This Cuddly, Microwaveable Sloth Soothes Stress, Aches, and Pains

The internet is awash with sloth products. There are sloth Build-a-Bears, sloth socks, sloth tea infusers, sloth flower pots, and sloth coloring books (including one titled Slow Farts). Few of these items are as warm and as cuddly as the Intelex Warmies Cozy Plush Sloth, though.

This microwaveable plush toy, available on Amazon for $20, is the ultimate cuddle companion. Just pop it in the microwave for a minute and it will warm you right up while also releasing a soothing scent. The toy is filled with millet grains and dried French lavender—an aroma that is scientifically proven to help people sleep better.

It makes a great bedtime buddy for children ages 3 and up, but it also helps with some very adult-like problems. According to the company, the toy can be used to relieve stress, arthritis, headaches, sinus pressure, cramps, and various other aches and pains.

Your sloth pal can also be converted into a cold pack by placing it in a plastic bag and sticking it in the freezer for two to three hours. That way, if you bump your head and happen to be all out of frozen peas, you will have something handy to reduce the swelling. The plush toy weighs under two pounds and is easy to clean: Just take a damp cloth and wipe it down.

Intelex offers a wide range of Warmies toys, from everyday animals (like cats, dogs, and frogs) to extinct and mythical creatures (such as dinosaurs and dragons). Some also come in smaller sizes, called Cozy Plush Jr. toys. Check out more of the company's products on Amazon.

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