How to make a Weighted Blanket.AVI

Weighted blankets and vests have been show to be effective in calming children with Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder. To purchase a ready-made weighted blanket can cost anywhere from $50 to $150. The 32" x 17" blanket shown was made for less than $15 using an old pillow case and poly pellets purchased from a local craft store.

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• weighted blanket
• How-to
• autism
• ADHD
• sensory processing disorder
• anxiety

[lyn2don]

I made two separate pillow-case-blankets, then literally sewed the two of them together. I subsequently have made a Weighted Vest. It was tricky. First I thought to make the channels really narrow, but "narrow" is a terrible idea--it makes the channel very firm and unbending. Another tip: allow extra measurements--to take into account the “shrinkage” that happens once you fill it.

[Crunchy68]

I'm glad to see more people making weighted blankets. I've seen the instant calming effect they can have!

I've just begun making my own. I use sand as a filler because it's cheaper, but I must line my fabric with fuseable interfacing to keep dust from filtering through. Also, I can't wash mine. But they don't get dirty often, and are cheap to replace if really necessary.

I'm thinking of making some modular, to connect with Velcro. I'd like to see how yours turn out!

[josijo76]

Thanks so much for this video...i washed my daughters blanket thinking that there was just beans our something in it...so I threw it in the dryer and well lets just say its a big blob...lol!!! I have 4 kids n I'm a single mother so Im pretty crafty...so I will be making her another...so thanks again!!! :)

[teishlw]

I Love that you made this video! I was actually in the market for a weighted blanket for my son. He has SPD, and you're absolutely right they can be very expensive! I have found my alternative, im gonna attempt to make it this week

[mom2josh]

That was SO sweet of you to take the time to make this, video tape it, and then post it! Thanks so much! My son was just recently diagnosed and I am excited about making one, but had no idea where to start. :)

[SquirrelinSocks]

We used the weighted blanket last night during the thunder storm that moved through the area after midnight. Robbie (age 5, with Sensory Processing Disorder) found it comforting. He says, thanks, Meemaw! I say, Yay for my clever mother! because I didn't have to stay up with him! :D

[TheJoyfulJourney]

Thank you so much! Hopeful way to end a night of online research. I can stop drooling over the pricey ones and make my own. Excellent how-to video as well. Made much more sense using still shots and a pointer. Very complete and easy to follow.

[MrHatchet420]

lol i'm on my brothers youtube account. oops



[MrHatchet420]

Thank you so much!!! Having an autistic child with sensory issues on a very small budget can get really hard. I really wanted to get him one of these the prices are outrageous. Thank you so much!!! I'm just getting started on making one now!