Weighted products such as, blankets lap pads and neck wraps are very popular tools in the world of Occupational therapy. One product I have found to work well with Christopher is a weighted neck wrap. We use this when he is having difficulty sitting for story time, or sitting at the dinner table. The pressure seems to help him calm down a little bit. Click the link below for a great explanation of why weighted products work.
http://www.sensorycraver.com/weighted-products-c-55.html
When I first started looking into weighted items, I saw how expensive they are and so I did not even try to get any. But then one day I saw a few Critter Piller in a consignment store. I decided to purchase them and make my own neck wrap to see how the work. I’m so glad I did. Making your own is quite easy, so here goes.
Directions:
- Get a Critter Piller, or something like them. You can purchase a Critter Piller for about $10.00. I got mine for $3.00 at consignment. I like Critter Pillers, because they have zippers. :)
2. Open the back and remove half of the stuffing.
3. Spread 2lbs of butter beans evenly throughout the pillow. I used butter beans because they are bigger and can spread more evenly.
4. Place a layer of stuffing over the beans to keep them in place.
5. Zip and enjoy!
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