Disclaimer
What you can and can't expect from this site. The information is general and does not replace personal advice.
We do our best to inform you honestly and carefully about weighted stuffed animals. Still, it's good to know what you can expect from this site, and what you can't.
No medical advice
The information on verzwaringsknuffel.com is general information. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis and not a treatment. A weighted stuffed animal is not a medical device. What works well for one person may not suit another.
Not a replacement for professional help
Are you struggling with anxiety, tension, sleep problems, sensory overload or other symptoms? Then talk to your GP, a psychologist or an occupational therapist. If it's about a child, you can also turn to your health visitor or child health clinic, your child's doctor, or the person at school who coordinates extra support. A weighted stuffed animal is at most an addition. Never stop a treatment or medication because you're using a weighted stuffed animal.
If you are thinking about suicide or are in acute danger, call 112 (the emergency number across Europe; 999 also works in the UK). In the UK and Ireland you can call Samaritans free on 116 123. In the Netherlands: 113 Zelfmoordpreventie (113 or 0800-0113); in Belgium: the Zelfmoordlijn (1813).
Safety
Always use a weighted stuffed animal according to the safety rules and the manufacturer's instructions. The most important ones: not for babies and toddlers, always able to lift it and push it away yourself, never on the face, head or neck, and supervision with children. If the user has breathing, heart or circulation problems, sleep apnoea, epilepsy, low muscle strength or fragile skin, ask for advice first. Stop immediately at any discomfort or resistance, even if someone can't say so in words.
No guarantee
We check our articles carefully. Even so, we cannot guarantee that all information is always complete, correct and up to date. You use the information at your own risk. To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damage resulting from the use of this site or of a weighted stuffed animal.
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How up to date the information is
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This disclaimer was last updated on 13 October 2026.