weighted plush penguin

I have loved stuffed animals since I was a kid. I found them friendly and comforting, warming to the body and soul. As an adult, I learned to put aside stuffed animals as a sign of my maturity, but I have also struggled with anxiety. Now, as an older adult, I have returned to stuffed animals to help with my panic and my grief. And this weighted baby penguins is a great help.

Not only is it soft, adorable, and surprisingly big, the added weight just feels good in my arms. When I can feel the anxiety building in my chest, I can hug it to me, and it helps center me and calm me down. And when I am tired, it makes an amazing pillow.

I’m sure this would be a great gift for the kids in your life, but it’s also ideal for the adults you know who may struggle with anxiety or sleeplessness, because the truth is that we adults need the love of a good plushie too.