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CHONKERS will be available through Kickstarter as a limited pre-order on Tuesday, October 6th.   You can sign up at https://chonkers.co or on Kickstarter if you would like to be notified when the campaign goes live to become a backer. When we launch all backers will be able to pre-order at a significant discount as a thank you for supporting the project.

We will be live very soon! We will be launching our campaign on October 6th! You can sign up at Chonkers.co or on Kickstarter here if you would like to be notified when the campaign goes live to make sure you are able to order at the discounted price! When we launch all backers will be able to pre-order at a significant discount as a thank you for supporting the project.

We love CHONKERS and want you too as well! We will need plenty of help. There are a lot of ways you can join us to make sure we are able to bring CHONKERS to life.  Join our mailing list at https://chonkers.co or on Kickstarter here to be notified when the campaign goes live.Follow and talk to us on Facebook or Instagram @getchonkers  Back the project on Kickstarter as soon as live to help us reach our goal. Provide feedback on the product and concepts or offer your own ideas by reaching out to us at support@chonkers.co or on social media. Tell friends or colleagues who could potentially use the product about the campaign

The initial bear will be $55 with Sensory packs available for $15-20 each, but will be offered for 50% Off that price on the first day of the Kickstarter Campaign if you back in the first 24 hours as a thank you to supporters who have been with us from the start helping develop this product and bring it to life.

The Kickstarter Campaign will be launching on October 6th.  You can sign up at Chonkers.co or on Kickstarter here if you would like to be notified when the campaign goes live 

If you would like to reserve the Day 1 Supporter you can  put down $1 today.

One of the main goals of CHONKERS is to create a product that brings the benefits of weighted blankets and more at a much lower price  while still offering a premium product with the highest-quality materials.

Not sure if you will be able to support the project on Day 1? No problem. There will be discounted pricing for all backers throughout the campaign. 

The size of the discount will depend on how early you back the project The Kickstarter Campaign will be launching on October 6th.  You can sign up at Chonkers.co or on Kickstarter here if you would like to be notified when the campaign goes live If you would like to reserve the Day 1 discount by putting down $1 today and we will refund the difference as long as you purchase during the 30 days of the Kickstarter campaign.

Kickstarter is a platform that exists to help bring creative projects to life.  Kickstarter is not a store, backers pledge to projects to support them. To thank their backers for their support, project creators offer unique rewards or significant discounts on the productProjects are  "all-or-nothing" to minimize risk for everyone. Funds are not released until the project meets its goal to ensure the product will be able to come to life. If the product does not meet its goal backers will not be charged.

CHONKERS weight is completely customizable so it is entirely up to you and can weigh from 1 lb up to 8 lbs. You can add or remove weight as you need to.

At launch we will be offering weight and heat packs that can be added to your Chonker.

Depending on the success of the campaign and interest we will be able to introduce cooling packs, essential oil scented packs, and sound packs. If there are packs or options that you are particularly interested in please reach out to us here to let us know!

Chonky Bear is the only animal that will initially be available. However if there is a particular animal that you would love to see please contact us here or reach out to @getchonkers on instagram or facebook to let us know!

Sensory products such as weighted blankets and clothing have been used for decades to help reduce anxiety, improve mood, help with insomnia, and promote calm for adults and children.But can something as simple as weight really increase your mood and help you relax? In reality it is not much different than the science behind a hug. Have you ever experienced the calming feeling of sitting on the couch with your cat curled up on your lap? Or how you seem to instantly fall asleep when you are laying down with your infant child nestled into your chest?Chonkers simulate that same sensation to naturally relax your body. The concentrated weight of Chonkers provides deep touch stimulation when on top of you. This pressure helps relax your nervous system and creates a familiar sense of comfort by increasing serotonin and melatonin levels while decreasing cortisol levels—improving your mood and promoting relaxation.To learn more check out our article on Weighted Stuffed Animals and Deep Touch Therapy.

Heat can be great for comfort, cramps, relaxation, cold nights, and more.   The warmth creates a familiar sense of comfort and can provide a form of heat therapy by increasing the extensibility of collagen tissues; decreasing joint stiffness, reducing pain, and relieving muscles in the post-acute phase of healing byincreasing blood flow. The increased blood flow to the affected area provides proteins, nutrients, and oxygen for better healing.To learn more check out our article on Microwavable Stuffed Animals and Heat Therapy.

Yes! Chonkers are designed to be machine-washable to allow for daily use and travel.Most weighted products are not able to be machine washed due to the materials used or the inability for non-commercial machines to handle such concentrated weight, however, Chonkers modular design not only allows you to customize which Sensory Packs you are using, but also remove all of your packs and wash the outer layer. Making your stuffed animal easier to keep clean and take anywhere. To learn how to wash check out the Chonkers Washing Instructions.