Simply pop your Weighted Plush into the washing machine when you feel like it needs a clean. Each wash makes the plushie softer to touch!

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 If you struggle with anxiety , I think you might find this weighted dino calming. Anxiety is something I personally struggle with and I found it very comforting to cuddle up with this dino while going to sleep.The 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. 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 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. Amazingly soft and incredibly adorable, this cuddly friend will have your friends and family wishing they had one!

If weighted products make you feel claustrophobic, this may not be a good choice. While it didn’t feel very heavy to me, extra weight of any amount can make some people feel uncomfortable.Weighted stuffed animals seem to be the new “it” item in the overall category of Deep Pressure Stimulation or Deep Pressure Therapy products. Reports show searches for weighted stuffed animals in general have risen in the second half of 2022, but one weighted stuffed animal in particular has gone viral. @lolsnapplefact Love him!! #targetfinds #weightedstuffedanimal ♬ Fenn Rosenthal DINOSAURS IN LOVE – Tom Rosenthal 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. The dinosaur has a velvety soft exterior and is filled with polyester fiber fill and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) pellets to give the stuffed animal its weight. It measures 24 inches by 7 inches — I would say it’s about the size of a small cat. This stuffed animal from Target's Pillowfort brand is weighted to provide a comforting and calming effect. TikTok users seem to have the same excitement. They love cuddling with it on the couch while they watch their favorite shows. Holding on to this toy is a great way to keep you from scrolling as you watch TV, too. Instead of the urge to hold your phone to doom scroll, propping up this weighted dino is a great way to hold on to something that also helps release a bit of stress.