Question for the group on weighted vests

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Hi everyone,

 

I have a question on weighted vests. My 4 year old nephew uses a weighted vest

at head start. At his IEP meeting yesterday his teacher suggested to his mother

(my sister) that maybe it would help him at home. He has behavior issues, they

claim he does not know where is in space, sensory issues, diagnosed as verbal

Dyspraxia (by Developmental Pediatrician) (same office who diagnosed my son,but

different doctor). Has ST 2x a week (for those who are wondering). Autism has

been ruled out at same appt at this time.

 

Question is this:

Please keep in mind she can not afford to purchase one at a store or online.

 

I know several of you have made your own weighted vests for use at home.

 

How do you make a weighted vest at home?

 

We know to use either sand bags or bean bags for weight in the pockets.

What can we use for the vest itself?

patterns,directions,ideas for materials (just what to use),websites we could use

to tell us how to make one. We plan on sewing this our selves. We need to make 2

of them (3 year old little brother also needs one).

 

Thank you in advance for all replies.

 

Jeanne

NH