The Calming Companion.
Weighted, sensory-safe, deeply huggable

A hug that
stays with you.

Meet Sally — a weighted sloth stuffed animal with gentle weight tucked into its hands. This sensory plush mimics Deep Pressure Stimulation to soothe the nervous system, lower cortisol and bring calm to sensory overload, overstimulation, anxiety, ADHD and autism.

Loved by 12,000+ families
A happy customer hugging Sally the weighted sloth on a couch

Why Sally

A small companion. A big sense of calm.

Deep pressure that calms

Weighted hands deliver the same DPS therapists use to lower cortisol and quiet anxiety.

Easier sleep & rest

Long sloth arms drape across your shoulders or chest, helping racing minds slow down.

Made for everyone

Comfort doesn't have an age limit.

Children

For bedtime worries, big emotions and quiet co-regulation.

Teens

A discreet companion for anxiety, exam stress and sensory days.

Adults

For ADHD focus, panic moments and unwinding after long days.

Neurodivergent

Designed with autistic and ADHD users — sensory-safe by default.

The science of a hug

Deep Pressure Stimulation, in the shape of a sloth.

Weight is sewn into discreet pockets inside our sloth's hands, so when those long arms wrap around you, you feel the same grounding pressure clinicians use in occupational therapy — known as Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS) or Deep Touch Pressure.

DPS has been shown to reduce anxiety, lower cortisol and ease overstimulation by gently shifting the body out of fight-or-flight and into rest.

−31%

Average drop in cortisol after DPS therapy sessions

12 min

Typical time to noticeable nervous-system regulation

Evidence

Evidence and physiological effects.

Reduced cortisol & stress

Weighted animals trigger the release of feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, while reducing the production of cortisol — the body's primary stress hormone. [1],[2]

Parasympathetic activation

Deep pressure signals the brain to shift from a fight-or-flight response to a rest-and-digest state, easing anxiety and increasing feelings of security. [1],[3]

Physiological calm

The pressure helps ground individuals, reducing the urge to move constantly, and has been associated with a lower heart rate. [1],[4]

Overstimulation support

Commonly recommended by occupational therapists to help regulate the sensory system in children and adults with Autism, ADHD, or Sensory Processing Disorders. [1],[5]

References

  1. [1]Eron K, et al. Weighted Blanket Use: A Systematic Review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy (2020). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9216399/
  2. [2]Mullen B, et al. Exploring the Safety and Therapeutic Effects of Deep Pressure Stimulation Using a Weighted Blanket. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health (2008). https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J004v24n01_05
  3. [3]Chen H-Y, et al. Physiological effects of deep touch pressure on anxiety alleviation. Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering (2013). https://link.springer.com/article/10.5405/jmbe.1043
  4. [4]Reynolds S, et al. Effects of weighted vests on heart rate and behavior in children with attention difficulties. American Journal of Occupational Therapy (2015). https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-abstract/69/3/6903220020p1/6014
  5. [5]Bestbier L, Williams TI. The Immediate Effects of Deep Pressure on Young People with Autism and Severe Intellectual Difficulties. Occupational Therapy International (2017). https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2017/7534972
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Drape the arms

Wrap the sloth's long, weighted arms across your shoulders, lap or chest.

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Breathe slow

Feel the gentle, even pressure invite your nervous system to settle.

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Stay grounded

Take your sloth anywhere — bedtime, the car, school, the office, the couch.

Quiet moments, in their own words.

"My daughter calls Sally her ‘calm friend.' Bedtime meltdowns have nearly disappeared."
— Mira, parent of 6yo
"I keep mine on my desk. The weight on my shoulders during work resets my whole day."
— Jordan, ADHD adult
"We tried weighted blankets and lap pads. Sally was the only thing my autistic son accepted."
— Sam, OT & dad
"Me and sloth are inseparable"
— Dave
"I have anxiety and panic attacks. I hug my sloth at night before going to sleep and I hug him when I'm feeling anxious. I feel my nervous system calming when I hug sloth. I love him so much."
— Caz
Vibrant Australian artwork featuring banksias, eucalyptus trees and a pink galah

Proudly Australian

An Australian business for Australian customers.

Every Sally is packed with care and sent from our home to yours — anywhere across Australia.

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Carolyn smiling outdoors with the weighted sloth Sally, its long arms draped over her shoulders

From our home

Packed by a person, not a warehouse.

Every Sally is checked, wrapped and posted by hand. If you ever have a question, you'll hear back from a real person.

Questions, gently answered.

Safety Guideline Note: As a general therapeutic guideline, weighted sensory items should be approximately 10% of the user's body weight. Not recommended for children under 3 years old or individuals unable to remove the item independently.

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that doesn't let go.

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