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Weighted Blanket

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:36:35 -0500

$120.00
Weighted Blanket - close to 6 pounds - poly pellets, cotton terry, organic cotton/bamboo velour, hand dyed in blues and pinks, like a coastal sunset.
approx. measurements are 29"x38"

Weighted lap pads, wraps and blankets can have a calming effect to people with Autism, ADHD, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sensory Integration Disorder and other issues. Soothing touch in addition to weight to neck and shoulders may be helpful to sensory processing.

Children love soft and cuddly fabrics, that is why I chose organic Cotton/Bamboo Velour. Usually weighted blankets are made out of cotton or fleece fabric. Cotton is nice and cool but not as soft and fleece tends to make one sweat. For children that heat up easily this could be uncomfortable. Bamboo/organic cotton velour has a beautiful drape, is wonderfully soft and is pleasant for your body temperature. Bamboo fabric is soft, absorbent, antibacterial, UV resistant, hypoallergenic, thermo-regulating.

Poly pellets are sewn into an inside pillow, which is divided into "pockets" to keep pellets from collecting in just one area. The inside pillow is sewn from a squishy cotton terry. Beautiful hand dyed organic Cotton/Bamboo Velour is covering the insert like a pillow case. The pillowcase is sewn, turned and top stitched in a way that prevents the insert from moving around. I added additional stitching across all fabrics.

Even though there are 2 separate fabrics keeping the poly pellets in place, I recommend checking the pillow, pads, wraps and blankets for any leaks, especially if they are washed or dragged around a lot.

All pillows, pads, wraps and blankets filled with Poly Pellets can be washed in cold to warm temperatures in the washing machine and either air dried or put in the dryer on low temperatures. Please be sure that your washing machine and dryer can handle a heavy weight from larger blankets.

Please talk to your or/and your child's occupational therapist or pediatrician to discuss your or your child's needs.

Please contact me for international shipping rates. Once I have your zip code I'll be happy to give you accurate shipping options.

Custom ordered Weighted Lap Pad with Cherry Pits small

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:32:57 -0400

$40.00
This is a custom ordered weighted lap pad. Please allow 2 weeks for completion. I have many hand dyed organic cotton/bamboo velour available for you to choose from.
If rather see pictures before you buy, please contact me I gladly upload the pictures.

Approx. measurement 12"x18", approx. weight 2 pounds

Weighted lap pads, wraps and blankets can have a calming effect to people with Autism, ADHD, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sensory Integration Disorder and other issues. Soothing touch in addition to weight to neck and shoulders may be helpful to sensory processing.

CHERRY PITS are sewn into an inside pillow, which is divided into 6"x6" pockets to keep pits from collecting in just one area. The inside pillow is sewn from a squishy cotton terry. Beautiful hand dyed rayon bamboo/cotton velour is covering the insert like a pillow case. The pillowcase is sewn, turned and top stitched in a way that prevents the insert from moving around.

Even though there are 2 separate fabrics keeping the cherry pits in place, I recommend checking the pillow, pads, wraps and blankets for any leaks, especially if they are washed or dragged around a lot.

You can use your Cherry Pit Lap Pad as is, but unlike Poly Pellet Pads they can also be kept in the freezer or heated in the oven or microwave.

In Europe Cherry pits have been used for a long time. The cherry pits have a seed inside and a shell on the outside that contains moisture and natural oil. When heated in the microwave or oven the seed heats up and the shell holds the heat (about 20 minutes). Cherry pits are also great holding in cold. Place your icy hot cherry in a plastic bag in the freezer and it is cold in about an hour. It works great on pains and aches or just to relax or warm/cool. The small seeds can easily settle into body curves and can also be used for a soothing massage when cherry pits are gently rolled against the body.

Cherry pit pads don’t have a food odor when heated, will not cook in microwave or oven like rice, buckwheat or other foods often used in these type of pads/pillows and will not break down like a food product would.

Even though there are 2 separate fabrics keeping the cherry pits in place, I recommend checking the pillow, pads, wraps and blankets for any leaks (you should always do this before washing in the washing machine), especially if they are washed or dragged around a lot.

They are also hand washable in cold water with a little detergent.
Rinse thoroughly so no soap residue is left behind. Remove as much water as possible, but wring out carefully and then lay flat to air dry. I have washed my pads on a gentle cycle in my front load washing machine.
Be sure to completely dry the pad before storing it in the freezer.

The recommended heating time in the microwave is 1-2 minutes, but it really depends on your oven. The cherry pit pad can be over heated and the fabric and the pits can burn. Please stay with your microwave till they are heated. (I never had one burn though).

To produce more and longer lasting heat you could sprinkle the pack with some water. Adding a bit of water will also prevent the pack from drying out. Cherry Pit Pads will keep for a long time; they will not break down or mildew.

All pillows, pads, wraps and blankets filled
with Cherry Pits can be hand washed in cold to warm temperatures and air dried.

Please talk to your or/and your child's occupational therapist or pediatrician to discuss your or your child's needs.

Custom ordered Weighted Lap Pad with Poly Pellets small

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:32:57 -0400

$40.00
This is a custom ordered weighted lap pad. Please allow 2 weeks for completion. I have many hand dyed rayon bamboo/cotton velour available for you to choose from.
If rather see pictures before you buy, please contact me I gladly upload the pictures.

Approx. measurement 12"x18", approx. weight 2 pounds

Weighted lap pads, wraps and blankets can have a calming effect to people with Autism, ADHD, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sensory Integration Disorder and other issues. Soothing touch in addition to weight to neck and shoulders may be helpful to sensory processing.

POLY PELLETS are sewn into an inside pillow, which is divided into pockets to keep pellets from collecting in just one area. The inside pillow is sewn from a squishy cotton fleece or terry. Beautiful hand dyed rayon bamboo/cotton velour is covering the insert like a pillow case. The pillowcase is sewn, turned and top stitched in a way that prevents the insert from moving around.

Even though there are 2 separate fabrics keeping the poly pellets in place, I recommend checking the pillow, pads, wraps and blankets for any leaks, especially if they are washed or dragged around a lot.

All pillows, pads, wraps and blankets filled with Poly Pellets can be washed in cold to warm temperatures in the washing machine and either air dried or put in the dryer on low temperatures. Please be sure that your washing machine and dryer can handle a heavy weight from larger blankets.

Please talk to your or/and your child's occupational therapist or pediatrician to discuss your or your child's needs.

Custom ordered Weighted Lap Pad with Cherry Pits small

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:32:57 -0400

$50.00
This is a custom ordered weighted lap pad. Please allow 2 weeks for completion. I have many hand dyed rayon bamboo/cotton velour available for you to choose from.
If rather see pictures before you buy, please contact me I gladly upload the pictures.

Approx. measurement 12"x18", approx. weight 3 pounds

Weighted lap pads, wraps and blankets can have a calming effect to people with Autism, ADHD, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sensory Integration Disorder and other issues. Soothing touch in addition to weight to neck and shoulders may be helpful to sensory processing.

CHERRY PITS are sewn into an inside pillow, which is divided into 6"x6" pockets to keep pits from collecting in just one area. The inside pillow is sewn from a squishy cotton terry. Beautiful hand dyed rayon bamboo/cotton velour is covering the insert like a pillow case. The pillowcase is sewn, turned and top stitched in a way that prevents the insert from moving around.

Even though there are 2 separate fabrics keeping the cherry pits in place, I recommend checking the pillow, pads, wraps and blankets for any leaks, especially if they are washed or dragged around a lot.

You can use your Cherry Pit Lap Pad as is, but unlike Poly Pellet Pads they can also be kept in the freezer or heated in the oven or microwave.

In Europe Cherry pits have been used for a long time. The cherry pits have a seed inside and a shell on the outside that contains moisture and natural oil. When heated in the microwave or oven the seed heats up and the shell holds the heat (about 20 minutes). Cherry pits are also great holding in cold. Place your icy hot cherry in a plastic bag in the freezer and it is cold in about an hour. It works great on pains and aches or just to relax or warm/cool. The small seeds can easily settle into body curves and can also be used for a soothing massage when cherry pits are gently rolled against the body.

Cherry pit pads don’t have a food odor when heated, will not cook in microwave or oven like rice, buckwheat or other foods often used in these type of pads/pillows and will not break down like a food product would.

Even though there are 2 separate fabrics keeping the cherry pits in place, I recommend checking the pillow, pads, wraps and blankets for any leaks (you should always do this before washing in the washing machine), especially if they are washed or dragged around a lot.

They are also hand washable in cold water with a little detergent.
Rinse thoroughly so no soap residue is left behind. Remove as much water as possible, but wring out carefully and then lay flat to air dry. I have washed my pads on a gentle cycle in my front load washing machine.
Be sure to completely dry the pad before storing it in the freezer.

The recommended heating time in the microwave is 1-2 minutes, but it really depends on your oven. The cherry pit pad can be over heated and the fabric and the pits can burn. Please stay with your microwave till they are heated. (I never had one burn though).

To produce more and longer lasting heat you could sprinkle the pack with some water. Adding a bit of water will also prevent the pack from drying out. Cherry Pit Pads will keep for a long time; they will not break down or mildew.

All pillows, pads, wraps and blankets filled
with Cherry Pits can be hand washed in cold to warm temperatures and air dried.

Please talk to your or/and your child's occupational therapist or pediatrician to discuss your or your child's needs.

Custom ordered Weighted Lap Pad with Poly Pellets small

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:32:57 -0400