# Cuddly Aromatherapy Hot Hugs Plushies Soothe Kids with Lavender and Chamomile By Edgar Griggs | Published 2009-01-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warm-hugs-at-home-hot-hugs References: [shareasale](http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=11212&userID=299415&productID=457442820) Hot Hugs are adorable little [plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worry-monster) that are packed with a wheat sachet that contains [lavender and chamomile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-calm-cotton-set). Just pop the wheat sachet into the microwave for a few seconds, then place the sachet inside the Hot Hugs plushie for a soothing, all-natural toy that’s great for calming kids down at night. Lavender and chamomile are standby [aromatherapy herbs for relaxation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-pillow1) and de-stressing, making Hot Hugs a plushie worth putting in every kid’s toy bin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Aromatherapy Toys:** Opportunity to create a range of plush toys infused with different scents for relaxation and stress relief. - **Natural Sleep Aid:** Potential to develop products that combine the comfort of a plush toy with the calming effects of aromatherapy to aid in a good night's sleep. - **Therapeutic Plushies:** Innovation opportunity to create stuffed animals that offer therapeutic benefits through the use of specific scents. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy:** Toy manufacturers can explore the integration of aromatherapy in their products to offer additional benefits to children. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for companies in the health and wellness industry to develop and market plush toys with aromatherapy properties for relaxation and stress relief. - **Sleep Aid:** Sleep aid companies can expand their product offerings with plush toys infused with scents known to promote relaxation and better sleep. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anxiety Soothing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugimals-antianxiety-plushie.md) - [Weighted Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugz.md) - [Warming Weighted Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-hugs.md) - [Comforting Pillow Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow.md) - [Compact Aromatherapy Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aromatherapy-sachets.md) - [Mental Health Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-calmness-crew.md) - [Weighted Heating Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearaby-warmables.md) - [Sensory Calming Weighted Plush Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpas-dolls.md) - [Scent-Infused Weighted Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snuggle-sense.md)