# Calming Philanthropic Pillows Herbal Animals Are Made From Naturally Occurring Materials By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-07-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herbal-animals References: [herbal-animals](http://www.herbal-animals.com/) Herbal Animals are cute and cuddly sleeping companions filled with organic herbs and seeds that release a [calming scent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-pillow1) to lull children into a peaceful slumber. Each pillow is environmentally friendly, both in its construction and its materials, and each one is manufactured in the United States. Stuffed with naturally occurring ingredients known for their relaxation properties, such as chamomile, echinacea and lavender, the [furry sleep-buddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worry-monster) are designed to relieve stress and help one to unwind. As well as making a conscious effort to use Eco-Friendly, locally sourced products, the company also donates a portion of its profits to philanthropic charities geared toward bettering the lives of young children and animals such as The Humane Society, Save the Children and Feed the Children. **Contact Information** Herbal Animals [website](http://www.herbal-animals.com/) Herbal Animals on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/herbalanimals) Herbal Animals on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/herbalanimals) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Sleep Aids:** Herbal Animals' use of naturally occurring and locally sourced materials presents an opportunity for eco-friendly sleep aid innovation. - **Philanthropic Product Lines:** Herbal Animals' donation of profits to children and animal charities presents an opportunity for philanthropic product line innovation. - **Organic Stress-relief:** Herbal Animals' use of organic herbs and seeds that release a calming scent presents an opportunity for organic stress-relief product innovation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Children's Sleep Aid:** Herbal Animals' focus on soothing children to sleep with natural ingredients presents an opportunity for the children's sleep aid industry to focus on holistic solutions. - **Eco-friendly Home Goods:** Herbal Animals' use of locally sourced products presents an opportunity for the eco-friendly home goods industry to focus on sustainability. - **Philanthropic Retail:** Herbal Animals' donation of profits to children and animal charities avails an opportunity for the philanthropic retail industry to consider cause-specific product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comforting Pillow Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow.md) - [Anxiety Soothing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugimals-antianxiety-plushie.md) - [Mental Health Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-calmness-crew.md) - [Weighted Plush Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugarounds.md) - [Adorable Organic Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-stuffed-animals.md) - [Soothing Body Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soothing-body-pillow.md) - [Anxiety-Reducing Weighted Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxiety-reducing-weighted-pillow.md) - [Weighted Knot Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugget.md) - [Weighted Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugz.md)