She loved what I made, and it helped turn her life around. Weighted (or ‘gravity’) blankets have been shown to have [therapeutic properties - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317037.php] that can dramatically improve the quality of life for people dealing with different challenges including autism, insomnia, ADD, and ADHD, in addition to a wide range of anxiety and hypersensitivity disord
ers. If you are one of these people, or care for one, and you’re interested in exploring non-pharmacological options, you owe it to yourself to see if weighted blankets can offer you a chance to [rest a little easier - http://www.medicaldaily.com/weighted-blanket-adults-how-deep-pressure-touch-helped-me-sleep-better-through-419522]. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Each weighted blanket needs to be specially tailored to its user, making up no more than 10% of their total body weight. Some controversies exist around them being safe for kids and babies, but these concerns are easily put to rest if the blanket is of adjusted size and weighting to suit their special needs. The only real dangers posed are by care-givers who don’t fully understand the implications. I only need to know the individual’s height and weight in order to design a weighted blanket that is safe, and ideally suited to their body. I use small plastic beads to add weight to my designs. In order to ensure that weight stays evenly distributed across the blanket’s surface, I divide them equally, and stitch them into a grid of ‘pockets’ that line each blanket. This keeps the beads relatively in place, and gives the blanket a quilt-style aesthetic on one side. For an added cost, I can also decorate my weighted blankets in patterns, textures, different fabrics, and a mixture of soothing colours, also suited to the owner’s needs and preferences, making their weighted blanket unique and all their own. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NEXT
If you’re new to the idea of weighted blankets, and are wondering if they’re right for you, the freely accessible introduction to [this book - https://books.google.ca/books?id=4u8ZDAAAQBAJ&lpg=PA84&ots=9EbWqsImF3&dq=weighted%20blanket%20american%20medical%20association&pg=PA80 =onepage&q&f=false] should answer most of your questions. But if you’re ready to have me design you a gravity blanket that’s just for you, please [contact me - ?] today. The first step towards a happier, better rested life begins with a friendly no-pressure conversation. I look forward to hearing from you.
