My son is piling on stuff on top of his bed on top of him every night and a friend just offered to pay for a weighted blanket. He loves deep pressure too, but also wears a weighted vest when at school that they provide. They also provide the pressure vest. I think the weight will help him sleep. He sleeps better with all the pile on him and cries if things fall off during the night.
posted 10 months ago by A MyAutismTeam User
A MyAutismTeam User said:
These blankets come in a variety of sizes, colors, styles and weights and can be used for toddlers through adults. Many companies have even… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I'm looking into a weighted blanket for my daughter. I'm hoping it will help her sleep as well, since she never sleeps past 3am.
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I have just ordered one from tlcsensory.com. She helps pick out a pattern of your choice so that its not just a plain blanket. My son of… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
One website I found was Dream Catcher Weighted Blankets http://www.weightedblanket.net/weightedblanketsize.htm
They explain a lot about the… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I got one for my grandson and he loves it. He uses it many times day and night. We got his from case manager with a doctor's note saying… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I'm making my child's weighted blanket. I was about to buy one, when I came across w/this video: … read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Try Fun & Function it is one of the most cost effective sites I've found for weighted products- … read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
i have bought a weighted blanket and vest for my lil one. The quality is pretty good never had toubles with the products....go to ebay and… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
My son doesnt require that much weight, but I ordered a bed sheet on line that compresses him while he sleeps. Its nice too because it doesnt… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Wow!! My 8 year old son does the same thing! He has a ton of stuffed animals and about 4 to 5 pillows (all different sizes), and it takes him… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Interesting to read about weighted blankets, I never really thought of this before but my son does this too at night, even though to me… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Thanks for everyone's replies. My friend, OT, and I agree and are going with Dream Catchers Weighted Blanket at www.weightedblanket.net… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Thank you for sharing this info. I have a friend who has a weighted blanket that is too light for her child now, and not ehough money to buy a… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I just Googled 'weighted blanket' and found several companies: sensacalm.com, saltoftheearthweightedgear.com, sensorygoods.com, even… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Also my son had problems with sleeping during the night and the neurologist reccomended melatonin 1mg...it helped him alot.
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Do the children that require the weighted blankets at bed time do anything during the day that told you one they needed a weighted vest during… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Not sure exactly what you are asking, but I'll try to reply to the question. My son went into 1st grade this year and the challenges for… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
oo im sorry to hear your child had the effect...but yes sometimes things are not for everyone, with the melatonin we only gave it to him for a… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
If I can make a recommendation, you might consider borrowing one before you buy one to see if your son responds to it. I had one made for my… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
My son was 19 yrs old and over 6 ft tall when a weighted blanket was recommended and he would have needed one in a queen size. Since that… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
EthanMom I was surprised today when Dream Catchers asked how tall my son was and actually recommened a heavier blanket than the 7lbs. They… read more
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