How to Enjoy a Comforting Aromatherapy Cuddle

By Caryn Gehlmann, Clinical Aromatherapist

When I was traveling recently, I noticed how many children were holding tightly to their stuffed animals as they moved through the airport. What a great idea! Airports are busy, unfamiliar, and often overstimulating.  And there they were holding on to something soft and known. It’s a simple thing, but it matters. A small way to support a child’s sense of calm and regulation in the middle of it all. The one thing many of them were missing? The addition of a calming aroma! Then they would have had a deeply comforting aromatherapy cuddle.

A Small Thing That Can Make a Difference

Travel naturally brings a shift in routine, surroundings, and sensory input. For children, this can feel like a lot to take in at once. But you don’t need more tools or solutions to make the trip easier. Think about what already brings them comfort. A soft companion. A familiar scent. Something to hold onto. Small things are often the ones that matter most. Soft objects, in particular, can offer:

• a sense of continuity
• a physical way to self-soothe
• a subtle feeling of comfort in new spaces

When paired with a gentle, recognizable scent, that sense of comfort can deepen. A softly scented companion, like Warmies®, can be an easy way to bring both comfort and scent into the experience. You can also layer in a familiar aroma using a favorite roll-on or inhaler. They’re simple, personal, and great for when you’re traveling.

The Perfect Aromatherapy Cuddle

Warmies® make excellent travel buddies for kids because they don’t contain any materials or substances that violate airport security rules. They’re filled with flaxseed, dried French lavender, and finished with an ultra-soft fabric. Whether it’s a road trip, a flight, or a night away from home, having something familiar can make all the difference.

Research has found that soft toys lower stress levels and promote a good night’s sleep. Parents love how an aromatherapy cuddle helps their children at home throughout the night, without having to worry about knocking over a traditional diffuser.

Pick The Best Filling for Stuffed Animals

Stuffed animal fillings are a hot topic these days. Parents are concerned about toxic chemicals and whether or not certain fillings attract bugs.  Stuffed animal toys have been around for centuries and their fillings have been made from all sorts of things like beans, straw, cotton, grains like wheat, plastic pellets, synthetic fiber like polyester fiberfill. Modern day filling for stuffed animals are typically made from cotton or synthetic fibers that make stuffed animals soft yet durable. However, some of these fillings aren’t microwavable. For example, plastic, when heated, can leak toxins into its surroundings or even melt, and other fillers don’t hold the heat as well as flaxseed can.

The Benefits of Using Warmies® for An Aromatherapy Cuddle

Microwavable:  You can safely heat in the microwave — 30 seconds for 600w to 800w; or 20 seconds for 850w to 1000w. (They can also be placed in the freezer to be a cooling element rather than a warming one.)

Kid-Safe: Warmies® are cute and cuddly! And they’re designed with kid’s health and fun in mind.

Bug-Free: The flaxseed has been cleaned and dried so that it’s at an appropriate level of moisture. The filling also features natural dried French lavender to aid in relaxation, plus it discourages bugs!

They help kids of all ages fall asleep faster. Warmies® are lightly weighted, offering a therapeutic and sensory experience to aid in relaxation. They’re filled with natural French lavender, which helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, putting the body in a restful state. The soft, huggable size combined with lavender can help a person of any age to self-soothe and relax.

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