The Armbie

Nearly Perfect!

Wow… what an incredible find! I discovered Armbie from the Ehlers-Danlos Society website. I frequently subluxate my shoulders and am always looking for more comfortable ways to allow my shoulders to relax within a normal range of motion. Armbie gives gentle, cradling support that allows me to relax and/or hold books more effortlessly. I used the size guide and went with the Medium (I’m right on the border of medium and large), but I really like compression, so I think I’ll actually buy another in Small for when I just need a squeeze but don’t need my arms free to hold things. The only thing that would make this better is it coming in a cooling fabric (which it sounds like may be in the works), as I live in a humid/tropical climate. I could happily wear this thing all day like a tube top, and then just slide my arms in whenever they need a break. I’ve also slept with it a few times, and it’s really nice to be able to support my shoulders from different positions when needed… and just slide them right out when not needed.

Saved me on two international flights!

When I first saw the Armbie in a TikTok, I audibly gasped. I swear this is the product I've been wanting for YEARS. I've told my husband "I wish they made adult swaddles for plane rides" so many times... and now there is one! I am 5'6", size XL in women's, and a 36I bra so I got a size Large, and I think it was perfect. I could have even sized down, but it would have been really snug. I wore it the entire time on two 12-hour flights and it was perfect. I am hypermobile, and this was exactly what I needed to be able to relax on the flight. No more death-gripping my crossed arms! YAY! I freaking love this thing and would give it 100 stars if I could.

Pleasantly surprised, super comfy

We only just receievd our Armbie’s and have not yet travelled with them. They fit well and are very comfortable, either for snoozing or reading. They will get their ‘field trial’ later this year when we go to Europe. I will add to my review then. Oh, they are easy to refold and fit back into the integrated pouch, just watch the video online ;)