Noetic Report post Posted January 17, 2005 I have long needed to pile lots of duvets on me to get to sleep, but with the heating on now, I just get too hot. Does anyone know of a place to buy things like weighted quilts, vests etc. in the UK? I really crave deep pressure a lot but I'm sweating here... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted January 17, 2005 Hi, I don't know of anyone in the U.K. Try this, they ship them to the UK. http://members.aol.com/mtcustomblankets/weightedblanket.html This might help http://www.paains.org.uk/autism_forum/inde...148;start=0#top Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted January 17, 2005 If you go to ebay and type in weighted blankets you will fing some matches, all in the US though. I think many of them are being sold by the same people as on Nellie's link. Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noetic Report post Posted January 17, 2005 Thanks for the links, I found lots of links but most just said they only deliver to the US or Canada. I was actually thinking of getting a few cheap wheat bags and sewing them into an old pillowcase, so I could take them out to wash the thing, but in the long run I'd like a proper one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted January 17, 2005 Noetic I think the way they display the postage costs on the email listing is a bit confusing. The bottom two postage options are to worldwide destinations. Best thing to do is drop an email on the address given to clear the matter up. Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noetic Report post Posted January 17, 2005 (edited) I think the way they display the postage costs on the email listing is a bit confusing. The bottom two postage options are to worldwide destinations. Best thing to do is drop an email on the address given to clear the matter up. On their Ebay store, it quotes about $60 postage to the UK. The other stores I found (a while back) did only ship to the US and/or Canada (according to their own guidelines). Edited January 17, 2005 by Noetic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted January 17, 2005 I suppose it's down to the sheer weight of the thing, especially if it is being sent by email. Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noetic Report post Posted January 17, 2005 I suppose it's down to the sheer weight of the thing, especially if it is being sent by email. Simon LOL do you think they scan them in? It is a problem with WEIGHTED goods tho I suppose! What I meant in my last response was that my comment about not shipping to the UK was not about THOSE merchants but about those I had found before. It would be great to find a UK merchant though, the only one I know of SHOWS them on their site but no options show up: http://www.tfhuk.com/viewproduct.asp?ID={E...EB89FB}&catID=3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted January 17, 2005 Have you thought of ordering a catalogue? Or sending them an email asking for the information. The post and package seems reasonable. Mainland UK only : Orders under �60 = 10% Over �60 = �6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noetic Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Have you thought of ordering a catalogue? Or sending them an email asking for the information. The post and package seems reasonable. I haven't got a response from them yet. THe US site shows the weighted blankets (not cheap) so I am not sure if they even do them here. A catalogue would be poison for my finances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinqgirlracer Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Hi TFH uk do weighted blankets but there rather expensive. call 01299 827820 for a catalogue, or put TFH UK in your brouser. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noetic Report post Posted January 18, 2005 I got a response now: Yes we do sell the weighted blanket In two sizes the small Is 86 x 66 cm product no : 9wtbl & costs �115.75 the large Is 152 x 84 cm product no : 9wtbld & costs �159.75 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noetic Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Also, this place ships body pillows to the UK, they are supposed to provide firm support and sound a bit like the hug machine: http://www.vitalityweb.com/backstore/Comfort-U.htm One would be $155.95 inc. shipping to the UK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolJ Report post Posted February 7, 2005 right folks, had a message today from school they want to put a weighted vest on scottie, to try and keep him still. Must admit not having heard of weighted things, missed this thread earlier I immediately thought of physical restraint, visions of chemicals came into my mind. But after panicking I looked up weighted on this site and of course I realise that its not what I thought it was lol! Anyway does anyone else have experience of these weighted things. Scottie loves cushions and weight piled on top of him. He is always crawling under things,burrowed like a like mole! The amount of th etimes I almost trod on him cos he is buried lol! If anyoen else has had experience of weighted clothes etc. could u please let me know how u get on with em, have had a quick read through the thread but will look again now. Take care all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted February 7, 2005 Hi Carol, It's sooo nice to have you back!! Have you heard of Temple Grandin? She is a woman diagnosed with autism who has built her own squeeze machine. Fascinating woman with a fascinating story. Her website: http://www.templegrandin.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katkin Report post Posted February 7, 2005 Hi weighted clothes and blankets certainly seem to work and calm some people down. I think as noetic said it's the deep pressure. One little lad I work with loves to lie on a mat on the floor while I roll with some pressure a peanut ball (large shape thing, larger than a space hopper) over his trunk and legs. Another girl I worked with liked nothing better than someone throwing a weighted blanket over a her and leaving her in darkness. It's worth a try and if school are willing to fund I'd let them give it a go. If it works then you could expend for yourself. Love Kat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolJ Report post Posted February 7, 2005 thanks nellie and katin, must admit scott burrows himself under blankets and cushons, god knows how he breaths but he goes still, i just have to check every now and then to make sure he is breathing. He obviously enjoys the sensation. I will speak to school tomorrow and see what they are proposing to do. Thanks for your reassurance guys (once again). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baileyj Report post Posted February 16, 2005 This is such a coincidence, Max's OT yesterday told me about weighted vests, and gave me this website weightedvest.com. It was invented by a Mom of an ASD child, our OT swears by em. She says it satisfies the need for deep pressure and will help calm Max when anxious or stressed. Sorry noetic, its for children so won't help in your case, but may help some of those looking for childrens products. Jo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baileyj Report post Posted February 16, 2005 sorry folks, not sure if I did the link properly its: http://www.weightedvest.com Jo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirstie Report post Posted February 19, 2005 Hi all, Lewis's OT asked me if i had anything like an old gillet type thing as she was going to experiment with putting something in the seams at the bottom to weigh it down.She also suggested that i fill a kiddie rucksack with bits n bobs and let him wear it as the deep pressure on the shoulders is quite calming for him, even letting him wear it while doing tasks/basket work. I did this but the nursery complained that it can't be one rule for one and another for the rest hmph (don't ask, they still think his refusal to wear his coat outside is his own difficulty and refusal to comply with nursery rules ) Lewis's OT has suggested loads of games to like the roly poly one in a blanket etc. These weighted blankets etc seem so expensive! Lycra tops (like the cycling tops or the swim outfits) was another suggestion she gave me! Hope this helps. Take care, Love Kirstie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baileyj Report post Posted February 23, 2005 its only an idea, but what about one of those swimming jackets, the ones in places like mothercare, they have pockets in with foam blocks that can be removed, perhaps you could replace the foam block with something heavier? Jo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna Report post Posted February 27, 2005 Carol, another good idea that OT told us about was to get an old jumper and to stitch along the top of the arms, then fill the arms with rice or lentils. You then stich up the bottom of the sleeve and lie the body of jumper on a chair and when the child sits on it you put the arms over their legs, this helps them to stop fidgiting and they seem to like the security that the weight gives them. best wishes Donna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zemanski Report post Posted May 5, 2005 the traditional way to weight curtains is to use pennies in the hem - they don't rust or swell so you can wash the clothes zemanski Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
