Anti-stress pillows: photo, description, production

You can quickly relieve stress by taking a shower or eating chocolate. But if you work nervously, chocolates will be deposited on your figure, and you won’t even be able to take a shower in the office. An anti-stress pillow can replace sweets and water treatments. This is a fashionable and useful thing; it decorates the interior and protects the owner’s nerves. Its cover contains synthetic or natural fillers.

Anti-stress pillows are becoming increasingly popular today

The synthetic filler (polystyrene, polystyrene foam, silicone) is easy to care for; both adults and children enjoy squeezing it.

Synthetic granular filler for anti-stress pillows

Natural (wool, buckwheat husks, bamboo, herbs) – retains its properties less and requires special care. The first ones are more popular.

Camel wool is a pleasant soft filler that does not accumulate static electricity and does not cause allergic reactions.

Buckwheat husk is a natural filler, which is the remains of buckwheat kernels

An interior item, a toy and a pillow for relieving stress, this is how you can describe an anti-stress pillow with balls inside. Most often, the granules are made of foamed polystyrene, durable and lightweight. The diameter of the balls is about 1 mm, so it feels as if a thick mass is slightly rustling under your fingers and smoothly rolling. Believe the reviews, the feeling is pleasant even for adults, so you want to squeeze this little thing endlessly, stress and bad mood go away quickly!

Anti-stress pillows will help you relax and relieve accumulated fatigue and negativity.

What is an anti-stress pillow

An anti-stress pillow looks like an ordinary one, but its filler and texture during tactile contact allow you to calm down by affecting the nerve endings

An anti-stress pad can look like a regular rectangle, a semicircle under the neck, a cushion, or a funny soft toy.

You can choose a pillow in the shape of a toy for your bedroom so that you can hug it and keep it warm

Soft toys are at the peak of popularity; they are given to both adults and children. Most often, the toy is bright, of an unusual shape, with funny inscriptions; it will easily become the highlight of the interior.

It is important for children to choose a material and filling that can be washed and dried quickly

It is useful to sleep on such a thing, because the small particles inside completely take the shape of the body. Although it wrinkles well, it returns perfectly to its original state. The smooth fabric from which such products are sewn is called supplex - durable, stretchy, non-fading knitwear.

Benefit

The positive effect of the anti-stress pillow is observed immediately as soon as a person takes it in his hands, he seems to change before his eyes. Nervous tension decreases, the adult or child becomes liberated and relaxes.

The beneficial effects on the human body have the following manifestations:

Improved well-being - most diseases are psychosomatic in nature and are caused by constant exposure to stressful situations. Thanks to the anti-stress effect, a person feels much better.
Increased performance - the use of this attribute allows you to get a good night's sleep and rest, which means you have new strength for the working day.
Relaxation - by squeezing a soft pad in your hands, a person gradually relaxes, calms down, and nervous tension goes away.
The ability to disconnect from problems - a slight effect on the nerve endings creates a calming effect, the adult switches and tunes into a positive mood, forgetting about his problems.
In addition to the calming effect, such an anti-stress pillow can cheer up thanks to the cheerful design of the cover. Such textile decor allows you to create an atmosphere of happiness and joy, bringing warmth and comfort to the room.

The anti-stress pillow has a number of advantages and disadvantages, which is why it is very popular:

Bright colors can improve the mood of both adults and children.
Fun design – most anti-stress pillows are made in the form of funny toys that will diversify the design of the room and will become your baby’s favorite toy.
Fits perfectly into the style of the room, adding zest and originality.
Develops fine motor skills - this is especially important for young children who are just learning to talk. In addition, the development of fine motor skills allows you to stimulate the thought process, which is important for both older people and children.
It has a positive effect on mental health, as it helps to relax and calm down, remove irritation and an aggressive attitude.
It is hypoallergenic - the materials used to create such an anti-stress product do not cause allergic reactions or manifestations.
Can replace a regular soft pillow, as it can be used for sleeping during the day and at night.

How to wash a pillow

The knitted antidepressant will appeal to everyone in the household, so it will need to be washed periodically.

To ensure that the pillow does not lose its properties for a long time, you need to follow the rules of care.

Washing Tips

If you use it frequently, clean your anti-stress pillow at least once every few months.
First rub fresh stains on the fabric with a sponge moistened with water and detergent.
When machine washing, choose a delicate cycle, minimum spin speed, add baby powder or delicate care product.
You can clean it with your hands, but do not wring it out. Rinse, let the water drain, then dry on a towel in a horizontal position.
Under no circumstances use temperatures above 40 degrees and bleaches.
A product without a pillowcase can be cleaned by opening it on the side and pulling out the filling; some have a lock for this purpose with protection against accidental unfastening.

It’s good if the pillow has a hidden seam with a zipper, which will allow you to dry the filling, ventilate, or change
Wash the filler in soapy water and rinse well.
When ripping open a pillow with balls inside, be prepared for the tiny electrifying contents to escape and prepare a container for it.
If the granules stick together, beat the toy. If necessary, you can buy new granules and fill the case with them.

Selection, application

There are different anti-stress pillows and choose them depending on their purpose:

They choose for the child based on their interests. There is no need to buy a girl a pink one with glitter, or a boy one in the shape of a car. If your interests are unknown, it is better to buy something neutral - a toy pillow in the shape of a cat, puppy or famous cartoon character. Children can use them in everyday games or sleep like soft toys.
If the purchase will further decorate the room, it should match the color and design. This item is bought with a silk, bamboo or synthetic cover.

Anti-stress sleeping pillows are chosen based on their hardness and comfort. The head should not sag too much. There should be a pleasant feeling. The quality of sleep will improve, neck and back pain will decrease. These are standard square, rectangular products or rollers.

The development of fine motor skills is important at any age. Children begin to think, think, read, speak and write faster

In adults, memory improves, brain aging slows down, and the nervous system relaxes.

If pillowcase pillows are used for sleeping, pillowcases are necessary in any case. Even if the shape is non-standard. You'll have to work hard and sew it yourself or go to a workshop.

Inexpensive synthetic products do not require special care. Wash them by hand or in a machine. If there is a zipper, the balls are taken out and the cover is washed separately without any problems. The granules are washed separately, only by hand:

make a soap solution, liquid or laundry soap or shampoo will do; place the balls in it so that the water completely covers it; leave for 5-10 minutes; stir the soapy liquid with your hands; carefully drain the water so as not to lose the balls; Rinse thoroughly, no foam should remain.

Hand wash one piece:

pour warm water into a basin up to 40 degrees;
add detergent for delicate fabrics, stir;
place the relaxation pillow in the basin and wash it as usual;
rinse in running water;
squeeze a little and put to dry in a ventilated room on a horizontal surface.

Other drying options: hang by the ears on clothespins, wrap in a terry towel.

If the water is very dirty during the washing process, replace it with clean water, add detergent and wash it a second time.

Machine washable anti-stress pillow:

put it in a pillowcase and sew it up (or zip it up, if you have one);
select the manual (gentle) program;
use a product for delicate fabrics;
turn off spin or leave 400 rpm;
after washing, squeeze lightly and send to dry, as in the first method.

In this case, instead of a bag, a pillowcase is used so that if the product with granules ruptures, they will not clog inside the machine and spoil it.

The use of bleaching and aggressive detergents is not allowed for washing. Decorative items are washed twice a year. The pillow they sleep on is the same - after all, they put a pillowcase on it. The toy should be washed once every month or two, especially if it belongs to a child.

A fresh stain is wiped with a sponge with liquid or laundry soap or dish soap. If it is heavily soiled, leave it for 10 minutes. Rinse the soft item completely under the tap or wash the cleaned part. Be sure to remove stains before washing.

Some general tips:

the stray filler for anti-stress pillows is taken out of the case and combed with a large comb;
drip a little of your favorite essential oil onto the washed, dried item in a corner, the smell will remain until the next wash;
If the cover is good, but the filling has deteriorated and cannot be restored, buy a new one - it is inexpensive.

Once you buy a pillow, you will never want to part with it. The product will become a faithful companion at home, at work, and on a trip. Some people buy several different ones so that there is a soft mush everywhere.

Child safety

Due to their light weight and the cute animal in the shape of which the product is made, they have become a popular gift for children. A toy with polystyrene contents is safe for children, since the filler is hypoallergenic and non-flammable, does not absorb moisture, does not dissolve in water, and is frost-resistant.

While playing with a pillow, a child develops fine motor skills of his fingers.

Thanks to the contents through the fabric similar to plasticine, this is an excellent means of developing a baby’s fine motor skills. The balls do not collect dust and infection, do not burst or climb from the inside. But it is necessary to ensure that the child does not eat the contents if he rips the toy. The surface of the product is also safe, because elastic sports suits are sewn from this fabric.

Bright soft soccer ball in the form of a toy with anti-stress properties

Filler

Most of them use a synthetic material called polystyrene as a filler. The pads are filled with a special foamed version of this material, which forms small granules.

The main advantages of foam filler include the following:

Moisture is not absorbed into foam granules, so they can be used even in rooms with high humidity.
This is a very light material - thanks to this feature, even large anti-stress pillows can be easily lifted by a child.
It does not cause allergic reactions, so these anti-stress pillows can be used by allergy sufferers for sleep and relaxation.
Quite durable granules do not crumble, and, as a result, the filler does not come out through the seams.
Such textile attributes, which are stuffed with polystyrene, do not harbor dust mites.

The main advantages of anti-stress pillows with silicone balls inside include:

Softness – it’s pleasant to rest on this product during the day and you can get a good night’s sleep.
Over time, they do not lose their shape and retain their original appearance.
Such textile products can be safely washed not only by hand, but also in a washing machine, and also cleaned.
They have an antibacterial coating that protects against harmful bacteria.
Does not accumulate dust.

The main disadvantages of natural fillers include the rather high cost, as well as special care. Without careful, delicate care, anti-stress pillows with natural filling will quickly become deformed and lose their beneficial properties.

Despite this, such textile products, which are stuffed with wool, have a beneficial and healing effect on the human body. They will be an excellent find for people suffering from the following diseases:

rheumatism;
arthrosis;
arthritis;
nasopharyngeal diseases.

All of the above fillers can be used regardless of the shape in which the anti-stress pillow is made, be it a standard rectangular or square textile product, or in the form of cats, flowers or hearts.

Therapeutic effect of anti-stress pillows

The benefits and therapeutic effect of anti-stress pillows are not exaggerated. The product, even made in the form of a toy, can be used for sleep; it takes on the contours of the body and, by stimulating nerve endings, will help you relax.

A comfortable anti-stress travel pillow will help adults endure the trip calmly

It can be placed under the neck or lower back as a soft massager. The anti-stress effect is achieved by crushing the cover with granules with your hands. There are millions of nerve endings at the tips of a person’s fingers, which is why touching a soft mouse is so pleasant for the nerves. In addition, their rustling and quiet crunching calms a person, forcing him to listen to his feelings and, as a result, calm down. There is knitwear for covers with carbon threads; they have a positive effect on blood circulation in the brain and normalize blood pressure. Pregnant women can place an oblong-shaped product under their stomach, lying on their side, or under their legs to reduce swelling.

The therapeutic effect is achieved in the place affected by the pillow

Varieties

There are many types of anti-stress pillows. Therefore, they are easy to choose for any user, based on the fabric on the cover, the filling, and the decorative design. Anti-stress pillows are adapted to different parts of the body and age characteristics:

The children's model is always smaller and brighter in size. These pillows are made from natural materials. The main thing for children is the safety and hypoallergenicity of the product. It is better to exclude the accessory from a thin case, because a child can damage it and swallow the balls.
A large size is suitable for sleeping. Although it is not very comfortable to sleep on a model with balls inside. But you can choose a different filler that allows you to rest comfortably all night.

A collar pillow is suitable for the neck. It is indispensable on the road, especially on long-distance trips. You can relax or sleep on it; the special shape maintains a comfortable head position and prevents you from falling. The product can also be used when relaxing vertically, sitting in a chair in front of the TV.
A headrest is a small soft accessory for the head. Suitable for babies. It will help adults to relax during a short rest after work, or in sedentary work it will allow them to relax their body if they lean against it for a couple of minutes.
Veneto pillows. Special orthopedic pillows. There is little decorative part in them, but for improving the health of the neck, back and getting rid of headaches, this is an excellent option.

Where to find and buy an anti-stress pillow

Mnushki can be found in almost any gift store in Moscow and St. Petersburg, in the children's toy departments. Typically, such products have an original design and are pleasant to the touch, so they are often given as gifts, because they will delight any person. Manufacturers offer different shapes, colors and sizes. Children can be given in the form of a flower, a fish, a car, a ball, an animal; for adults, more practical ones: rollers, semicircular in shape under the neck for travel. You can find a large assortment and buy it in online stores. On average, a small product costs 300 rubles, a large one – about 1000 rubles. The price is affected by the complexity of the design and size.

Models of anti-stress pillows for children and adults come in a wide variety of shapes and colors

The case with polystyrene contents has a pillowcase on which you can order an original inscription, photograph or logo. This also makes it easier to care for the product; just remove the pillowcase for washing.

Gift options for anti-stress pillows that can be given to adults for the holidays

Why are dusty toys dangerous?

Talking Luntik, soft educational cubes, a whole family of Barboskins, a huge teddy bear and a countless number of hares... What is there in the toy arsenal of a modern child!
Soft toys are given to babies from birth. It is not surprising that by the age of two or three they no longer fit in the nursery. Moms rightly call them dust collectors, because removing dust from them is much more difficult than wiping it off the shelf. Meanwhile, cleaning your “plush friends” is a must. In order to fully imagine the danger that dusty toys pose, let’s look at what dust consists of:

dead skin cells;
mites;
microorganisms;
parts of animal and bird down;
mineral part.

It’s scary to even imagine what consequences such a neighborhood could lead to.

Ticks, and especially their waste products, provoke asthma and allergies.
Microorganisms can cause diphtheria, tetanus, and tuberculosis.
Mineral components provoke the occurrence of bronchitis.
Dust is a favorable environment for the proliferation of streptococcal and staphylococcal bacteria, which, when entering the intestines, cause bacterial imbalance and provoke increased gas formation, as well as the occurrence of gastritis, dysbiosis and other gastrointestinal diseases.

The solution to this problem is systematic cleaning. Allergists advise carrying out cleansing procedures using detergents once a week or two. Also, during weekly general cleaning, you can vacuum toys along with the apartment.

How to choose an anti-stress pillow

Give priority attention to the reliability of the seams, the service life of the product depends on this. Even a small hole will cause the balls to spill out.
Shape and design. Mnushki with photo printing fit harmoniously into any interior, however, when purchasing as a gift, take into account the taste of the future owner. A car driver will find a geometric pillow useful; a young lady will be pleased to receive a heart or flowers. Most often, the product is decorated only with an image, without additional elements, so that nothing interferes with calming the nerves.
For sleep, it is better to purchase a large massager. It's unlikely that you'll sleep on it often, but sometimes a head and neck massage can be helpful.

A wide variety

What do anti-stress accessories look like? There are several varieties of this product:

for the neck;
in the form of a square;
for sleep;
in the shape of a circle;
in cylinder or triangle format.

a type of pillow
Anti-stress models in the form of toys are the most common, as they are not only an excellent remedy against fatigue and blues. Such versions fit organically into the interior, placing bright accents in the space. A soft cat or a funny monkey will decorate the room, making the room cozy and individual. A bright fish or a funny puppy – any version of an anti-stress product looks charming, making you forget about problems and everyday troubles.

All anti-stress pillows are multifunctional because they simultaneously:

develop fine motor skills;
have a positive effect on the psycho-emotional sphere;
become a non-trivial decorative element in the interior;
may become the subject of games;
Great for nighttime sleep and daytime rest.

Photo selection of anti-stress pillows with balls inside for children and adults:

PillowsOrthopedic pillows for sleeping with osteochondrosis of the neck

PillowsFloor pillow as a decorative element