Weighted Toy Sparks Safety Warning | Leicester News

Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

A weighted stuffed toy marketed as a stress-relief hug for adults is now under fire from UK safety regulators after being flagged for serious suffocation risks around children. Despite the company’s claims it’s safe for kids with adult supervision—and even showing kids using it in ads—the Office for Product Safety and Standards says it violates toy safety rules due to its weight and potential to block a child’s airway. Compounding the issue, safety warnings weren’t in English, raising further concerns. While some parents say their kids love it for comfort and sleep, experts are urging…