A 4lb weighted sloth you can microwave warm or chill in the freezer
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- teens and adults who like weighted blankets but want something smaller, desk or couch use, and gifting where you want something more considered than a standard plush
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- Four pounds is heavy for a small child, so this is better suited to older kids, teens, and adults
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The Mewaii weighted sloth is a 20-inch plush filled to four pounds, with a removable insert pouch that can go in the microwave to warm up or in the freezer to cool down. The weight works on the same principle as a weighted blanket, providing steady even pressure across the lap or chest, which many people find calming. The heatable insert adds a second use as a warm compress for cramps or cold hands. The cover is soft short-pile fabric and unzips so it can be washed separately from the insert. Best fit: teens and adults who like weighted blankets but want something smaller, desk or couch use, and gifting where you want something more considered than a standard plush.
Pros
- Four pounds gives real weighted-blanket style pressure in a lap-sized package
- Removable insert microwaves to warm or freezes to cool, so it works year round
- Cover unzips and washes separately from the weighted insert
- At 20 inches it is big enough to matter without taking over a bed
Cons
- Four pounds is heavy for a small child, so this is better suited to older kids, teens, and adults
Frequently asked questions
How do you wash it?
Take the weighted insert out first, then machine wash the cover on gentle and cold. The insert itself should not go in the washing machine.
Is four pounds too heavy for a young child?
For toddlers and small children, yes. Weighted products are generally recommended at around ten percent of body weight and should never be placed where a small child cannot move it off themselves. This suits older kids, teens, and adults.
How long do you microwave the insert?
Follow the insert's own instructions and start short, around 30 seconds, then check before adding more. Overheating a microwavable insert is the main way these get damaged.
Can it go in the freezer instead?
Yes. Put the insert in a sealed bag first so it does not pick up freezer smells, and give it a couple of hours to chill through.
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