I got this for my three month old baby. I got her six year old brother the big hippo (he's obsessed). People do need to realise that this hippo is *tiny*. Right about 7.5" long, not much longer then your standard nail file. That said, it's perfect for my baby! It has some weight to it - not much, literally a couple oz. But it's perfect for my little one to grasp and chew on and such. I like to warm it and hand it to her after putting her in her carseat. It takes about 20seconds in my microwave, the instructions recommend 10seconds, but my microwave is really tiny and not super high powered. Once heated, I scrunch the grains about a little to distribute the heat, it helps. I really like that the outer is cotton. Given its going to be chewed on, I prefer that to polyester. The arms, legs and head are stuffed with what I assume is polyester fiberfill, the body has the corn grains, and the ears and tail have no stuffing. Because this was going to a baby, I washed it per the instructions. First with a wet soapy cloth, then washed off the soap with a cloth that was wet with water only. Then hung it near our woodstove to dry. I got it quite wet, without soaking it, so the corn stayed dry. It was pretty effective and simple enough. Obviously I'd prefer I could put it in my machine in a mesh bag because, easy. But I don't mind the handwashing, either. I also love the texture of the fabric, it feels like a soft cotton towel (it's not plush like regular polyester stuffys). It'll be a great texture when my girl starts teething. I also love that I can freeze it. It'll be great to do that in summer when it's super hot out! Or when someone has a bump. Pictures are of my six year holding both dolls, and the small one with a measuring tape for reference on size. Overall, I think this purchase is fantastic. And it really is a wonderful size for my baby. I also love that she and my son get to match! So cute! Read more
So this is actually really tiny . I thought it would be a normal size but it wasnt oh well it's still madd cute Read more
Really tiny but incredibly cute. My intention is to pop him in the freezer from time to time. In the meantime, he's just cute to have around. Read more
I wish it stayed heated a little longer, but my kiddo loves it and thinks it’s the most adorable little thing! I haven’t used it for cold yet, though. Heats up really fast!! Doesn’t smell. It is very small though. Read more
a cute little boo-boo bear to keep in the freezer in case my little grandson gets a bump. Inexpensive and FSA eligible. Small for little ones. I haven't had to use it yet, thankfully, but it is a cute little happy hippo. Read more
Bought this for a gift and it was much, much smaller than expected (barely 1/4 the size of a standard Warmie). The recipient was happy with it and it gets the job done but still disappointed by the small size. Read more
The Thermal-Aid Mini Happy The Hippo is adorable and really helps soothe my child’s bumps and bruises. The soft, plush cover is cuddly and kid-approved, making it way easier to apply than a regular cold pack that kids often resist. It heats up quickly in the microwave and stays warm for a good 15-20 minutes, or you can pop it in the freezer for a nice cold compress. The size is perfect for little hands and small bumps — not too bulky or heavy. My toddler loves hugging it when feeling ouchy, and I love that it’s reusable and safe, without any harsh chemicals or mess. A great little comfort item for the medicine cabinet or daycare bag! Pros: Cute animal design kids love Soft and cozy cover Effective hot or cold therapy Easy to use and reusable Perfect size for toddlers and small kids Cons: Cover isn’t removable for washing (spot clean only) Heat lasts 15–20 minutes, so you may need to reheat for longer use Overall, a delightful and practical cold/hot pack that makes first aid a bit more fun for kids! Read more
I bought the monkey for a friend and I think it's really cute :) I personally am not telling her it's a thermal plush because I've seen the reviews on if you overheat it in the microwave... lol. But as a normal stuffed animal with beads inside or something, I think it works just fine! It is a little small, so note that. Worth 10 dollars? I think it would have been better as 5 or something because of how small it is, honestly. It is a nice material though, kind of like one of those older/vintage stuffed animals which I like. I think it would definitely be perfect for a child considering how small it is. But if you like little stuffed animals then it would be perfect for you :) Overall really small and cute, price could be lowered though. Heating this up may not be the best idea because of the corn inside. Read more
