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weighted body warmers / blankets

Mrs Mummy

Has anyone ever used either of these things on their child? 

My daughter has now been confirmed as having ADHD & started medication today. She will be re-assessed for Aspergers once her medication has taken affect, but the last three assessments she had all showed very likely for Aspergers aswell.  I just wondered if a weighted body warmer would help calm her during the day.  I put a heavy blanket on her bed two nights ago and for the last two nights she has slept right through.  She hasn't slept all night for the last 8 months!!  It could just be coincendence though.

The body warmers cost quite a bit so wanted to know if anyone had any feedback before I shelled out for one.

Thanks. x

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  • My mum made me a weighted blanket for my birthday this year. I turned 19. :D

    All she did was order the filling used in those little bean bags you get in PE then filled little fabric squares with them, then attatched each finished bean bag to a sturdy fabric. Throw a duvet cover over the top and I have a fulling functioning weighted blanket that's not only helped me sleep but stopped me rolling about as much, meaning I'm not as tired or achy the following morning.

    You can buy body warmers with the segmented pockets for the feathery down, if you have a crafts type you know, you can just order the correct filling and put a few into each segment of the body warmer. It'll be a heck of a lot cheaper than buying one online, trust me, a weighted blanket costs around £300 online :S

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  • My mum made me a weighted blanket for my birthday this year. I turned 19. :D

    All she did was order the filling used in those little bean bags you get in PE then filled little fabric squares with them, then attatched each finished bean bag to a sturdy fabric. Throw a duvet cover over the top and I have a fulling functioning weighted blanket that's not only helped me sleep but stopped me rolling about as much, meaning I'm not as tired or achy the following morning.

    You can buy body warmers with the segmented pockets for the feathery down, if you have a crafts type you know, you can just order the correct filling and put a few into each segment of the body warmer. It'll be a heck of a lot cheaper than buying one online, trust me, a weighted blanket costs around £300 online :S

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