I have an appt with a child psych etc for Beth in 2 weeks. I called in desperation on Friday because after making good progress over the last month or so, we are going backwards again and the sleeplessness/night terrors are on a new level .
She suggested maybe using a weighted blanket to help her feel centred and grounded when she is horizontal, so I was going to make one and use lavender and rice for the weight.
Would that be ok? On some website it said you shouldn't use rice but I can't see why...
I am not really sure what a weighted blanket is exactly, but I would say they suggest no rice because it it gets a hole in it or they get it out somehow they could choke on it?
But if it helps with the night terrors, I dont see how it can hurt trying.
We use weights in Matilda's blankets now. We were told to tuck her in as tight as we can and buy a weighted blanket. We couldn't afford the $200 for the proper one... but what I did was take my wheat bags and I used bandaging tape and taped them to the top of the blanket. She loves it! She loves them best on top of her belly, but it works well with getting Matilda to sleep. Also I do a chinese massage technique to centre her and that is rubbing hard down the side of her body while she is laying in bed. I rub from her shoulder to her toes with a heavy hand. I do it around 10 times to "ground" her.
I am just finishing up a blanket/quilt I have made for my DS and I am faced with the same problem. I think the issue is with them choking as Lime said so I guess it depends on age.
What is the purpose of a weighted blanket? I think I get it, but Im not sure...
Where do the weights go, on the top of them or around the edges of the blanket?
Weighted Blankets?
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