What is aggravation?

Weighting or deep pressure provides relaxation through the release of the hormones serotonin and dopamine. It can be compared to a baby wrapped tightly in a cloth. It gives you a sense of security; a safe relaxed feeling. (read more about deep pressure and relaxing)

Temple Grandin is the founder of the application of ‘deep pressure’

Temple Grandin is himself high-functioning and has autism. She found that “deep pressure” can help reduce hypersensitivity and additional anxiety. She took advantage of this pressure by wrapping herself in sheets. She experienced the application of pressure by others as difficult, the pressure was not always well coordinated because either too much or too little pressure was given. She developed the hug machine, where she could control the amount of pressure and the duration herself.

Weighting helps with sleep problems

People who sleep poorly have difficulty relaxing. They often remain in an overly alert or vigilant state. A weighted blanket helps with this. The blanket exerts a subtle pressure over your entire body which ensures a secure and safe feeling. With this feeling you signal to your body “it is safe, you can rest”. This will cause your body to produce more happiness and sleep hormones. The increase in happiness and sleep hormones ensures that you relax, fall asleep faster and sleep deeper. That deep sleep then ensures that you sleep better at night and get out of bed rested in the morning.

Various tools for weighting

Weighting blanket

Weighted blankets are ideal for difficult sleepers or for a moment of relaxation, or anxious children/adults. The weight and size of the blankets are very individually different. It gives deep pressure so that you can fall asleep faster or relax on the couch or in bed. It gives a safe feeling of security.

Weighted blankets with various fillings

Weighted blankets are ideal for difficult sleepers or for a moment of relaxation, or anxious children/adults. The weight and size of the blankets are very individually different. It gives deep pressure so that you can fall asleep faster or relax on the couch or in bed. It gives a safe feeling of security. You can choose to make a weighted blanket yourself by, for example, split peas or other natural products that give weighting, but personally I think it is best to use granulate granules (these are plastic balls that they also put in a cuddly toy to make the cuddly toy sit upright). You can also choose to sew a zipper in half of the blanket, then if your washing machine, for example, you can’t get a whole 10kg in it, split the blanket into 2 and wash it like that. The weight of a weighted blanket depends on the person. So testing the weighting is the best solution!

How to choose the right weight for weighting?

Most guidelines on the use of weighting indicate that you will definitely need about 10% of your body weight. Make sure that especially with children, it is looked at that your child can crawl out from under it! It helps your mind and body relax, through certain substances that are released in your brain! Such as melatonin, a natural substance to fall asleep that many people with ADHD and or autism produce too little of in the brain.

Weighted blanket Spordas

The weighting blanket is made of very soft fleece fabric. The weight in the weighted blanket is evenly distributed over 108 squares. The aggravation or deep pressure has a soothing effect for children with autism, stimulus processing problems and other neurological disorders. Use the weighting blanket at times of impending overstimulation, place the blanket over your child and watch your child become calmer due to the deep pressure that the blanket gives. Weighting also helps children and adults with sleep problems to sleep better. The weight of this weighted blanket is about 4 kilos.

Weighting blanket Flora

The Flora weighting blanket helps sensitive children and adults to relax. Place the weighted blanket on the duvet and experience how your body relaxes wonderfully due to the deep pressure of this beautiful design blanket from Oliz. This weighted blanket from Oliz has a beautiful and appealing design. We particularly recommend this weighting blanket for use at bedtime. Place the Flora weighting blanket on your duvet and experience the soothing effect of the weighting at bedtime. The even pressure in the weighted blanket is a nice alternative to a heavy duvet.

Some children and adults find it unpleasant to be completely covered with weighting and may react negatively to it. This weighting blanket Flora is a good alternative for them because it does not cover the entire body. You can also drape Flora right over your body.

• The weighted blanket is available in 2 different sizes and weights.
• Age 12 years and older (Weight: 6.5 kg)
• Age: 5-12 years (Weight 4.5 kg)

Weighted pillows / lap pillows

A weighted pillow is easy to carry. They are popular with adults or young people, this target group often no longer wants to be seen with a hug. But a weighted lap pillow is certainly also suitable for children who have difficulty sitting still in class or while eating, or have difficulty concentrating or relaxing, or do not have a good body awareness.

The weighted pillow : The octo pad

With the weighted pillow octo pad, children can relax while fidgeting. But also the stimulus seekers can sit quietly at home or in the classroom due to the soft materials and the vibration of this, also called fidgeting pillow. What child is not immediately a fan of the octo pad weighted pillow! Whether your kids love the soft hairy face, smooth eyes, palpable tentacles, bouncy hair or just the weighted feel of this octopus weighted pillow. Many children will be happy to take this fidget pillow on their lap. Children calm down because of the weighting and fidgeting. There is also a cord on the octopus, which when you pull it the octo pad will vibrate.

Weighting cuddly toys

Weighted hugs- appeal to children very much. Nowadays you have a lot of choice in types and weight. They give a deep pressure when you cuddle with it or when it is on your lap, and you can easily take it with you. A weighted hug is quickly a favorite with children! But senseez, for example, also has vibrating cushions with some weighting in them (and you can add weighting yourself. And a cold/heat pack / like the senseez adjustables 3in1. Definitely recommended for teenagers or adults!

The hug with weight provides sensory proprioceptive stimulation, which is a deep pressure on the body part where it is placed. This pressure has a soothing effect on your child’s nervous system. The hug with weight helps optimize concentration and helps children learn about their body and the space around them. Benefits of the weighted hugs include;

• Improves focus and attention
• Calms symptoms of anxiety
• Calms physical movement
• Sleep better
• General feeling of calm

Hairy Hugger

Hairy is a great friend with long hair who wants to cuddle and pet you. It is a wonderful weighted cuddly toy that you can carry with you. Tie his long arms around you and you feel like you’re being cuddled all day. It gives a wonderful feeling of security, so you can calm down and relax again.

This Hairy Hugger plush weighs over 2 kilograms and can be held or taken on your lap. You can also wear hairy on your chest, by wrapping Hairy’s long arms around your neck and fastening the cuddly toy with the elastic band that is on his wrist with the weighted hug. In this way, the stuffed animal can be worn, leaving the child’s hands free to work at school or play with friends. Due to the distribution of weight in Hairy’s body and arms, he easily hangs.

Manimo weighted turtle

The weighted turtle of manimo helps children to relax through deep pressure. Use the turtle on your lap or split it into 2 parts (the turtle and turtle) and place it over your child’s body at bedtime to sleep in. This weighted cuddly turtle is a nice addition to the Manimo range. The body and shell (1 kg each) can be placed on different parts of the body. This allows you to apply weighting in 2 places simultaneously with this cuddly toy with weight. But of course the turtle can also be placed in its entirety on your lap to relax after a day full of stimuli. The weighted turtle will quickly become your child’s favorite!

Weighted hose

You can place this weighted hose over your shoulders or on your lap. An ideal companion for your child to relax with in the classroom or at home after a long school day. This snake is a great weighted stuffed animal for home or in the classroom! This plush weighted hose is filled with about 2 kg of granules. It’s soft and cuddly, the perfect buddy to hang around your shoulders, lie on your lap, or wrap around your body (to feel the limits of your body).

Manimo Weighted Hug Dolphin

The manimo weighted dolphin provides your child with deep pressure and helps your child calm and relax. The result is better focus in the classroom and better sleep. The manimo weighted hug is a comforting companion for your children and valuable partner for you as a parent. By means of the weighting, the cuddly toys deliver pressure. This helps children stay attentive and focused while doing homework and working in class. The weighted cuddles also help to reduce excess energy and provide the necessary rest before bedtime. The cuddles can rest in your child’s bed while sleeping. They are also just wonderful and challenging to cuddle with! The blue manimo dolphin weighs 2 kilos. And the purple dolphin of manimo weighs 1 kilogram.

Manimo weighted lizard

The Manimo weighted plush lizard provides deep pressure and helps your child calm and relax. Ideal for in the classroom or for falling asleep. The cuddly toy can rest in your child’s bed while sleeping. In addition, this weighted hug is just also wonderful and challenging to cuddle with and offer this weighting on your lap! The manimo lizard is available in the color: green or blue. They both have a weight of 2kilo. Looking for a heavier hug? Then choose the weighted frog from Manimo or Bent the sloth.

Weighted hug ‘Bent the Sloth’

The Oliz Mushroom Hug Bent helps your child to relax through his weight. The weighted plush toy is available in 2 different weights. The smallest weighs 3.2kg and the heavier plush weighs 4.2kg. Bent the sloth is effective for children with stimulus processing problems and sleep problems, but also for elderly people with dementia.

Bent is a weighted plush toy (sloth) of 3.2 kilos. Use the weighting cuddly toy for stimulus processing problems to prevent overstimulation. Oliz’s sloth provides rest due to the pressure of its weight on the body. Place the weighting hug Bent on the lap and then place the arms over the shoulders. This causes the sloth to lean against the front of the child and on shoulders. An arm has a wide elastic bracelet with which you hold the arms together and you hold the cuddly toy more easily. Or put the weighted sloth on your body at bedtime. Weighting is effective in children with sleep problems. It helps to calm down and sleep better. The weight bags in the arm can be easily removed. Most of the body of the weighting hug Bent is made of fake fur, while his face, hands and feet are made of linen.

Senseez Adjustables 3 in1

With this vibrating pillow from Senseez you have no less than 3 ways to calm your senses. These colorful and cheerful-looking vibrating cushions give a soft vibrating feeling when pressed or when sitting on them. These Senseez pillows help the body to calm, relax and unwind. The ideal pillow to fall asleep with or relax on the couch. They are available in the color camouflege / army print or flower motif. Definitely recommended for teenagers or adults, because the pillow looks so nice and is not considered childish! These are the product features of what this Senseez pillow can do:

• has room for a hot/cold compress (compress is included)
• is vibrating
• has room to add weight for heavier pressure (weight 2kg is included)

Weighted Dachshund

The weighted Dachshund helps wobblers to sit still during class or eating. But weighting/deep pressure also helps anxious and irritable children to relax. This weighted dachshund is no ordinary cuddly toy or pet! This dog feels soft, cuddly and is weighted. This stuffed animal with weight is specially designed for the child who has difficulty sitting still or focusing during class, doing homework or while eating. But weighting not only helps mobile children, it also helps anxious children, children who quickly become overstimulated, to relax. The weight gives them a sense of security and security. Weight: 2.27 kg

Deep pressure vests of squease

Do you often feel tense, anxious or overstimulated? The squease pressure vest helps you deal with exciting and stimulating moments. The lightweight vest gives people with stimulus processing problems a soothing, safe and protected feeling. The pressure vest can be used effectively when you experience a lot of busyness in your head, you have difficulty concentrating at school (or work) and find it difficult to fall asleep.

You can simply inflate the squease pressure vest with a pump that hangs from the vest and you can also disconnect the pump when the vest is inflated or deflated. There is also a hood for teenagers and adults, if you do not want others to be able to see the pressure vest.

The squease pressure vests

The benefits of weighted and weighted aids

Weighting (deep pressure) can help many people, especially in children or adults with, among other things, Autism, ADHD, stimulus processing problems, over or understimulation, highly sensitive people… Or, for example, the squease deep pressure vest can also help for people with a stress disorder or Tourette’s. Let’s take a look at how deep pressure can help:

• relaxing body and mind
• better attention/concentration
• Sleeping
• sitting still (wobbling and fidgeting)
• dealing with a (too) full head
• overstimulation
• understimulation
• anxieties
• stimuli regulate / reduce stimuli or add them correctly
• little body awareness
• being insecure or feeling unsafe
• Tantrums / Meltdown
• experiencing the world fragmented (focusing less on details)
• panic attacks
• distraction
• difficulty with school tasks or work
• Afraid of social contacts
• brood

Who benefits from aggravation and deep pressure

Weighting can especially help people with:

• autism
• ADHD
• ADD
• high sensitivity
• Tourette Watches
• angs disorders
• stimulus processing problems
• stress / panic
• Sleeping

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