HowdaHUG is a sensory and portable chair for kids. It "feels like a hug" when you sit in a HowdaHUG chair. The HowdaHUG is often used as a device to help a child in school. It can be utilized to support the posture, sharpen concentration, foster classroom tolerance, and strengthen the core by allowing proprioceptive and vestibular input. The benefits of HowdaHUG include enhanced concentration, better focus, less fidgeting, increased eye contact, and calm sitting on the floor or in a chair.

HowdaHUG materials are both safe and environmentally friendly. It is made of renewable American Basswood, the lightest of the hardwoods, and 100% cotton canvas. The HowdaHUG seat includes adjusting straps, and by loosening the straps, it may grow with the child. For smooth rocking, the chair is built with an internal cushion in the hinge where the seat meets the floor.

HowdaHUG comes in three different sizes:

• HowdaHUG (Petite) seat is a wonderful "first chair" for young kids and will help develop good posture. It is specifically made to aid children from the ages of 3 - 5+ years in feeling secure in their surroundings.
• HowdaHUG1 (Large) ensures smooth rocking and cradle-like comfort for a calm and peaceful seating experience. It is designed for children aged 7 - 9+ years.
• HowdaHUG2 (Medium) is narrower to accommodate taller and slender kids ages 5 - 7+ years. Stronger HUG feelings can be created by adjusting the straps.

Parents, teachers, and therapists use and recommend HowdaHUG chairs for children with diagnosed and undiagnosed issues including:

• ADHD
• Down syndrome
• Cerebral Palsy
• Asperger’s Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum disorders
• Reactive Attachment Disorder
• Sensory processing disorders
• Low tone, Specific learning disabilities, and more

Benefits of HowdaHUG in classroom

1. Lightweight:

• HowdaHUGs weigh 2 lbs, making them lightweight and convenient for small children to carry with them.

2. Versatile:

• HowdaHUGS can be used on various surfaces. They offer a comfortable method to sit on the floor and allow for both rocking and an upright back support.
• They can be used in a wide range of chairs, including the majority of school chairs. Perfect for beach chairs, theatre seats, and bleachers. It has even seen one used to adapt a sled.

3. Portable:

• Everywhere you travel, HowdaHUGS are simple to roll and carry. They can go from one classroom to the next, on field trips, to restaurants, concerts, therapy sessions, or wherever they are needed.
• They have their own carrying handle when rolled. They can be stored flat, taking up very little space in the house, the car, or the school.

4. Medication-free alternative:

• The HUGs allow for children to move while seated. For many kids, doing some exercise helps them concentrate and think through problems more effectively.
• This seating option supports a non-medication approach to meeting the requirements of kids who benefit from movement during the school day.

5. Visually appealing:

• HowdaHUGs come in bright primary colors. The Petite seat is available in all red or all cobalt blue.
• The HUG 1 and HUG2 have a combination of red, blue or purple, and yellow or our new 2018 calming colors, natural, olive green, and cobalt blue.

6. Durable:

• American basswood and durable cotton canvas are the materials used to create our HowdaHUGS Basswood is hardwood. The chairs are made from a blend of materials that makes them both light and strong.
• Additionally, the bottom hinge of the HUG and HUG2 has an additional layer of reinforcing vinyl to allow for the strong rocking that some kids require.