Originally Posted by livenlearn124
My SIL has asked me to make a "weighted blanket" for my autistic niece who is hyper sensitive. It is supposed to comfort her in stressful times, like during storms.
Has anyone heard of them, or possibly have made them?
I have a 13 year old with autism. After trial & error what we found worked is non pil fleece. It feels soft, not scratchy and does not shed, pill or need the edges finished. I use 2 pieces 1 yd X wof. I sewed them together with a seam down thhe middle. Then I stitched columns about 3 " wide. Every other column I would put 1/2 cup or so of poly pellets. I would sew crosswise about 3 " from the original seam. After securing the first row of pellets I would alternate columns so eventually I hd a checker board pattern and everyother pocket had pellets. Cost ? around 50 dollars. I believe they should be 10-15 % of body weight. I have an 175 lb kid and there is no way I could lift one his body weight! If more weight is desired make a second blanket. I hope this helps.