Animal:NEW: Barley the Bunny
Evie Meg x Pulse of Potential Limited Edition
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Meet Barley the Bunny, our limited-edition collaboration with Evie Meg (@eviemeg). Like all our original weighted animals, Barley features extra-long, weighted paws designed to hug you back. Barley helps you stay focused, feel safe, and reduce cortisol levels and anxiety. Whether you're working, studying, or winding down, Barley brings the comfort of a warm hug whenever you need it.
Barley the Bunny uses Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT) a calming technique that applies gentle pressure to the body, similar to the feeling of a hug. This pressure activates your parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for helping you relax, recharge, and feel safe.
When you hug Barley or let his weighted arms wrap around you, it sends a signal to your brain that says:
"You're safe. You can slow down now."
This physical cue helps:
Whether you’re at your desk, in bed, or on the couch, Barley provides an instant wave of calm when you need it most.
Barley is the perfect size to sit on your lap, wrap around your shoulders, or snuggle up with in bed.
Even with weighted arms, Barley can still be washed easily!
We recommend spot cleaning with a damp cloth for smaller messes. For deeper cleaning, hand wash gently using mild soap and air dry.
Machine washing and harsh chemicals can affect the texture of Barley's long fur.
Shipping
We offer free shipping for all orders over $60.
Order processing takes 1-3 business days before shipment. Once your item has dispatched, the estimated delivery time is:
- Canada: 5-10 business days
- USA: 5-10 business days
- Europe: 6-12 business days
- Australia: 6-12 business days
- UK: 6-12 business days
- Rest of world: 14-20 business days
Returns & refunds
We have put so much love into Barley the Bunny and we're confident you will love it too! This is why we have a lifetime money-back guarantee.
If you'd like to order our weighted animal "Friends Pack" or "Family pack" here's how to do that:
1. Add 2 or more weighted animals to cart: these can be any one of our weighted animals. You don't need to click on the "Friends pack" option, this will add 2 of the same animals to cart. You can add for example 1 Barley the Bunny and 1 Sunnie the Sloth to cart which makes the total amount of animals 2.
2. The correct quantity discount will automatically apply at cart
Please remember that all animals in the same order will be shipped to the same address of your choosing.
"As someone with a 10+ year history of fighting mental health and physical illness, I’ve learnt a lot along the way. One big thing being the importance of comforting items. As a child, I loved my dollies and teddies. As an adult, I never really grew out of those things. And why should I? They bring me as much comfort and joy now as they did back then."
"One thing I advocate for, is not buying rabbits as Easter gifts. It is estimated that a whopping 80% of rabbits are abandoned, dumped on the streets, just a few weeks after Easter. When the children are no longer interested, and the parents realise how much care they need.
This is where Barley comes in! I am so happy that Pulse of Potential has worked with me to bring Barley to life, and raise awareness of what real bunnies go through. I am a mum to 3 lovely lionhead rabbits, Charlie, Moon and Floss."
- Evie @eviemeg
Inspired by Evie’s deep connection with her rabbits, even the name Barley has a personal meaning. It was created by combining the names of Bonnie and Charlie, reflecting the real-life love that shaped this project.
Barley helps regulate cortisol (your stress hormone), which can boost focus, improve sleep, and support emotional balance.
Barley gives gentle, weighted hugs that activate your body’s natural calm response: like a cozy version of a weighted blanket.
The pressure helps shift you out of “fight or flight” and into “rest and relax” mode, reducing stress and anxiety in minutes.
With long weighted arms and ultra-soft fur, Barley gives you that “held and safe” feeling anytime you need comfort or grounding.
Our weighted animals use Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT), a calming technique shown to reduce stress and anxiety by lowering cortisol levels and stimulating your body’s natural relaxation response. It’s like a wearable weighted blanket, but way more cuddly.
Yes! We recommend spot cleaning with a damp cloth for everyday messes. For deeper cleaning, hand wash gently and air dry.
Absolutely! Many people love sleeping with our weighted animals for nighttime anxiety or insomnia. Their weight and softness can help calm your nervous system and promote deeper sleep.
Barley the Bunny is designed for young adults but anyone above the age of 5 can benefit from him! Due to his weight, we don’t recommend it for very young children or pets.
Barley weighs 1kg / 2.2 lbs, just enough to provide calming pressure without feeling too heavy. The weight is placed on Barley's paws so it can actually hug you and hold on to you while you work. It’s perfect for hugging while working, relaxing, or sleeping.
Everyone’s nervous system is different. Some people feel relief instantly, while others notice benefits after a few consistent uses. Either way, Barley the Bunny is there for you for the long-haul!
Our weighted animals have been approved by multiple field experts
91%
Felt calmer after using deep pressure tools like weighted stuffed animals.
88%
Felt less lonely and more supported with the use of comforting weighted animals.
82%
Said they slept better and had better focus when using weighted comfort items regularly.
* Results according to consumer studies.
We felt frustrated with the other weighted animals in the market. Regular weighted animals were cute, but they never really worked. They were too small, too light, or they’d slip right off the second you tried to actually use them.
That’s why we designed our weighted animals differently. Barley the Bunny has extra-long, weighted arms that wrap around you and actually stay put while you work, read, or scroll your phone. Barley is like a wearable weighted blanket, but so much more cuddly and practical!
