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Snuggle Pals Blankets (Removable Covers)

Snuggle Pals Blankets (Removable Covers)

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Colour: Snoozy Cactus™

Description

🧸 Snuggle Pals Weighted Blanket (with Removable Covers)

By Sensory Pals — Calming Comfort for Every Child

Product Overview

The Snuggle Pals Weighted Blanket is a cozy, sensory-friendly companion designed to help neurodiverse children feel calm, secure, and regulated. Combining the gentle, soothing pressure of a weighted blanket with the comfort of a soft “pal,” it transforms rest, focus time, and bedtime into peaceful moments of relaxation.

The 2.5kg blanket features a removable, machine-washable cover in ultra-soft fabrics and cheerful colors, making it both easy to clean and fun to personalize.


Key Features

🌈 Calming Deep-Pressure Therapy

The blanket applies gentle, evenly distributed weight that mimics a comforting hug — stimulating the body’s natural relaxation response. This can help children:

  • Reduce restlessness and anxiety

  • Improve focus and attention

  • Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer

  • Feel safe and grounded during transitions

🧶 Removable, Washable Covers

Each blanket includes a zip-off cover made from sensory-friendly fabrics such as plush minky, cotton, or smooth fleece. Covers can be swapped out to suit different textures, seasons, or color preferences.
→ Ideal for homes, classrooms, and therapy settings where hygiene and adaptability matter.

🧩 Sensory-Smart Design

  • Multiple textures for tactile engagement (soft, smooth, dotted, ribbed options)

  • Gentle pastel or bright color palettes to suit sensory needs

  • Hidden stitching and inner ties to keep weights evenly distributed and silent

  • Hypoallergenic glass beads for a quiet, even weight feel

🧼 Easy Care

  • Machine-washable removable cover

  • Inner weighted insert spot-clean only or washable on gentle cycles

  • Durable, double-stitched seams for long-term use

💖 Designed for Neurodiverse Comfort

Snuggle Pals Weighted Blankets are thoughtfully made for children with:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety and sleep challenges

  • Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

  • Or any child who loves the feeling of a comforting, secure hug

Shipping Information

We offer free delivery Australia wide on all orders. Once your order is placed, it will be processed within 1–2 business days. Standard shipping times across Australia typically range from 3–7 business days, depending on your location.

Money Back Guarantee

We want you to love your purchase. If you're not completely satisfied, return it within 14 days for a full refund.

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Sensory Pals

Reduces Anxiety and Promotes Calm

The comforting pressure mimics the feeling of a safe, gentle hug, triggering the release of serotonin and dopamine — neurotransmitters that improve mood and relaxation.
This makes weighted blankets especially helpful during transitions, meltdowns, or stressful moments.

Improves Sleep Quality

Neurodiverse kids often struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep due to heightened alertness or difficulty self-soothing. Weighted blankets provide a consistent, reassuring sensory experience that helps children fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

Encourages Independence and Self-Soothing

A weighted blanket can become part of a child’s self-regulation toolkit — something they can reach for when they need comfort or calm. Over time, this fosters greater emotional awareness and autonomy.

FAQs

What does a SnugglePals Blanket do?

SnugglePals Blanket is designed to provide gentle, even pressure across the body — similar to the feeling of a warm, calming hug. This type of deep, consistent pressure a called Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS), and it can help the body relax, reduce stress, and improve sleep.


How long should my child use the SnugglePals Blanket?

It depends on the child’s comfort, age, and purpose of use — but generally:

  • Start with short sessions (10–20 minutes) to see how your child responds.
  • If they enjoy it and seem calm, you can gradually increase the time.
  • Many children comfortably use it for 30–60 minutes during quiet time, or throughout the night once they’re used to it.

💤 For Sleep:

If your child finds the weighted blanket soothing, it’s safe for overnight use, as long as:

  • They can move the blanket on their own (not too heavy).
  • The blanket covers the body, not the face or neck.
  • You’re using the right weight — typically about 10% of the child’s body weight, plus or minus a pound.

Example: For a 50 lb child → choose a 5 lb blanket.

Many children love the feeling all night long, while others prefer to use it just while falling asleep and then set it aside.

🧘‍♀️ For Calming or Focus:

Weighted blankets (or smaller weighted lap pads) can be used for:

  • Quiet time or story time (15–30 minutes)
  • Homework or school focus sessions (short, structured use)
  • Meltdown recovery or sensory breaks (as needed, under supervision)

It’s not about the clock — it’s about how your child feels.

If they look relaxed, still, and happy, they’re benefiting.

If they seem warm, restless, or uncomfortable, it’s time to take a break.

⚠️ Safety Tips

✅ Always supervise young children when first using it.

✅ Make sure your child can remove it independently.

✅ Avoid using it for children under 2 years old or under 20 lbs.

✅ Keep it away from the face, neck, or chest if the child falls asleep unsupervised.

💬 In Summary:

Start slow — build comfort over time. Some kids use their weighted blanket for short sensory breaks, while others love it all night long. The key is safety, comfort, and the right weight for their body.

Who can benefit when using the SnugglePals Blanket?

The SnugglePals Blanket was designed to help children — and even adults — who need a little extra comfort, calm, and sensory support.

It’s more than just a cozy blanket — it’s a gentle tool that helps bodies and minds feel safe, grounded, and relaxed.

🧠 1. Neurodiverse Children

Kids with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder (SPD), or anxiety often experience difficulty with sensory regulation.

The gentle, even pressure of the SnugglePals Blanket provides Deep Pressure Stimulation, which helps:

  • Reduce sensory overload
  • Calm overstimulated nerves
  • Improve focus and body awareness

✨ It’s like a steady, reassuring hug that helps the world feel a little quieter and more manageable.

😴 2. Kids Who Struggle with Sleep

If your child has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, the SnugglePals Blanket can help create a sense of security and stillness.

The weight helps release calming chemicals like serotonin and melatonin, promoting a deeper, more restful sleep.

💤 Many parents notice bedtime becomes smoother and nights feel more peaceful.

💞 3. Children Who Experience Anxiety or Stress

Weighted blankets are wonderful for kids who feel worried, restless, or uneasy — during transitions, after busy school days, or when routines change.

SnugglePals helps soothe anxiety by calming the body and slowing the heart rate, helping children feel safe and in control again.

🧘 4. Sensory-Seekers and Fidgety Kids

Some children crave extra movement or pressure — they bounce, rock, or fidget to feel comfortable.

The SnugglePals Blanket offers a healthy, grounding way to meet that sensory need without constant motion, helping kids settle and focus.

🏡 5. Anyone Who Needs Comfort and Calm

Though it’s designed with children in mind, many parents, teens, and caregivers also enjoy the soothing benefits of SnugglePals during moments of stress, meditation, or relaxation.

💛 Because everyone deserves the comfort of a gentle hug.

🌈 In Summary:

The SnugglePals Weighted Blanket benefits anyone who needs help calming their body, easing their mind, or improving sleep — especially children with sensory sensitivities, ADHD, autism, or anxiety.

What's included in the package?

  • 1 SnugglePals Blanket 2.5Kg With Removable Cover

Do you offer returns?

We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied withh your purchase.

How long does delivery take?

You will typically receive your order within 4-14 business days bussiness days of placing your order. This excludes any delays caused by couriers.

Is checkout secure?

Absolutely. We use secure encryption and offer trusted payment options like PayPal to keep your details safe.

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