The Hug by Laugh, Sensory Hug Buddy is a cuddly, weighted companion designed for children with sensory needs. It features soft fabric, a comforting heartbeat, and plays personalised music, providing calming support for children with ASD, ADHD, and sensory processing challenges. Ideal for home, school, and therapy use.
As a Charity, any profit made from every purchase goes back to helping families with disabled children.
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Product Description
The Hug by Laugh is a sensory hug buddy companion designed for children needing sensory support and relaxation. Its soft, huggable body, weighted limbs, and soothing features provide comfort and a sense of security, making it ideal for children with sensory processing challenges, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and other neurodiverse needs. This cuddle companion offers emotional and sensory relief, whether used at home, in schools, or during therapy sessions.
Key Features:
- Soft & Cozy Body: The plush, cuddly body is perfect for children who seek sensory comfort. The soft fabric encourages tactile engagement, helping children calm and self-regulate.
- Weighted Limbs: The weighted limbs provide deep touch pressure, which can be soothing for children with sensory processing needs, promoting a feeling of calm and security.
- Beating Heart: The embedded heartbeat feature creates a comforting sensation, mimicking the warmth and stability of a loved one’s embrace, which can help children with anxiety or stress.
- Personalised Music: The HUG includes a built-in music player that can be programmed with a child's favourite music, adding an extra comfort layer. MP3 files can be easily loaded onto the unit using a USB connection, allowing the child to enjoy their music whenever they wish.
- Bluetooth Connectivity: The unit doubles as a Bluetooth speaker so that children can listen to their favourite playlists or calming sounds anytime.
- Rechargeable & Long Battery Life: The rechargeable unit provides up to 2 days of continuous use, making it practical for long days at school or home.
- Machine Washable: The soft inner cushion is easy to clean, making it practical for everyday use.
How to Use:
- Open the zip on the side of HUG to access the electronics unit.
- Switch on the heartbeat and music by sliding the switch to 'low' or 'high' and adjusting the volume.
- Program the HUG with a child’s favourite MP3 music files via a USB connection.
- Place the upper arms of HUG around the child’s shoulders and relax while HUG plays soothing music.
Benefits:
- Sensory Support: The deep pressure and soft body are calming, particularly helpful for children with ASD, sensory processing disorders, or ADHD.
- Emotional Comfort: The heartbeat and personalised music create a soothing environment, helping to reduce anxiety and stress.
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School & Therapy-Friendly: Ideal for use in classrooms, therapy settings, or at home, the Sensory Comfort Hug can help children remain calm and focused.
Care Instructions:
- Do not machine wash the inner cushion; spray clean only.
- Remove the electronics unit before cleaning, and never submerge the unit in water.
- Charge the electronics unit using the provided USB cable, but only after removing it from the inner cushion.
Battery Life: Up to 2 days with continuous use.
Note: Always supervise the use of the Sensory Hug Buddy, especially for younger children.
Please note: These products are sold with their intended purpose as described. We cannot be held responsible for any misuse of items where physical force has been used to damage the product or where it had been used in a manner that it was not designed for. If in doubt of its suitability, please get in touch.
VAT: Our prices are primarily displayed without VAT (Value Added Tax), as many of our customers qualify for VAT exemption due to disability. To benefit from this, simply complete a VAT exemption form, and we will refund the VAT on your first order. For future purchases, please create an account so we can update your account to VAT exempt status, ensuring that VAT will no longer be applied at checkout. If you are not eligible for exemption, VAT will automatically be added during checkout.Please note: that some products are VAT exempt by default.
Shipping Info
Shipping Info
Shipping
Fledglings currently offers shipping to the United Kingdom (including the Isle of Man and Jersey) only. For orders outside the UK, please email us at fledglings@contact.org.uk as we may be able to arrange shipping offline.
Shipping within the UK
Shipping will be calculated at checkout. When items come from a single supplier, the following rates apply. If your order includes products from multiple suppliers, an extra charge will be added at checkout to contribute towards shipping costs. This helps us keep product prices as low as possible. As a one-stop shop, we aim to make it more affordable to buy in one place than purchasing from multiple online retailers and paying shipping at each.
- Second Class Royal Mail shipping: £4.99
- First Class Royal Mail shipping: £6.25
- For First Class shipping, please order before 12pm.
- First Class orders placed after 12pm will be dispatched the next working day.
- Our warehouse is closed on weekends and bank holidays, so First Class orders placed on those days will be dispatched the following working day.
- Items fulfilled by drop-ship suppliers cannot be shipped First Class. Please check the product listing under ‘Shipping Information’ before ordering.
- Some suppliers may not ship large items to areas such as Northern Ireland, the Shetland Islands, Jersey, or Guernsey. If they do, there may be an additional cost. Please contact us before placing your order.
Please note: First Class shipping does not guarantee next-day delivery. Once dispatched, delivery times depend on Royal Mail.
Tracked and Signed For
If you would like your order delivered via a tracked and insured method (recommended for valuable or time-sensitive items), please email us at enquiries@fledglings.org.uk or call us on 0203 319 9772.
Delivery
Royal Mail
Items in stock are usually dispatched within 2 working days of order processing and delivered to the address provided. Goods remain the property of Fledglings until full payment is received.
Dropship Items
Some products are shipped directly from our suppliers. If this applies, it will be clearly stated under the ‘Shipping Information’ section of the product listing. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery of drop-ship items. Contact us if you need more information.
Returns & Cancellations
If you change your mind or are unhappy with your order, returns and exchanges are accepted within 14 days of receiving your products. Please allow up to 10 working days for processing. Items must be returned in new condition with original packaging and tags intact where applicable.
To initiate a return, email us at enquiries@fledglings.org.uk with your order number and the item(s) you wish to return. We will provide the correct return address.
Important Notes:
- Items must have all original packaging and tags. Refunds or exchanges will only be issued if the item can be resold.
- For hygiene reasons, we cannot accept returns on certain items including underwear and jewellery. These will be clearly marked on the product listing.
- We strongly recommend obtaining proof of postage or tracking when returning items. We cannot be held responsible for returns lost in transit. Please allow up to 10 working days for processing.
- If you receive a damaged or faulty item, we will refund the full cost including shipping. Refunds are processed once the return has been received and assessed.
- Refunds may take up to 3 working days to appear in your account after processing.
- Drop-ship suppliers may charge a restocking fee which will be deducted from your refund. Please contact us before ordering if you are unsure whether an item is suitable.
As a charity, we ask that customers cover the cost of returning items. Every purchase from Fledglings supports Contact, the national charity for families with disabled children.
Thank you for shopping with us – your support is greatly appreciated.