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Safety of weighted stuffed animals
With a few firm ground rules, you can use a weighted stuffed animal calmly and safely. 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 young children.
6 articles
All topics- Are weighted stuffed animals safe? The key rulesAre weighted stuffed animals safe? With these clear rules you can use one calmly and safely at home, at school and in care. With the sources and a checklist.Read more
- From what age is a weighted stuffed animal suitable?Weighted stuffed animal age: from what age can a child use one? Why from 3, what safety organisations advise and what works at each age.Read more
- Weighted stuffed animal for babies: why it is not safeA weighted stuffed animal for babies is not suitable. Read what paediatricians and safety organisations advise, and what you can do for a restless baby.Read more
- When is it better not to use a weighted stuffed animal?When not to use a weighted stuffed animal, and when to ask for advice first? The downsides and points to watch, from breathing and heart to strength and skin.Read more
- Can a weighted stuffed animal go in the microwave or on the radiator?Can you put a weighted stuffed animal in the microwave, the oven or on the radiator? Why you should not heat it up, and how to add cosy warmth safely.Read more
- Quality marks and safety: CE, EN 71 and strong seamsWeighted stuffed animal CE marking and EN 71 explained clearly: what they do and do not mean, the under-36-months warning and how to check the seams.Read more
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