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Heavy Herbert
Heavy Herbert
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A 2.4 kg soft toy a child carries, hugs and puts on their lap. The weight works the same way a lap pad does, but the child decides when it is on and when it is off, and lifting him across a room is heavy work in itself.
He does not look like equipment, so he goes into a classroom or a waiting room when nothing else will.
Suits a child of about 23 kg and up.
Highlights & Tips
- The child decides when the weight is on. That is the real advantage over a blanket. Herbert gets picked up, hugged, put down and picked up again, all on the child's terms.
- Carrying him is the therapy. 2.4 kg across a room is heavy work through the arms and trunk before he even reaches the lap.
- He does not look like equipment. A child will take a soft toy into a waiting room or a classroom long after they have refused anything that looks clinical.
- Give him a job in the session. Push him round in a wagon, sit him at the table, use him as the one being talked to. Speech and social work both run easier with a third character in the room.
- Check the child first. At 2.4 kg he suits a child of about 23 kg and up. Below that, the lap pads are the right starting point.
Product Details
- Material
- 100% polyester with polyester fibre fill. Glass pellet weights in a polyester lining
- Dimensions
- 51 x 33 cm (20 x 13 in)
- Product Weight
- 2.4 kg (5.3 lb)
- Age Recommendation
- For a child weighing 22.7 kg (50 lb) or more
- Warranty
- 1 year warranty from date of delivery. This does not affect your statutory rights under UAE consumer protection law.
What's Included
- 1 x Heavy Herbert weighted soft toy, 2.4 kg
Recommended For
- Settling during circle time, reading and homework
- Heavy work through carrying and lifting
- Transitions, travel and waiting rooms
- Children who want comfort as well as input
- Speech and social sessions needing a third character
Shipping & Delivery
- UAE-wide delivery: We ship to all Emirates across the UAE.
- Delivery time: Most orders are delivered within 2–3 business days.
- Shipping fee: AED 35 for orders under AED 250.
- Free shipping: Enjoy free delivery on orders of AED 250 or more.
- Bulky products: Bulky products or larger orders may require additional delivery time. If this applies to your order, we will contact you with the expected delivery timeframe.
Safety Guidelines
- The child must be able to lift him off and put him down without help.
- Never on the chest, head or face. Lap, arms or beside the child only.
- Not for use during sleep.
- For a child of about 22.7 kg (50 lb) and up. Use a lap pad for a smaller child.
- Check the seams regularly. Withdraw him if any pellets escape.
- Surface wash only. Air dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right weight?
As a general guide a weighted blanket is around 10% of the child's body weight. This 5lb (2.27 kg) blanket suits a child of roughly 22 kg upward. If your child sits between two sizes, choose the lighter one and message us — we are happy to advise.
How do I wash a weighted product?
Remove the weights first where they come out — the vest weight packets lift out and must be taken out before washing. Minky weighted blankets can be machine washed on a gentle cycle and must be air dried; never tumble dry, as heat damages both the bead fill and the fabric. Lap pads, weighted soft toys and bead bags with sealed fill are spot clean only. Check the seams regularly and stop using anything that leaks fill.
Do you deliver across the UAE?
Yes. We deliver to all seven emirates. Most orders arrive within 2–3 business days. Shipping is AED 35 on orders under AED 250 and free on orders of AED 250 or more. Bulky items may take longer, and we will contact you with a timeframe if that applies.
