific therapeutic reasons. A lighter weighted toy is perfect for a child, while a heavier item may be more suitable for older or larger individuals.
The size also affects the intended use of the product. A heavier bedmate, for example, is designed for sleeping, while a lighter-weighted toy can be carried around as necessary.Â
At the heavier end of the spectrum, we have Sleepy Koala the Lazy Bedmate, which comes in at 7 kg. If you require something a little lighter, why not consider Marmalade the Weighted Calico Cat, which is only 1.3 kg in weight. Browse the complete collection online now for more information.
