One company that focuses on weighted toys in the Netherlands is DIQIE. “I wanted to do something for kids to improve their quality of life,” says founder Berdian de Wit, who also sells sweatshirts, as well as cuddly toys. “But it has to be something they can actually use. A weighted vest like this is very visible, so it may not be fun for everyone. The cuddly toy looks like all the other cuddly toys, but it’s much heavier. It can be taken to sleep, but it also helps during the day.”
Calming effect
Lovely toys are intended primarily for children. “I focus on kids who have a ‘label’, so to speak, but it’s also for kids who like to be quiet sometimes or feel safe. There are also adults who like that. Me, for example,” she laughs.
