Holding a soft toy helps to bring calm and security to most children, particularly helpful for calming excitable or hyper children, and providing comfort and warmth too
From a therapeutic prospective hugging a soft toy tightly brings deep pressure to the sensory system, aiding the reduction in anxiety and enhancing a feeling of calmness
The cuddle ball is often seen by slightly older children to be an acceptable alternative to more traditional soft toys such as a teddy bear
The gaps in the ball allow hands and arms to be placed inside providing extra comfort and warmth