Jumbo Hippo: The Ultimate Eco-Friendly "Heavy" Hugger 🦛🌿
Get ready for a hippo-sized cuddle! Specially designed to look like the real thing and feel like a "great big hug," this Jumbo Hippo is a sensory-friendly powerhouse for any calm corner. At a massive 76cm long, its wide, soft body provides the deep-pressure input and "grounding" weight that helps children self-regulate and feel secure.
Whether your little one is learning about the amazing African savannah or needs a sturdy "buddy" for heavy-work play, this hippo is built for love and sustainability!
Why It’s a Sensory Essential:
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Deep Pressure Input: The jumbo size and soft density allow for full-body snuggles, providing calming proprioceptive input that helps settle an overstimulated nervous system.
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Eco-Friendly & Sustainable: Feel good about your choice! The stuffing is made from 100% recycled water bottles, making it incredibly soft, springy, and planet-friendly.
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Fascinating & Educational: Designed with realistic details. Did you know? Hippos don't sweat; they secrete a special reddish substance to protect their skin from the sun!
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Easy Care: Life gets messy, but this hippo is surface-washable, making it easy to keep 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 Hippo design.
NDIS Information
The Jumbo Hippo 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.
