https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 21:12:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weighted-blankets#post-2531708 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 23:01:32 +0000 MommySLP 2531708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: like Mrs. Oatmeal, I use them with some of my speech kids. They're great for kids that have some higher sensory needs &amp; need some feedback/regulation. The occupational therapist I work with suggests with young kids, you should use 10% of their body weight---so for a 30lb kid, should be a 3 lb blanket. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weighted-blankets#post-2531695 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 22:22:46 +0000 kitty 2531695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't used one but I read this really interesting article about weighted blankets for special needs kids and the author made it sound like it was really a wonderful solution for them:</p> <p><a href="http://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/insomnia-special-needs-kids/" rel="nofollow">http://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/insomnia-special-needs-kids/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weighted-blankets#post-2531686 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 22:05:27 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2531686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used them extensively when I did speech therapy with kids with autism and other behavior/developmental issues. We started with a 5lb blanket and moved up from there if needed. You can also get weighted 'lap buddies' - like a stuffed animal/pillow pet that is heavy and sits across the child's lap. Compression/weighted vests were another popular option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weighted-blankets#post-2531681 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 22:02:17 +0000 mrswin 2531681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I have looked into this a little because I think it might help my DD. We seem to be dealing with some sort of restless leg issue...we're trying to find a new doctor first </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weighted-blankets#post-2531510 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 19:24:52 +0000 avivoca 2531510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping for you! We do not but my friend uses one for her son. He is 5 and they started using it last year. It does help calm him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weighted-blankets#post-2531407 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:15:00 +0000 sorrycharlie 2531407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone use a weighted blanket for their LO?</p> <p>How old is your LO and what weight is the blanket? When did you start using it? </p>