Experience with Weighted Blankets

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My 10 year old ASD son is having difficulty falling asleep at night and I am

looking into a weighted blanket for him. I have been sewing for 30 years, so I

am planning to make it for him. Does anyone have any experience with the

blankets made with the individual pockets filled with beads or sand versus one

piece blankets by SouthPaw? How about fabric choices...flannel, satin, cotton,

fleece...any difference for the kids? Do the kids use them, do they work well? I

might make one for my mom who has restless leg syndrome too... I heard they are

great for that.

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All I do know is that the weight you place in the blanket should be approximately 5-8% of your child's total weight. You may want to contact a store called the therapy shoppe13707 west streetcedar springs, MI 49319(616)696-7441If your child enjoys a particular type or feel of cloth that could be good. The therapy shoppe has the sand pockets which may be goog to buy then place in the blanket you make. That way each one weighs the same, and you can add additional ones if need be. Also google weighted vest, blanket protocols, see what you find. Good luckSubject: Experience with Weighted

BlanketsTo: sList Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 6:30 PM

My 10 year old ASD son is having difficulty falling asleep at night and I am looking into a weighted blanket for him. I have been sewing for 30 years, so I am planning to make it for him. Does anyone have any experience with the blankets made with the individual pockets filled with beads or sand versus one piece blankets by SouthPaw? How about fabric choices...flannel, satin, cotton, fleece...any difference for the kids? Do the kids use them, do they work well? I might make one for my mom who has restless leg syndrome too... I heard they are great for that.

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At the office we use the weighted lap pads that are filled with sand. My kids respond very well to the lap pads. The company I order them from also make the weighted blankets. They are made with flannel. I ordered my swings from this company as well as other products because he was reasonable and he also has a child on the spectrum. The company is Affordable Therapy Solutions 1888-rxautism and www.atstore.com. I hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Ilene Rotman-Wexler M.S. CCC-SLP

Director/Language Link Therapy, Inc.

To: sList Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 1:30:12 PMSubject: Experience with Weighted Blankets

My 10 year old ASD son is having difficulty falling asleep at night and I am looking into a weighted blanket for him. I have been sewing for 30 years, so I am planning to make it for him. Does anyone have any experience with the blankets made with the individual pockets filled with beads or sand versus one piece blankets by SouthPaw? How about fabric choices...flannel, satin, cotton, fleece...any difference for the kids? Do the kids use them, do they work well? I might make one for my mom who has restless leg syndrome too... I heard they are great for that.

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Pressure is very relaxing for everyone. Our kids really need it more than the normal. I have been using multiple blankets and comforters for use for my son to go to sleep, even when it's hot, for years. Don't spend needless money. It's all about the pressure: a blanket and a light weight comforter may do the trick.

Beckerman

All I do know is that the weight you place in the blanket should be approximately 5-8% of your child's total weight. You may want to contact a store called the therapy shoppe13707 west streetcedar springs, MI 49319(616)696-7441If your child enjoys a particular type or feel of cloth that could be good. The therapy shoppe has the sand pockets which may be goog to buy then place in the blanket you make. That way each one weighs the same, and you can add additional ones if need be. Also google weighted vest, blanket protocols, see what you find. Good luck

Subject: Experience with Weighted BlanketsTo: sList Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 6:30 PM

My 10 year old ASD son is having difficulty falling asleep at night and I am looking into a weighted blanket for him. I have been sewing for 30 years, so I am planning to make it for him. Does anyone have any experience with the blankets made with the individual pockets filled with beads or sand versus one piece blankets by SouthPaw? How about fabric choices...flannel, satin, cotton, fleece...any difference for the kids? Do the kids use them, do they work well? I might make one for my mom who has restless leg syndrome too... I heard they are great for that.

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You can make it, put pockets in it and then rice in those pockets and close them. If the rice is on plastic bags better to watch it.Sent from my iPadOmayra Matamoros, MHSA, JD

Pressure is very relaxing for everyone. Our kids really need it more than the normal. I have been using multiple blankets and comforters for use for my son to go to sleep, even when it's hot, for years. Don't spend needless money. It's all about the pressure: a blanket and a light weight comforter may do the trick.

Beckerman

All I do know is that the weight you place in the blanket should be approximately 5-8% of your child's total weight. You may want to contact a store called the therapy shoppe13707 west streetcedar springs, MI 49319(616)696-7441If your child enjoys a particular type or feel of cloth that could be good. The therapy shoppe has the sand pockets which may be goog to buy then place in the blanket you make. That way each one weighs the same, and you can add additional ones if need be. Also google weighted vest, blanket protocols, see what you find. Good luck

Subject: Experience with Weighted BlanketsTo: sList Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 6:30 PM

My 10 year old ASD son is having difficulty falling asleep at night and I am looking into a weighted blanket for him. I have been sewing for 30 years, so I am planning to make it for him. Does anyone have any experience with the blankets made with the individual pockets filled with beads or sand versus one piece blankets by SouthPaw? How about fabric choices...flannel, satin, cotton, fleece...any difference for the kids? Do the kids use them, do they work well? I might make one for my mom who has restless leg syndrome too... I heard they are great for that.

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Here are a bunch of resources on making your own weighted blankets:

http://bit.ly/ba6w4H

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> My 10 year old ASD son is having difficulty falling asleep at night and I am

looking into a weighted blanket for him. I have been sewing for 30 years, so I

am planning to make it for him. Does anyone have any experience with the

blankets made with the individual pockets filled with beads or sand versus one

piece blankets by SouthPaw? How about fabric choices...flannel, satin, cotton,

fleece...any difference for the kids? Do the kids use them, do they work well? I

might make one for my mom who has restless leg syndrome too... I heard they are

great for that.

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They sell weight bags of varying weights usually in a sports store. I would suggest to make or buy two soft blankets - sew pockets & insert the bags. That way a blanket can be washed. You may be able to locate them online for less money.

To: "sList " <sList >Sent: Wed, November 17, 2010 11:09:59 AMSubject: Re: Experience with Weighted Blankets

You can make it, put pockets in it and then rice in those pockets and close them. If the rice is on plastic bags better to watch it.Sent from my iPad Omayra Matamoros, MHSA, JD

Pressure is very relaxing for everyone. Our kids really need it more than the normal. I have been using multiple blankets and comforters for use for my son to go to sleep, even when it's hot, for years. Don't spend needless money. It's all about the pressure: a blanket and a light weight comforter may do the trick.

Beckerman

All I do know is that the weight you place in the blanket should be approximately 5-8% of your child's total weight. You may want to contact a store called the therapy shoppe13707 west streetcedar springs, MI 49319(616)696-7441If your child enjoys a particular type or feel of cloth that could be good. The therapy shoppe has the sand pockets which may be goog to buy then place in the blanket you make. That way each one weighs the same, and you can add additional ones if need be. Also google weighted vest, blanket protocols, see what you find. Good luck

Subject: Experience with Weighted BlanketsTo: sList Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 6:30 PM

My 10 year old ASD son is having difficulty falling asleep at night and I am looking into a weighted blanket for him. I have been sewing for 30 years, so I am planning to make it for him. Does anyone have any experience with the blankets made with the individual pockets filled with beads or sand versus one piece blankets by SouthPaw? How about fabric choices...flannel, satin, cotton, fleece...any difference for the kids? Do the kids use them, do they work well? I might make one for my mom who has restless leg syndrome too... I heard they are great for that.

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I have a friend who makes weighted blankets. they are very reasonably priced and excellent craftmanship. my son loves his! if anyone would like her contact info, please email me at jennbet1231@....

jenn

Experience with Weighted Blankets

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Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 6:30 PM

My 10 year old ASD son is having difficulty falling asleep at night and I am looking into a weighted blanket for him. I have been sewing for 30 years, so I am planning to make it for him. Does anyone have any experience with the blankets made with the individual pockets filled with beads or sand versus one piece blankets by SouthPaw? How about fabric choices...flannel, satin, cotton, fleece...any difference for the kids? Do the kids use them, do they work well? I might make one for my mom who has restless leg syndrome too... I heard they are great for that.