Jumbo Elephant: A Big Hug with Incredible Strength 🐘🌿
Get ready for a trunk-sized snuggle! Specially designed to look like the real thing and feel like a "great big hug," this Jumbo Elephant is a sensory-friendly giant. At a massive 76cm long, its wide, soft body provides the comforting deep-pressure input and "grounding" weight that helps children self-regulate and feel secure in their environment.
Whether your little explorer is learning about the gentle giants of the wild or needs a sturdy "buddy" to help manage sensory anxiety, this elephant is built for love and sustainability!
Why It’s a Sensory Essential:
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Deep Pressure Input: The jumbo size and density allow for full-body hugs, providing calming proprioceptive input that helps settle a restless or overstimulated nervous system.
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Eco-Friendly & Sustainable: You’re helping protect the planet! The stuffing is made from 100% recycled water bottles, making it incredibly soft, springy, and planet-friendly.
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Fascinating & Educational: Did you know? An elephant's trunk contains roughly 10,000 different muscles! It’s a great way to talk to kids about how being "strong" also means being "gentle."
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Easy Care: Life gets messy, but this elephant is surface-washable, ensuring it stays fresh and clean for years of hugs.
Specifications:
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Size: 30" / 76cm (Jumbo).
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Material: Ultra-soft plush fabric with 100% recycled stuffing.
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Care: Surface washable.
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Style: Realistic Elephant design.
NDIS Information
The Jumbo Elephant is a tactile and proprioceptive tool for participants who require deep pressure input, comfort-based regulation, or a "transitional object" to assist with emotional regulation and anxiety management.
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Support Category: Core – Consumables (03) or Assistive Technology (05).
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NDIS Line Item: 03_222100911_0124_1_1 (Low-Cost AT).
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Goal Alignment: Supports Sensory Regulation (Deep Pressure), Emotional Support, and Social/Imaginative Play.
