Helping children get a better night's sleep
*Post contains affiliate links Parents are increasingly turning to the therapeutic benefits of weighted blankets for kids with anxiety & associated sleep issues. But what’s with this extra weight and how can it help anxiety? Let’s take a look. How Can A Weighted Blanket Help Anxiety? If you’ve ever woken up under a pile of…
*Post contains affiliate links Looking for a durable, quality handmade weighted blanket to help you or your child sleep better? In the wake of their increasing popularity, weighted blankets have become increasingly mass produced, with production of blankets often outsourced to places like China. And whilst mass produced doesn’t have to mean lower quality, of course…
*Post contains affiliate links Did you know restless leg syndrome is thought to affect as many as 1 in 10 people in the US (source)? If you or your child are one of them, you’re probably no stranger to symptoms such as an irresistible urge to move your legs, crawling feelings in the feet, calves and thighs,…
Weighted lap pads are increasingly being used in the home and school for children with sensory needs. Often most helpful for fidgety children who struggle to sit still or focus, weighted lap pads are most commonly used by children with anxiety, autism (ASD), attention deficit disorders (ADHD) or a sensory processing disorder (SPD). Essentially a…
Curious about the benefits of weighted lap pads for ADHD? Increasingly used by parents and teachers to help children with attention deficit disorders calm down & focus better, weighted lap pads are both easy to use and affordable. Smaller in size than a weighted blanket, they’re also very portable, making them practical to use at…
If you’re wondering ‘what’s the best fabric for weighted blankets’, this article will help. Along with the weighted blanket filling & size, it’s one of the most important factors to consider. However, it’s almost impossible to specify a general ‘best weighted blanket fabric’, as the fabric that suits one person, won’t necessarily suit another. So, the key is…
*Post contains affiliate links. Want to know where to buy poly pellets for weighted blankets? People are increasingly turning to the therapeutic deep touch therapy of weighted blankets to help symptoms of insomnia and anxiety, as well as autism, ADHD and sensory processing disorders. But weighted blankets don’t always come cheap, so if you’re looking…
Do you have a young child with sensory needs who struggles to calm down? Then a could really help. Weighted Stuffed Lap Animals For Sensory Integration Recent research from Harvard found the deep touch pressure of weighted items, such as weighted lap pads and vests, has a calming, grounding effect on many children with sensory processing…
*Post contains affiliate links Does your child struggle to sit still at mealtimes or focus at school? Weighted lap pads for kids are an increasingly popular sensory aid that help many children calm down and focus better, both at home and in the classroom. Below we’ll look at how weighted lap pads work, the benefits…
*Post contains affiliate links Weighted lap pads are becoming increasingly popular as a natural and affordable way to help both kids and adults relax and self sooth during the day. So if you’re thinking of getting one and are looking for some weighted lap pad guidelines to follow, the truth is there aren’t any ‘official’…
*Post contains affiliate links Looking for research on weighted vests that backs up the therapeutic claims? Like weighted blankets, research studies on weighted vests is limited. The good news though, is that some does exist. Let’s take a look. Weighted Vests and Deep Pressure Stimulation Similar to a weighted blanket in how it works, a…
According to the Sleep Health Foundation, (PDF) around 1 in 3 people have at least mild insomnia. It’s a growing problem for many of us and increasingly prevalent in children. So if you, or your child, suffer from sleep issues, you could find the gentle pressure of a weighted blanket helps you drift off to…
*Post contains affiliate links. If you’re looking to the therapeutic benefits of a weighted blanket to help you get a better night’s sleep, you’re part of a growing wave of people, with insomnia or anxiety, doing the same. But if you’re looking for an organic weighted blanket (cotton or otherwise), you may have noticed they’re not…
*Post contains affiliate links If you’re thinking of trying the deep pressure therapy of a weighted blanket to help ease insomnia, stress or anxiety, you’re not alone. A bit like a soft ‘hug’, the gentle pressure of a weighted blanket is thought to help calm the nervous system and aid sleep. And more and more…
*Post contains affiliate links. Do you or your child have Asperger Syndrome? Then you’re probably familiar with how it can lead to sleep and anxiety issues. In fact, according to the Asperger’s/Autism Network, studies suggest that around 73% of children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) experience sleep problems. Many people with Asperger’s also experience the world…
*Page contains affiliate links Do you or your child have autism? Then you’ve probably heard about the therapeutic benefits of weighted blankets for autism, sensory processing disorders, ADHD, ADD and Aspergers. In fact, weighted blankets are increasingly being used to help with a range of common issues, from insomnia to anxiety – but what many people…
*Page contains affiliate links. Want to enjoy the benefits of a weighted blanket without heating up at night? Then a COOLMAX cooling weighted blanket for adults could be just what you need. Whilst the therapeutic benefits of weighted blankets have proved a blessing for many of us with anxiety and sleep issues, for those prone to overheating,…
Do you have a child with a sensory processing disorder? Then you may have heard about the therapeutic benefits of weighted blankets for sensory kids. Children with sensory processing disorders find information coming in via the senses difficult to process and often have a sensitivity to common stimuli such as noise, light or touch. This…
Let’s face it, we all need a good nights sleep. Sleep plays an essential role in our health and helps supports our immune function, metabolism, memory, learning and other vital functions. But according to the National Sleep Foundation, up to 70 million Americans are affected by sleep issues. And in the UK, sleep issues in…
* Page contains affiliate links. Heard about the benefits of weighted blankets for sleep and anxiety, but worried they’ll make you hotter than your oven at full blast? The good news is that there are some excellent weighted blankets for hot sleepers on the market, designed specifically with you in mind. Whilst weighted blankets aren’t necessarily…