dooday24 Report post Posted June 9, 2007 has anyone used weighted blankets and did u find them helpful was thinking of getting reece one but wanted to find out if anyone else knew about them first. as they r abit expensive thanku lv donnaxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deedee Report post Posted June 9, 2007 has anyone used weighted blankets and did u find them helpful was thinking of getting reece one but wanted to find out if anyone else knew about them first. as they r abit expensive thanku lv donnaxxx Hi Donna I just had a look at the ones on ebay.I'm a machinist and I actually used to trade on Ebay pre ASD days!! I've reckoned up how much it would cost to actually make one of these and to be honest it actually works out cheaper to buy one off there I ship all my fabric in from the States but by the time I get say 4yds of cotton and fleece (approx $20 + shipping) plus batting,plus pellets its not worth it... That said M LOVES his quilts I've made him and they are quite weighty so going on our experience Reece may enjoy having one.You could always look for a lap quilt as they are sometimes cheaper to buy and if you're going for a lightweight say 2-6oz they will have the same effect.If buying from the states watch the customs charges think if its over $30 you get charged excise duty.HTH Dee X Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted June 9, 2007 thanks for the info really appreciated lv donnaxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaman Report post Posted June 9, 2007 I bought one online from the US for my son, had a friend bring it over when she visited, and he hated it. He couldn't get to grips with what he was supposed to be doing with it. So it got put in a drawer to be tried again in a few months. But the (NT?) woman that my friend stayed with here before coming to see me with it, got it out of the suitcase every night to sit with as she said it calmed her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishingwell Report post Posted June 9, 2007 He couldn't sleep because he felt like he was floating like a astronaut in space as he was falling asleep. This was also the reason he'd waken so many times during the night, he was very distressed and said it was a terrible feeling and couldn't get back to sleep. One night I put a very heavy fleece blanket over his bed because he was shaking so much with nerves. He fell asleep and never waked tell the next morning. The next night I left the blanket on his bed and this was the first night he slept through-out the night. Continued this for several weeks and it was amazing. Bought him a Canadian goose feather quilt from Argos heaviest tog i could find and he loves it. Only have sleep problems now when we go on holidays and can't bring the quilt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyque Report post Posted June 9, 2007 You can apply to charities to fund weighted blankets, I got some money from Cerebra to buy one for my dd, just waiting for it to arrive now to see if it works. I have high hopes because she likes to wrap herself up in a quilt rather than wearing clothes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted June 9, 2007 what is a weighted blanket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystaltps Report post Posted June 10, 2007 "It does exactly what it says on the tin" . They are used for children with sensory issues, who like deep pressure, it calms them. C's OT recommended we get one for him. Haven't got around to it yet, but now summer's here I need to do something - he has a really heavy, thick duvet and the sweat is pouring off him as we speak! If people don't mind me asking - can you not buy them in the UK, and how much do they cost? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishingwell Report post Posted June 10, 2007 Your right about the heavy duvet. We had to install air conditioning in his room to stop him smothering. His is the only room in the house that has it. So the duvet and the air conditioning wasn't very cost effective. 'But he sleeps.' I don't know how much a weighted blanket costs try e-bay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted June 10, 2007 My friend sells makes them to order and sells on ebay, loads of different themed fabrics. They do work out quite expensive though (I think last time I checked they were �75 for the large ones) because it's expensive to get the materials. Karen x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted June 10, 2007 THANKU EVERYONE DEFINETLY LOOK INTO GETTING ONE FOR REECEXX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deedee Report post Posted June 10, 2007 My friend sells makes them to order and sells on ebay, loads of different themed fabrics. They do work out quite expensive though (I think last time I checked they were �75 for the large ones) because it's expensive to get the materials. Karen x They were probably the ones I was looking at Karen tell her they look great!! I know how much work goes into something like that. If she needs any good fabric suppliers I have a *ahem* just a few on my favourites lol...I'm a bit of a fabric addict Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyque Report post Posted June 10, 2007 I've ordered from http://www.bearhugblankets.webeden.co.uk/ I'll let you know when it arrives but they are linked to the NAS so they must be ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dolly Report post Posted June 10, 2007 Hi Mandyque Who are cerebra ? Dolly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyque Report post Posted June 10, 2007 Hi Mandyque Who are cerebra ? Dolly Cerebra is a charity who help brain-injured children and children with neurological conditions, autism is included in their criteria. Here's a link: http://www.cerebra.org.uk/Grants/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dolly Report post Posted June 10, 2007 Thanks Dolly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikergal Report post Posted June 11, 2007 Thanks Mandyque, that's a really interesting site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyque Report post Posted June 12, 2007 No problem, I'm glad to share the information I have with anyone who might need it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V1971 Report post Posted June 15, 2007 Do they ask about your income? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted June 15, 2007 i was goonna ask that as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noetic Report post Posted June 16, 2007 My friend sells makes them to order and sells on ebay, loads of different themed fabrics. They do work out quite expensive though (I think last time I checked they were �75 for the large ones) because it's expensive to get the materials. Could you give me the URL/address of your friend's Ebay shop please? �75 is still very cheap... compared to the American prices (and shipping) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
