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Meet Pickles, a friend like no other. While he may not have a special sense like his Five Senses Buddies, Pickles has a superpower all his own: the power of presence, comfort, and unconditional love.
Calm, gentle, and always close-by, Pickles is the perfect companion for children who need reassurance, grounding, or emotional support. When big feelings arrive - anxiety, overwhelm, shyness, or sensory overload - Pickles never asks you to explain. He simply curls up beside you, offering weight, warmth, stillness, and security until the world feels safe again.
With soft fur, a soothing weighted body, and a heart full of quiet compassion, Pickles brings peace wherever he goes. He can be heated for cozy comfort, cooled for calming clarity, and taken along on any adventure. Filled with French lavender for relaxation, he helps settle minds, regulate emotions, and drift into deep, restorative sleep.
Features:
▪️ Provides calming deep-pressure input to reduce anxiety and overwhelm
▪️ Encourages emotional regulation, focus, and a sense of safety
▪️ Helps soothe autism-related stress and sensory overload
▪️ Encourages restful sleep and relaxation at home, school, or on the go
▪️ Can be warmed or cooled for extra therapeutic benefit
▪️ Made with eco-friendly materials and sustainable packaging
▪️ Filling: soft PP cotton + medical stones and dried French lavender
▪️ Perfectly weighted at 1.5kg
▪️ Dimensions: 18 x 22 x 25cm
▪️ Suitable for ages 3+
Warm or Cool Comfort
Heat Pickles to stay cozy on chilly nights or to soothe tired muscles, joints, and tension.
Cool Pickles to bring comfort on warm nights, ease bumps and bruises, and enjoy the gentle, relaxing lavender scent.
Heating Instructions:
▪️ 500–750W microwave: heat for up to 60 seconds
▪️ 800–1000W microwave: heat for up to 30 seconds
(Do not overheat. Always check temperature before use.)
Cooling Instructions:
▪️ Place on a clean surface or in a sealed bag in the fridge or freezer for several hours before use
Usage & Care Notes:
Pickles is a special therapeutic toy designed for gentle, loving care. Spot clean only - do not machine wash or tumble dry. Avoid rough play to preserve his softness and safety. With proper care, Pickles will be a long-lasting source of calm, comfort, and emotional security.
Christmas 2025 Shipping Cut-off dates within NZ
Standard Shipping - Thursday 18th December
Courier Shipping - Monday 22nd December
Delivery to rural locations within New Zealand may take up to an additional 3 working days.
Cut-off dates are targets only. Sending before the cut-off dates gives you the best chance of getting your item where it needs to be for Christmas. These dates are correct as of 13 October 2025, but may change due to unforeseen service impacts.
Shipping Options Within NZ
Standard Shipping with NZ
This service is available within NZ for non rural and non business delivery service.
Target Delivery for this Service is 2-5 Business Days
Courier Shipping within NZ
This service is available within NZ for residential and business address
Target Delivery for this Service is 1-2 Business Days
Standard and Courier Shipping Within NZ RURAL
This service is for all Rural addresses. Please advise your RD number at checkout to avoid unnecessary delays.
What are Shipping Costs?
Shipping Costs are calculated at checkout.
Orders over $150 are FREE SHIPPING a $5 fee applies to Rural address
Shipping to Australia
Current shipping timeframes to Australia are 3-10 Business Days If you have any questions regarding your order or timeframes please email us admin@sensoryzone.co.nz
Dispatching and Tracking Information:
We aim to dispatched items within 12-24 hours of order being received (excluding weekends and public holidays, in the event we cannot supply an item, or we need to contact you regarding your order this will be done by email, please keep an eye on spam folder also.
All items come with a tracking number this will be provided after we have fulfilled the order and a link will be sent via email.
If you have any questions regarding your order or tracking you can contact us admin@sensoryzone.co.nz where we will respond within 24 hours.