This 5kg and 1.5m x 2m weighted blanket often helps those with Autism and associated Sensory Processing Disorders by providing soothing weighted blanket sensory input.
As a Charity, any profit made from every purchase goes back to helping families with disabled children.
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Product Description
The blanket can help sensory seeking children and adults calm their body, helping aid a peaceful nights sleep. The extra weight can help to relieve anxiety and stress so these can also be used in sensory rooms, classrooms or for calming sensitive situations in your own home.
The weighted blanket for sensory integration is a blanket with extra weight that provides proprioceptive pressure on the whole body.
The proprioceptive system is the body's sensory system, responsible for the internal and external signals from muscles and joints.
The right therapeutic effect of deep pressure directed at this system helps to relieve physical and emotional stress and helps to calm down.
The weighted blanket can be used as a tool for adaptation during rest at home, in educational, rehabilitation and medical centres.
Features:
- Size: 1.5m x 2m
- Materials: Made with soft tactile velour fabric.
- Weight: 5kg
Weighted blankets should always be used with adult supervision.
Important Information on weighted products
- Always consult an Occupational Therapist or health professional before using a weighted blanket or other product. Weighted products should be used with suitable supervision at all time.
- They are not suitable for very young children.
- Use the correct weight of the product, we would suggest that a weighted blanket, does not exceed 10% of the user's body weight. This weight recommendation is however only a guide, please consult an Occupational Therapist or Health Professional.
- The person using the weighted product should be able to remove it at all times; this is essential to prevent them from becoming uncomfortable or overheating. Do not roll someone up in a weighted blanket under any circumstances.
- Weighted products are not suitable for people with certain conditions such as epilepsy, heart conditions, breathing difficulties or circulatory problems.
- The user should not be left under a weighted blanket overnight as they can become overheated and uncomfortable. They are best used as an aid to relax a person before bed and while they get to sleep. Ideally, they should then be removed.
This item is not kept in our warehouse and has been delivered straight from the supplier. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.
Please be aware that only the pillowcase is included; the pillow itself is not included.
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Please note: These products are sold with their intended purpose as described. We cannot be held responsible for any misuse of items where physical force has been used to damage the product or where it had been used in a manner that it was not designed for. If in doubt of its suitability, please get in touch.
VAT: Our prices are primarily displayed without VAT (Value Added Tax), as many of our customers qualify for VAT exemption due to disability. To benefit from this, simply complete a VAT exemption form, and we will refund the VAT on your first order. For future purchases, please create an account so we can update your account to VAT exempt status, ensuring that VAT will no longer be applied at checkout. If you are not eligible for exemption, VAT will automatically be added during checkout.Please note: that some products are VAT exempt by default.