Weighted Blanket...anyone made one?
#21
Well I can't seem to post...this is my third attempt, lets see if this works.
Thanks Carrie and QuiltE! I will ask her therapist. I am one to research so I don't mind that part but I will make sure I do it correct first. And I made a chew toy for her, it is terry cloth since she likes wash cloths and minky for the strap for softness. I am washing it now. It isn't pretty but it was a trial run to see if she would like it.
Thanks Carrie and QuiltE! I will ask her therapist. I am one to research so I don't mind that part but I will make sure I do it correct first. And I made a chew toy for her, it is terry cloth since she likes wash cloths and minky for the strap for softness. I am washing it now. It isn't pretty but it was a trial run to see if she would like it.
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Good Luck ... we'll look forward to hearing what you create.
I just had an idea ... and not sure if it's a good/bad one!
What about one of those lead covers they put over us at the dentist's office when they do X-Rays? It's heavy, not bulky ... and I wonder if they ever replace them and you could use it?
I just had an idea ... and not sure if it's a good/bad one!
What about one of those lead covers they put over us at the dentist's office when they do X-Rays? It's heavy, not bulky ... and I wonder if they ever replace them and you could use it?
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#23
I had thought about the weight belts/sacks, the ones that you put in to add extra weight for you, wonder if they came in 1lb so I could use them in the columns for easy removal. Have to look into that. I have some other ideas, just will have to see what I can find to use.
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If she's a chewer... Food grade refrigerator tubing is fantastic. String it on some yarn if you want. The downside is it acts like a straw for saliva to come out, the upside is its nice and durable. We used them in the classroom since they are discreet and not baby looking. Ps and Q's are also great, you can get them on amazon.
For some kids, a full blanket isn't required. A snake or lap weight like mentioned above can be plenty. Also, they start to lose their effect with time for some kids, so we usually do 20ish minutes on and then 20ish minutes off.
Another favorite squish for some kids is to lay on a mat or blanket and have a yoga ball rolled on their body. The OT should be able to help with that too. We use it as scheduled sensory time for some kids and others like it for deescalating after a stressful time.
For some kids, a full blanket isn't required. A snake or lap weight like mentioned above can be plenty. Also, they start to lose their effect with time for some kids, so we usually do 20ish minutes on and then 20ish minutes off.
Another favorite squish for some kids is to lay on a mat or blanket and have a yoga ball rolled on their body. The OT should be able to help with that too. We use it as scheduled sensory time for some kids and others like it for deescalating after a stressful time.
#30
I am thinking of using some king size pillow cases as the tubing part of the blanket, then make a cover that so it can be removed to be washed. Someone mentioned something like that earlier.
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