Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Comfort Cub?

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  • A Comfort Cub is a therapeutic weighted (4 pounds) teddy bear.

  • The outside of the Cub is made of a soft furry fabric.

  • The inside is filled with weighted pea-sized beads which provide healing through deep touch pressure. 

  • A gender-neutral color bow is tied around the Cub's neck. In addition, there is a removable card that comes tied around the neck of the Cub.

  • The weighted Comfort Cub provides healing comfort in the arms of a person experiencing Broken Heart or Takotsubo Syndrome 

  • The Cubs are not customizable, we do not alter the weight of the Cub.

 The world's first weighted therapeutic bear 

​The Comfort Cub is the world's very first weighted therapeutic teddy bear.  It was invented with love by founder Marcella Johnson in 1999 after the loss of her infant son, George.  She created this therapeutic tool to ensure that no other woman would ever have to leave the hospital empty handed after such a devastating heartache. The Comfort Cub is specially weighted and is intended to simulate the comfort of cradling a newborn. This weight can help alleviate physical aching in the body brought on by Broken Heart Syndrome or grief.

While the initial intent of The Comfort Cub was for child loss, evidence shows it provides profound relief for any traumatic life event. This includes having to leave the hospital while your baby is still in the NICU, the loss of a spouse, parent, loved one or even a beloved pet. It has also been effective for stress associated with anxiety, depression, adoptions, autism, domestic or child abuse and those experiencing divorce or any other form of loss or trauma.

The deep touch pressure from holding The Comfort Cub triggers the brain to release key neurotransmitters  and "the cuddle hormone", which causes the body to relax and feel comforted. The Comfort Cub has been scientifically proven to decrease heaviness in the chest & aching in the arms, as well as other physical manifestations of a distressing loss. Our goal is to get the Comfort Cub into the arms of as many people who are suffering from a broken heart due to significant loss or trauma in their lives as we can.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • How much does the Comfort Cub weigh?

    • Four (4) pounds​.

  • Can you customize the weight of the Comfort Cub?

    • No, we do not customize the Cub's weight.​

  • Do all hospitals offer a Comfort Cub to parents who lost a child?

    • ​Many hospitals offer a Comfort Cub to a parent who lost an infant. If your hospital does not currently offer a Comfort Cub, please let us know by emailing us at info@thecomfortcub.org

  • I am a parent who lost an infant, how can I get a Cub?​​​

    • If you have lost a child please fill out our Child Loss form to receive a gifted Cub.  

  • How did you determine 4 pounds was the right weight for the Cubs?

    • After a lot of research and customer testing, we learned that 4 pounds was the perfect weight to provide the healing touch for gravity, pressure-touch healing in the arms of a person going through Broken Heart Syndrome or Takotsubo Syndrome.

  • Do you sell other accessories for the Cub?

    • We do not sell accessories, however we do have a companion Feelings book for children.

  • How much does it cost to ship a Comfort Cub?

    • We ship individual cubs via USPS Priority Shipping Flat Rate.  You may look at the USPS website for rates.​  

  • What is your shipping rate for a case of Cubs?

    • We use FedEx to ship cases of cubs. FedEx rates vary depending upon shipping location.

  • Do you provide any discounts?

  • Do you have a question we haven't listed?  Email us at info@thecomfortcub.org