Heart of Hope — Weighted Comfort Heart for Anxiety & Sympathy Gifts

A weighted heart, made to be held.

The Heart of Hope is a small weighted comfort heart, 7 inches across and 1 pound, made of 100% cotton and filled with whole flaxseed and a quiet scent of lavender. Light enough for a child to carry, heavy enough to feel like company. Made to be held in the palm during anxious moments, set on the chest during rest, tucked into a hospital bed, or sent to someone who is having a hard time and needs to know they're not alone.

This is the smallest, quietest piece in the Parker Mountain line. It doesn't ask anything of the person holding it. It just stays.

Who it's for

• For yourself, on days when you need something steady to hold
• For a child, during big feelings, transitions, or when sleep won't come
• For someone you love in grief, illness, recovery, or a long stretch of hard
• For a friend you can't be with, sent through the mail with a note tucked inside

Made of natural materials. Nothing else.

• 100% cotton fabric, soft against skin, sewn closed by hand
• Whole flaxseed fill, no clay beads, no plastic pellets
• A whisper of dried lavender, naturally scented, no added oils, no synthetic fragrance
• No zippers, no plastic, no metal, nothing that could scratch a small hand or a tender moment

The details

• Size: 7" across, heart-shaped
• Weight: 1 lb
• Fill: Whole flaxseed with a soft lavender scent
• To warm in the microwave: Place on a clean plate. Heat for 30 to 45 seconds. The heart cannot touch the sides of the microwave.
• To warm in the oven: Preheat to 250°F. Place on a cookie sheet (not directly on the rack) and heat for 4 minutes.
• To cool: Seal in a bag and place in the freezer for 1 hour.
• Made by hand in: New Hampshire, USA by a one-woman studio
• Recommended for: All ages, with adult awareness for very young children

Frequently asked questions

Is the Heart of Hope a good sympathy gift?

Yes. It's one of the most-given pieces in the Parker Mountain line, sent to people in grief, illness, hospital recovery, or quiet hard times. It's small enough to mail, gentle enough to hold during the hardest days, and light on words. Many people include a short note when they send one.

Is it safe for children?

The Heart of Hope is recommended for all ages, with adult awareness for very young children. The 1-pound weight is gentle and the fabric is soft 100% cotton with no plastic, metal, zippers, or small parts. Many parents give it to children ages 4 and up. For toddlers and younger, please supervise.

How do I heat or cool the Heart of Hope?

In the microwave: Place on a clean plate. Heat for 30 to 45 seconds. Important: the heart cannot touch the sides of the microwave.

In the oven: Preheat to 250°F. Place on a cookie sheet (never directly on the rack) and heat for 4 minutes.

To cool: Seal in a plastic bag and place in the freezer for 1 hour. Many customers never warm or cool it and simply hold it as it is.