Children are full of energy, which is both a blessing and a curse. Having the energy to run around and play outside is what keeps kids healthy and in shape. But playtime always has to come to an end at some point, and the more energetic your child is, the more likely they are to struggle with focusing when it’s time to sit still and do school work. Children with ADHD or sensory disorders may find it especially difficult to stay in one place without becoming bored or uncomfortable. Recently, however, many parents have found that getting a weighted lap pad for kids who have trouble focusing or relaxing can greatly improve their performance and keep them on task.
Weighted lap pads aren’t terribly heavy. The fun, plush, weighted lap pad for kids made by Huggaroo weighs less than four pounds. That’s less than the family cat and hardly a burden on even smaller kids. They’re designed to be just heavy enough to provide pressure without being uncomfortable. Huggaroo’s lap pads come in two fluffy friend designs, either a cute brown puppy or a fleecy lamb, making them friendly faces that children will enjoy draping over their laps when it’s time to settle down. The cute design also makes these weighted friends welcoming and comforting, effectively lowering your child’s anxiety symptoms.
The weighted lap pads work by providing deep pressure therapy. When we have a comfortable weight settled over us, it tells our bodies that we are safe and protected. We naturally experience this when a loved one wraps us up in a big hug, for example. The gentle welcomed pressure tells our bodies to relax and produce happy chemicals like serotonin to calm our minds. Huggaroo’s weighted lap pad for kids works like a miniature hug, helping them to feel safe and comfortable where they are. With their bodies relaxed, children are able to focus their minds on the tasks given to them, instead of worrying or fidgeting. Restless hands can lovingly pet the soft plush ‘fur’ of the animal friend instead of picking at skin or loose threads or seeking out something else to distract themselves with.
Parents love these lap pads for the way they improve their children’s lives, and also for their clever design. Huggaroo is a small business started by a doctor and a psychologist who were originally creating products to help their family’s needs. Their first product, the Huggaroo weighted blanket, was designed to help their son settle down and fall asleep at bedtime. When they realized other parents were facing the same struggles as they were, they decided to begin manufacturing their products to help more families.
Being parents, they know what matters to other parents when choosing a product for their children. For example, the Huggaroo weighted lap pad is fully machine washable. The inner weighted pad is made of hypoallergenic cotton and weighted with non-toxic polypropylene pellets, which are even safe to run through a gentle dryer cycle.
The lap pad is also easy to bring on trips and makes for an excellent bedtime cuddle pal, making it a wonderful addition to any family vacation, especially for children who get homesick easily or are uncomfortable sleeping somewhere new. To top it off, it’s inexpensive and backed by a full year warranty. What matters most is ensuring your child has all the tools they need to succeed so keep their minds at ease and their bodies rested with Huggaroo.
