£27.50

Woven Soft Sensory Weighted Blankets.

Weighted blanket

Occupational therapists view weighted blankets as part of a broader sensory integration or environmental strategy rather than a standalone cure for ADHD or sleep disorders. Research reference is here. It is recommended that if you would like to know more about the benefits for your child - please speak with an Occupational Therapist or your Doctor.
Retrospective and qualitative studies (including UK and European research) show high user satisfaction. Parents and occupational therapists frequently report that children with ADHD experience improved emotional regulation, reduced restlessness at bedtime, and a greater sense of safety. However, researchers note that better adherence to sleep hygiene routines may also play a major role in these perceived improvements. Research reference is here .
Research suggests that the deep pressure stimulation provided by weighted blankets can help lower physical arousal and reduce anxiety symptoms, which indirectly helps individuals feel calmer and transition better into daily routines or bedtime. Research reference here .
Users of any age do report that their use of a weighted blanket does help by providing a gentle pressure on the muscles this gives a = 'I have you securely - feeling'.
I feel that this particular blanket would provide a benefit to anyone over the age of 5 - at home, on holiday, on a flight (including general travelling).

Supplied in a zipped bag. Glass bead filling 0.8 to 1 cm in size spread evenly throughout the blanket. High quality stitching with the beads being retained in their own squares throughout the blanket. The Minky Dot is a raising of the outer soft material into a round 'lump' - duplicated many, many times throughout the surface of this blanket - this gives another tactile feeling of re-assurance for the person using it.

Cotton and Polyester material

If the person is relaxed - concentration and quietness often arrives.
3 Different sizes - 3 different weights. To suit adults or children (The Medium and Large weighted blankets are not suitable for under 5 year olds and please exercise the usual safety supervision particularly near lit stoves and open fires) Whilst these blankets are not known to be inflammable to the point where they are unsafe - no clothing or materials are totally safe.
- SMALL = 3kg / 5lb = Approx 540mm x 490mm Medium Grey Colour throughout Minky Dot on one side for a reassuring and sensory feeling. £27.50 ( Suitable for those above the age of 5 )
- MEDIUM = 4.5kg / 10lb = Approx 1040mm ( 41 inches ) x 1520mm ( 60 inches) - White with Black stars (see images) £37.50 see separate listing ( Suitable for teenagers and Adults)
- LARGE = 9kg / 20lb = Approx 1520mm ( 60 inches ) x 2030mm ( 80 inches ) - White with Black Stars (see images) £47.50 see separate listing (Suitable for teenagers and Adults )
- V.A.T. = Not applicable for any of these items. Frisson8 is not registered for V.A.T.