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Weighted Plush Toys: Our Cuddly Picks for Calm Moments

Compare the current Weighted Bunny, Sensory Knot Ball and Cooling Belly Teddy by weight, format, included inserts and care.
Weighted Teddies range — soft plush bears with built-in weight from Sensory Assist Australia

Our plush range includes a weighted bunny, a knot-shaped cushion and a cooling-belly teddy with an optional comfort bag. They differ in weight, shape and what is included. This guide compares those details so you can check the format that suits your preferences.

Looking for blankets, lap pads and other weighted formats too? Browse our weighted blankets and sensory toys collection. Product pages show current pricing, options and availability.

Weighted Bunny: approximately 1.8 kg

Weighted Bunny sensory plush companion

The Weighted Bunny is a soft polyester companion with long ears and approximately 1.8 kg of distributed weight. It measures approximately 30 cm high by 25 cm wide and is listed for children aged 3+, teens and adults.

Use while awake and supervised, resting it comfortably on the lap or holding it without restricting breathing or movement. The bunny is spot clean only. Do not machine wash or submerge its weighted glass-bead filling.

Sensory Knot Ball: removable 2 kg Comfort Insert

Sensory Knot Ball cushion with removable comfort insert

The Sensory Knot Ball is a cushion-like shape made from soft fabric tubes, approximately 35 cm across. It includes a removable 2 kg Comfort Insert.

The knotted surface offers a different shape and texture from a plush animal. Remove the insert for a lighter ball for squeezing and rolling. Spot clean with a damp cloth as needed, following the product instructions.

Cooling Belly Teddy: cool-touch panel and optional comfort bag

Cooling Belly Teddy in Whale Crab and Turtle designs

The Cooling Belly Teddy comes in Whale, Crab and Turtle designs. Its cool-touch belly panel is a fabric feature. An optional 1 kg heatable comfort bag can be added and placed inside the zip pouch.

Check the selected product option before ordering: the comfort bag is optional, rather than included with every teddy. For warming, follow the supplied instructions for that bag and test the temperature before use. This guide does not recommend freezing it.

What to compare before buying

  • Shape and texture: choose between an animal companion and the larger knotted cushion shape.
  • Weight and inclusions: the bunny is approximately 1.8 kg; the knot ball includes a removable 2 kg insert; the cooling teddy has an optional 1 kg comfort bag.
  • Care: the bunny is spot clean only, and the knot ball listing also specifies spot cleaning. Check each product's instructions rather than assuming all plush products can be machine washed.
  • Use and suitability: check the individual age, supervision and use instructions. A removable insert does not make every format suitable for every user.

Common questions about these plush products

Are all three products the same weight?

No. Their weights and insert options differ. Compare the details above and confirm the selected product option on its page before buying.

Does every Cooling Belly Teddy include a weighted bag?

No. The current listing offers the 1 kg heatable comfort bag as an optional addition. Check which option is selected in your order.

Can I wash the Weighted Bunny in a washing machine?

No. The current Weighted Bunny listing specifies spot cleaning with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not machine wash or submerge it.

Should I use a fixed body-weight percentage to choose?

This comparison does not prescribe a weight for an individual. Check the product instructions and seek personalised advice from your occupational therapist or healthcare provider if you are unsure about suitability.

Where can I compare other weighted products?

Visit our weighted blankets and sensory toys collection to compare other formats. For ordering questions involving a plan, see our NDIS ordering information and confirm eligibility with your plan manager.

We're retailers, not healthcare professionals. For personalised advice about whether a weighted product suits your circumstances, please consult your occupational therapist or healthcare provider.