Looking for a weighted blanket

sophiepop · 14 Oct 19, 09:22 PM

I would like a weighted blanket for my Daughter and would really appreciated some recommendations.

Thanks

Mollysue · 14 Oct 19, 09:56 PM

We bought one for my daughter a few weeks ago koala weighted blanket, was quite expensive however it is good my daughter has anxiety problems and she is sleeping much better using this.😊

sophiepop · 14 Oct 19, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Mollysue

We bought one for my daughter a few weeks ago koala weighted blanket, was quite expensive however it is good my daughter has anxiety problems and she is sleeping much better using this.😊

Thanks, I�ll have a look

BarryandCaron · 14 Oct 19, 10:12 PM

Walmart usually have them.

Leia Organa · 14 Oct 19, 10:38 PM

Have you got an OT currently involved? Sometimes they will let you trial an item. There's quite a bit of guidance round using weighted blankets such as not leaving on overnight but removing once child is asleep. I know Fledglings do a weighted blanket

jo williams · 15 Oct 19, 02:32 AM

Costco have them if you are a member.

daftmum · 15 Oct 19, 03:11 PM

My daughter has just bought this one on eBay. She loves it! This price was for the biggest heaviest version

I think the recommendation is 10% of body weight (my daughter is 18) she has asd and adhd and is already feeling the benefit of the blanket

**mandco** · 15 Oct 19, 06:56 PM

The biggest issue with weighted blankets is they are user based depending on your personal needs/sensory requirements and so what works for one person won't for another
My local autism centre offers a try before you buy and I'm glad we did as ds really didn't like the weighted blanket he does however like the weighted teddy I made for him.

Another option is the new fidget bum blanket from chewigem
chewigem/product/fidget-bum/ We haven't tried it yet as they are new and kind of pricey but it seems like it might work well for ds as its meant to give them the comfort of extra pressure which is what he likes but without the added weight.

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	15 Oct 19, 06:56 PM mandco VIP Dibber ✓Premium Member
mandco VIP Dibber Join Date: Mar 08	The biggest issue with weighted blankets is they are user based depending on your personal needs/sensory requirements and so what works for one person won't for another My local autism centre offers a try before you buy and I'm glad we did as ds really didn't like the weighted blanket he does however like the weighted teddy I made for him. Another option is the new fidget bum blanket from chewigem chewigem/product/fidget-bum/ We haven't tried it yet as they are new and kind of pricey but it seems like it might work well for ds as its meant to give them the comfort of extra pressure which is what he likes but without the added weight.