World Autism Awareness Day. Co-Founder of Uglydolls Debuts Emotional Support Dolls -Bumpas Dolls
With World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, 2023, newly released BumpasTM dolls can provide much-needed hugs to help kids with autism, or any child who craves a warm embrace, emotional support, and sensory calming.
Bumpas dolls are weighted, super soft plush characters that provide the scientifically proven benefits of weighted blankets. With almost 3 lbs of distributed weight in the doll’s arms and legs, Bumpas mybumpas.com delivers a sense of security, reduced stress, anxiety, and improved sleep quality. Bumpas also help create a calming effect while hugging and holding onto you.
Bumpas’ creator, Drew Matilsky, co-founder of Uglydolls launched Bumpas dolls to provide kids with realistic hugs. “I created Bumpas to give kids a product that can love, hug, and make them feel protected,” says Matilsky. “Parents love that their children feel comforted by Bumpas hugs after school, in a hospital, and at times when they can’t give hugs themselves.”Check out this article about sensory overload to learn more about overstimulation in children.
The four Bumpas characters have their own color, personality and backstory told from the doll’s point of view. There is creative and quirky Shin Shin, daring and adventurous Zeek, gentle and soulful Oz, and cheery and encouraging Lucky. Bumpas are currently available at selection retailers, including FAOSchwarz.com, Amazon, Macys.com, Claires.com, Walmart.com, Barnesandnoble.com, and traditional retailers and hundreds of independent toy & gift stores.
