This little dino, from Target’s Pillowfort line of kids’ décor, had a viral moment on TikTok a couple of years ago. As a sleep writer (and stuffed-animal lover at heart), I picked one up to try.

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 ...