[ComaWhite]

Can someone recommend a place to get a weighted blanket for a tall 2 year old?

Id like it to be large enough that it will last a while.

Id also prefer a canadian company (because I HATE customs and broker fees), but its not totally necessary.

I gave her my heavy cotton blanket this week while her fuzzy fleece was in the wash and Ive noticed how much better shes sleeping.

Thanks!

 

[anabellee]

I use 2 homemade knit afghans for my ds and he really likes the weight of the yard. plus it's cozy!

 

[ComaWhite]

That would be a great idea, but she freaks out about knitted blankets because her toes and fingers get caught up in the holes.

 

[AndVeeGeeMakes3]

DD's OT recommended www.beanblanket.com They're in California, though.

 

[KimPM]

Can you make one or contract a local seamstress to make you one?

http://www.mothering.com/discussions....php?t=1008593
(the PDF instructions at the fraser site look good)

http://www.mothering.com/discussions...php?p=12747770

 

[ComaWhite]

WOW they are expensive!
Maybe Ill just let her use my blanket for a while....

 

[fanniefarkle]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalkiwendy DD's OT recommended www.beanblanket.com They're in California, though.

My mom ordered a blanket from this company. Can't wait for Sid to open it Christmas day!

 

[AndVeeGeeMakes3]

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrea WOW they are expensive! Maybe Ill just let her use my blanket for a while....

My OT suggested that, if we didn't want to spend the money yet (which we can't/don't) we could fill a king size pillowcase with beans or rice and sew it up at the top. It can leak over time, but it's a start, especially if you're not sure your little one will use one.

ETA: the issue with one like this is that there is nothing that keeps the weight evenly distributed, but you could sew it into sections (my husband SWEARS he is going to make one like this for dd!).