Stimulation – Why choose Bent?
Since 2018 Big Bent has created calm and presence for people of all ages – children, adults and older people – regardless of their life situation. Many people experience loneliness, inner restlessness, stress or anxiety in everyday life, and this is where Bent makes a noticeable difference. He is the comforting companion that gives the feeling of a hug – without physical contact – and helps reduce both touch deprivation and insecurity.
Bent’s calming weight
Big Bent has a special weight and shape that have a calming effect on the body and nervous system. The deep pressure sensation stimulates the proprioceptive sense — the body’s ability to register pressure and warmth — which can help improve focus, concentration and body awareness. The weight in Bent’s arms helps lower the shoulders and creates a feeling of security, whether you are sitting or lying down with him.
When Bent’s pressure is felt by the body, it stimulates the release of oxytocin, also known as the “hug hormone”. This can contribute to, among other things, reduced stress, greater calm and better sleep. Bent can also help ease both mental and physical restlessness during the day.
Who can benefit from Big Bent?
Large Bent is designed for children aged 6 and up, adults and older peoplewho need extra support in everyday life, including people with, for example: Tysk
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- Anxiety
- Stress
- Mental or physical restlessness
- Dementia
- Need for calm, focus and relaxation
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Practical, durable and sustainable
Vores Bent er skabt til daglig brug og holder længe. Han tåler hyppig maskinvask uden at miste effekt eller udseende og er udviklet med fokus på slidstyrke, brugervenlighed og bæredygtighed. Det gør Store Bent særligt velegnet til både private hjem og professionelle miljøer som børnehaver, skoler, plejecentre og institutioner.
Rengøringen er enkel: tag fyldet ud, læg Store Bent i et pudebetræk og vask ved 40 grader skånevask uden indhold. Hængetørres og må ikke tørretumbles. Store Bent er grundigt testet og overholder legetøjsstandarderne EN 71-1, 71-2 og 71-3 samt er CE-mærket, så du trygt kan bruge ham som hjælpemiddel.
Take a break with Bent – calm, presence and relaxation
Big Bent provides a calming break from everyday life – perfect for:
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- Relax or take a “timeout”
- Improve sleep
- Relieve mental and physical restlessness
- Reduce stress, among other things, and promote calm
- Experience security and presence without physical contact
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Important information
Big Bent is not a toy, but an assistive aid that provides support in everyday life. Always read the instructions for use for advice on how to get the most out of Bent.
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- Weight: 4.5 kg
- Height: 420 mm
- Width: 660 mm
- Recommended age: 6+ years
- Material: Polyester
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- Item no.: 1239
- HMI: 115136
- Quality test: CE marked
- Toy safety test: (EN 71-1-2-3)
- Tested according to Danish Standard: EN-ISO21856:2022
- Machine washable at 40°C without filling. Hang to dry.
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“We use Bent in connection with grounding and low arousal in everyday life. We use Bent in different ways depending on the person seeking him out. Bent evokes a sense of care in many women, as they often want to look after him and give him care, while men tend to experience Bent more as a source of security and comfort. Several times, we have heard comments such as ‘He is cute, but ugly,’ which makes the individual smile.”
We have experienced that Bent can help reduce our use of psychotropic and pain-relieving medication when we create one-to-one contact between Bent and a staff member. We only use Bent together with a staff member, and he is put away when not in use. It is all a deliberate professional tool used by the staff, and we are very attentive to when and how we use Bent.
Bent is often used together with Snoezel and music as one of several tools we have. We have also experienced good results using Bent as a pain-relieving tool. By working with grounding, the individual can achieve calm and may at times fall asleep or simply relax.”
– Care home near Silkeborg
