Without fail, every year around this time, parents and grandparents start the mad dash to find the perfect gift for the special children in their life. The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without the kids’ sweet surprise when they spot their gifts under the tree and run to unwrap them! Why not offer the cutest, most original gift that also has a few astonishing neurophysiological benefits? What’s better than gifting something that’s good for your child’s body and brain?
Weighted animals and blankets provide soothing sensory input and offer many scientifically-proven therapeutic benefits. manimo is an established Canadian brand out of Québec that boasts the only weighted animal that has been thoroughly researched in medical literature. So what does the research actually tell us about this best-seller? The body receives plenty of proprioceptive input with these cuddly companions (that is, the body can increase its ability to perceive its own movement and presence).
Five of our senses are well known: smell, touch, sight, hearing, and taste. The sixth, lesser known, sensory system – proprioception – is just as important, as it serves to regulate how we process sensory information from the world around us and the physical sensations within us. manimo is Canada’s best-selling weighted plush and rightly so! They’ve been shown to improve body awareness, support focus and concentration, and help a child as young as three manage their energy and restlessness.
With 20 years on the international market, manimo has repeatedly proven itself as the brand to trust. Parents, teachers, grandparents, daycare workers, and more shop manimo and rely on the award-winning weighted animals to soothe sensations, reduce stress, and calm anxiety.
They really are for everyone – kids and adults of all ages – and customer feedback is that they’re especially helpful for kids with special needs: autism, ADD, ADHD, and anxiety-related challenges. You’ll find the weighted plush peaking out of classrooms, bedrooms, waiting rooms, and beyond!
Finding and buying the perfect gift can often feel like throwing money right out the window around the holiday time. But it doesn’t have to be this way! With manimo, you know you’re investing in a WEConnect International-certified local women-owned business. To boot, manimo weighted animals stand out as the most unique and beneficial plush toy, having repeatedly received the Mom’s Choice Award and Family Choice Award (most recently in 2021). (Hot tip and helpful suggestion: manimo weighted animals make a perfect holiday gift for your child’s classroom teacher or daycare provider too!)
There are a variety of weights to choose from in the manimo collection (between 1-2.5kg). Beyond being the cutest holiday gifts to choose from, the different weights are in fact science-based and intentionally provide the type of sensory input you might be seeking for your child. Recommendations are that the weighted animal weigh approximately 10-12% of the user’s total body weight and be used under adult supervision.
fdmt makes the perfect gift choice easy by providing an online weight chart to guide you with your purchase. Following these guidelines, manimo can be placed on shoulders, the back, across the legs, or on the chest with sensory benefits lasting between one to two hours.
Trouble choosing? There are seven different models of manimo weighted animals with a variety of colours for each: turtle, frog, cat, snake, dog, dolphin, and lizard. Why choose just one when you could opt for a few various weights to be used at different times for different needs. If your child already uses one in the classroom, consider buying one for home use during homework time or before bed. If your child already relies on the comfort of a manimo at home, consider gifting one for use a Grandma’s house or for the car.
With a one year warranty, so many outstanding awards, and stellar product reviews from trusted professionals and parents over the past 20 years, manimo’s a gift suggestion that checks off every box! This perfect holiday gift starts at only $42.95 and is easy to find. No waiting weeks for overseas delivery or running out last minute to stand in long lines. manimo can be found at a number of local stores: Jean Coutu, Familiprix, Accès Pharma (Walmart), Clément, and many more. You can also find points of sale here: manimo.ca/en/retail-outlets
Let this year be the year where holiday shopping is made easy, stress-free, supports a local women-owned business, and benefits the entire family!
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