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🧸 “How I finally found moments of rest in a body that always has to work hard 💛”

Why Lotgenootje’s weighted stuffed animals really make a difference for your sleep, stress, and sense of safety.

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by Lieke Johanna
Last update: April 15, 2026

Hi, I’m Lieke Johanna. Many people know me from Ziek Positief, where I coach Lotgenoten daily who are living with chronic illness or mental struggles. But behind Ziek Positief, I’m also just a person—a young woman who knows firsthand what it feels like when your body is never truly still. I was looking for more peace and security, both physically and mentally. And since experiencing Lotgenootje, I sincerely can’t live without it anymore. 💛

1. Lotgenootje gives my nervous system an immediate signal of safety

From my background in healthcare, I know how important the nervous system is for relaxation. But knowing and feeling are two different things. What I noticed when I started using Lotgenootje, is that my body received a signal of safety much faster. It was as if my body understood: you can finally let go for a moment.

🧘‍♀️ Helps to pause that physical restlessness for a moment

✨ It is precisely those little moments that make the difference

🫶 Gives my body a signal that I am safe

2. A sense of security when things get to be a bit too much

There are days when my energy is low and the pain is intense. In those moments, I grab my Lotgenootje. Not because it solves the pain, but because it gives me a feeling that I’m not alone in that moment.

💛 Feels like a little piece of security that I can hold onto myself

🫂 A bit of extra support when things are physically and mentally heavy

🧸 Works even in moments when I just don’t have the words

3. The gentle pressure helps my body to truly relax

What makes Lotgenootje special is the weight. That gentle, deep pressure on your body (deep pressure stimulation) ensures that your brain receives a signal to produce calming hormones. It helps my body let go of daily tension more easily.

🌙 The weight helps my body settle down and find peace faster

🛌 Provides a sense of security that you miss with a normal stuffed animal

💤 Makes the moments of rest throughout the day more valuable

4. My support is always there, wherever I am

Lotgenootje is with me all day long; we get up together and we go to sleep together. But even during the difficult moments, such as trips to the hospital, check-ups, or admissions, my support is always there.

📍 Easy to take along to every appointment

🏥 Offers familiar support during medical treatments

☁️ Always a tangible point of rest close at hand

5. You can feel that Lotgenootje was made with care

What I personally find important is that something is made safely and carefully. That you can trust what you are using. You can tell that a lot of care went into Lotgenootje: in the material, the feel, and the finish. That brings peace of mind.

✨ Durable and easy to keep clean

🌿 Made from soft and skin-friendly materials

✅ Feels sturdy and high-quality

6. Not a miracle cure, but an indispensable source of rest

Let’s be honest: this doesn’t change my illness and it doesn’t take my symptoms away. But it does give me something that is at least as important: moments of rest in a body that often has to work hard.

🌈 Makes the daily reality a little bit lighter

✅ Immediately gives a sense of comfort and security

🧸 Doesn’t feel like just a stuffed animal, but like a little piece of safety

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