Hi, Anyone know anything about weighted blankets? Where to buy, expense etc. Why do some of us feel like we need pressure applied to our bodies?

Do a search for blankets in the search box on this page and you will see some other posts about this item. There is at least one post with a person who has ordered one. He no doubt can help you.

Who knows 'why' anthing happens? It is impossible to say why. If you like it, do something about it and enjoy. Personally I like lots of blankets and two heavy down sleeping bags.

Best wishes, MM

I don't necessarily need heavy blankets but I have found I have to have at least a sheet from my knees to my shoulders to fall asleep.

When I was younger I was often told I was like the "Princess and the Pea" because I could feel any lump in the bed. I hate those old mattresses with the buttons on them because those buttons would drive me nuts!!!!!!

Dream Catcher blankets

a google search will turn them up.

Good Luck

ME :D

There is a sound psychological reason for this (I assume it is the same principle):

The programme "The Woman Who Thinks Like a Cow" on UK TV (BBC2 or maybe Channel Four) showed the famous Tample Grandin, an autistic woman who famously is renowned for her work in cattle welfare etc. using a cattle-press type system that she copied from the holding unit used hold cattle static during innoculation.

The principle is that deep pressure has a calming effect on the body, lowering stress levels and heart rate.

I would guess that is it.

See "hug-machine" on the great site that is wikipedia.

Edit: Forgot to put the name of the programme in - all the rest was there - lol.

Think that was the name of it anyway.

i work with austic people and i've heard that with that disorder quite often people have a sensation that they are floating, and the weighted blankets help them feel secure. it's worked wonders for some people i've seen, but others have no interest in them.

if you cant find any, let me know and i'll see where we got ours at work

The theory is that the weighted blankes provide deep stimulation that drowns out sensory "noise" in hypersensitive people and thus provides a calming effect.

This is analogous to wrapping babies snugly in swaddling clothes to quiet them down.

ME :D

Go to http://www.abilitations.com/ and go to the "Abilitations Store".


They have weighted vests and other similar products, but if you want weighted blankets, here is the link: https://www.schoolspecialtyonline.net/ECommerce;jsessionid=28330C0C7484714C1852B7565FD69 33F

I have found many products that are useful for myself and my students who have ADHD, including dynamic seating products that allow movement during seating. They have been very helpful in increasing focus and engagement during instruction: https://www.schoolspecialtyonline.net/ECommerce

Ok, disregard the last two links. They don't work for some reason. Just go to the first link; then, to "Order Online"; and finally "Browse". You can then search for "weighted blanket" or whatever you're interested in.

A question for the original poster: Is the weighted blanket for an adult or a child? If for a child, I would suggest first talking to an occupational therapist who specializes in sensory integration issues. The OT would be extremely helpful in terms of how long to use the weighted blanket for (my understanding is that it should not be used overnight, as it may actually end up decreasing the effectiveness of the weighted blanket. Plus it can get really hot under the weight of the blanket!) and if it is even the right tool for the child. If for an adult, I hope the weighted blanket helps!