{"product_id":"themed-foam-hugger-with-handles","title":"Themed Foam Hugger with Handles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA themed foam wrap with child-led use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Themed Foam Hugger with Handles combines three hinged foam panels with colourful printed artwork. Its panels can be folded around a seated user, creating a soft, open-front enclosure for a supervised quiet activity. Built-in handles allow the user to hold the panels voluntarily and adjust their position with appropriate support. Choose Sea Life, Woodland, Pirate or Dinosaur. One Hugger is supplied in the selected theme, with no additional seating or activity accessories included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of the resource is best understood through the person's choice and comfort. A practitioner or caregiver can introduce the panels, show how they fold and invite the child to decide whether to try them. Some children may prefer to touch the foam or look at the artwork before considering a wrapped position. Others may choose it as part of a brief quiet activity. Participation should remain voluntary, with the adult observing and responding to the child's communication throughout use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree hinged panels and built-in handles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction consists of three connected rectangular panels. Hinged joins allow the side sections to move relative to the centre, changing the shape from an open display to an enclosure around the user. When opened flat, the supplier specifies a width of 1500 mm, a height of 680 mm and a depth of 50 mm. These dimensions help you judge the available space and the scale of the resource before planning an activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handles are part of the product and appear on the reverse side of the outer panels. They let the user hold and position the panels where appropriate for their abilities. An adult can demonstrate the movement without taking control away from the person using the Hugger. Keep the front open and the head and face clear, and make sure the user can release the panels immediately. The product should never be used to force enclosure or as a restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose one of four printed themes.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea Life, Woodland, Pirate and Dinosaur are selectable options rather than prints supplied at random. Each theme gives the foam panels a distinct illustrated setting. Your purchase contains the chosen design, not all four together. Use the variant photographs to check the artwork and select the one that best suits your setting or the interests of the intended user. The same three-panel construction is offered across the theme choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printed face can also be explored with the panels open. A child might point to a pictured detail, describe a colour or tell an adult what they notice. Sea Life artwork offers an underwater scene, while the other themes provide their own visual starting points. These observations can lead into a short conversation or story, guided by the child's interest. The artwork adds visual engagement without requiring every session to involve the wrap being folded around someone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA soft foam resource for quieter routines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier describes soft foam with water-resistant, wipe-clean fabric. The foam panels offer a tactile quality that children can explore gently with their hands. A practitioner may begin with simple touch and choice: asking whether the child would like to feel a panel, showing where it folds or listening to how they describe it. This gives time to understand the resource before introducing a different arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a child who chooses to use the panels around them, the Hugger may become part of a quieter routine such as listening to a short story or having a conversation with an adult. Comfort and responses vary between individuals, so observe rather than assume an effect. The product is a foam resource for supervised use; it is not presented here as a treatment or as a guarantee of calm, concentration or any medical outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupport choice and communication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA useful session can include opportunities to say or show preferences. The child may choose a theme, indicate whether they want the panels closer or further apart, or decide to end the activity. Adults can model simple language about comfort and respond to speech, gestures or other communication methods. The handles and hinged construction provide a practical context for these choices, with the adult supporting the individual's understanding and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRespecting a decision not to use the wrap is part of introducing it well. A child can still engage by looking at the printed face or gently touching an open panel. A short discussion about what they notice may be the whole activity. Where the Hugger is used within an individual support plan, follow the relevant assessment and guidance for that person. Do not assume that one child's preferences or experience apply to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan the space and adult support.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opened width of 1500 mm means the resource needs adequate space for the panels to move. Allow additional room for the user and supervising adult, keeping nearby furniture and activity props clear of the folding sections. The 680 mm height and 50 mm depth are also relevant when checking suitability and positioning. Plan the arrangement before inviting the child to participate, rather than improvising in a crowded corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn adult should remain available to assist, observe comfort and help end the activity whenever needed. Ensure the front remains open, the head and face remain unobstructed,d and the user can release their grip. Avoid fastening, forcing or restricting the panels around anyone. These practical arrangements support the intended voluntary use and keep the resource within an appropriate supervised activity. Detailed numerical age guidance and maximum user load have not been stated in the available information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and purchase details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe water-resistant, wipe-clean fabric is a practical feature for a shared resource. Follow the care instructions supplied, check the panels, joins and handles during ordinary equipment inspections, and store the Hugger appropriately between sessions. Water resistance should not be read as a claim about use in every environment or with every cleaning method. Detailed fabric composition is not specified here, so choose cleaning methods through the product guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order includes one Themed Foam Hugger with three hinged panels and built-in handles, in Sea Life, Woodland, Pirate or Dinosaur. Opened flat, it measures 1500 mm wide by 680 mm high by 50 mm deep. Printed artwork, soft foam and an adjustable panel arrangement give adults several ways to introduce tactile exploration and child-led comfort choices, while keeping participation voluntary and responsive to the individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree hinged foam panels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connected rectangular sections can open out or fold around a seated user. This gives the resource more than one arrangement for supervised exploration, with the individual choosing how they participate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in handles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles on the reverse side of the outer panels allow voluntary holding and positioning. Demonstrate their use where appropriate, keep release easy and support the child's control of the activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified opened dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Width 1500 mm, height 680 mm and depth 50 mm help you plan positioning. Allow extra room for folding movements, the user and the supervising adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour selectable designs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea Life, Woodland, Pirate and Dinosaur offer clear theme choices. One selected Hugger is supplied so that the option can reflect an individual's interests or an existing setting theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted visual prompts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children can notice colours, point to details and describe the scene with the panels open. The artwork offers conversation and storytelling opportunities even when the wrap arrangement is not chosen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft foam construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle touch provides a tactile introduction to the resource. An adult can help the child explore at their own pace and communicate what they notice or prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-resistant, wipe-clean fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stated finish supports practical care for a shared resource. Follow supplied cleaning instructions and check panels, joins and handles through your normal equipment routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChild-led quiet activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hugger may be chosen for a comfortable open-front enclosure during a short supervised session. Individual responses vary, and no therapeutic effect or developmental result is promised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear use boundaries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the head and face free, leave the front open and allow immediate release. Adult supervision, individual suitability checks and voluntary participation are essential; never use the panels as restraint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffer more than one way to participate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with the panels open and invite the child to look at the artwork, touch a foam section or try a handle with support. Let them choose whether to continue, change the arrangement or stop. This makes the introduction a conversation about preferences and comfort, guided by their response at each stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sport and Playbase","offers":[{"title":"Sea Life","offer_id":55297993212241,"sku":"164717-164720","price":146.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Woodland","offer_id":55297993245009,"sku":"164717-164721","price":146.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pirate","offer_id":55297993277777,"sku":"164717-164718","price":146.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dinosaur","offer_id":55297993310545,"sku":"164717-164719","price":146.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5267\/3361\/files\/Generated_image_3.webp?v=1791977910","url":"https:\/\/www.sensoryeducation.co.uk\/products\/themed-foam-hugger-with-handles","provider":"Sensory Education","version":"1.0","type":"link"}