Theo the Therapy Dog is so much more than a toy; several testers suggested that it be called an emotional support toy. Upon first glance Theo the Therapy Dog appears to be your average stuffed puppy dog. And then you begin to examine him. First, he is weighted! We have all heard of or bought those weighted blankets, this is a weighted stuffed dog. He has multiple bean bags in each of his feet, BUT the kicker is the removable bean bag in his belly that you can either heat or freeze. What a creative, ingenious way to give your child a sense of security and one that is much more portable than one of those heavy blankets. Plus, it can provide warmth or act as a cool compress if ever needed. Theo the Therapy Dog is exceptionally well constructed and survived numerous drops and falls. He is also very, very soft. Great for a kid in tune with sensory and tactile exploration. As if all that wasn’t enough, Theo is gently scented with lavender for a calming aroma. The lavender is especially noticeable when you warm up the tummy pouch. Kids loved his carrying case should they need to take him on a trip. The bottom line for testers is that Theo is an ingenious support item/toy.