Cute dog toys usually come with a catch. They look funny on your coffee table, your dog goes feral for about seven minutes, ...

Stuffed animals have a special place in the hearts of children and adults alike. The best stuffed animals can evoke warm memories of comfort and, unsurprisingly, kids usually grow quite attached to ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

You’ve probably heard of weighted blankets (or even weighted hoodies, robes and eye masks). But there’s a new craze: weighted stuffed animals — and they’re exploding in popularity on social media ...

Critters for Cuties, a nonprofit that collects and hands out new stuffed animals to hospitalized children, has donated more ...

I’ve been a fan of Warmies for years. After all, what’s not to love about cuddly toys you can pop in the microwave (or freezer!) for instant relief? Each plush weighs roughly two pounds and is scented ...

One third-grade teacher is making memories that her students will cherish for a lifetime. Kelsie Lynn, 28, tells PEOPLE about a special moment she shared with her students after allowing them to bring ...