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.
Take a closer look
Why Sally
Weighted hands deliver the same DPS therapists use to lower cortisol and quiet anxiety.
Long sloth arms drape across your shoulders or chest, helping racing minds slow down.
Made for everyone
For bedtime worries, big emotions and quiet co-regulation.
A discreet companion for anxiety, exam stress and sensory days.
For ADHD focus, panic moments and unwinding after long days.
Designed with autistic and ADHD users — sensory-safe by default.
The science of a hug
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.
Average drop in cortisol after DPS therapy sessions
Typical time to noticeable nervous-system regulation
Evidence
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]
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]
References
Wrap the sloth's long, weighted arms across your shoulders, lap or chest.
Feel the gentle, even pressure invite your nervous system to settle.
Take your sloth anywhere — bedtime, the car, school, the office, the couch.
"My daughter calls Sally her ‘calm friend.' Bedtime meltdowns have nearly disappeared."
"I keep mine on my desk. The weight on my shoulders during work resets my whole day."
"We tried weighted blankets and lap pads. Sally was the only thing my autistic son accepted."
Proudly Australian
Every Sally is packed with care and sent from our home to yours — anywhere across Australia.
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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