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DreamCatcher tm Blankets, with a patent pending design, specializes in making custom weighted blankets for those who are comforted and benefited by them. We make larger blankets ( up to king size) for sleep, in addition to wrap and lap blankets , and lap pads which are smaller and used mainly as a calming tool.
People who have benefited from DreamCatcher tm Weighted Blankets include children, teens and adults affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, ADD, PDD-NOS, Sensory Integration Disorder or have other sensory issues. DreamCatcher tm weighted blankets have also been used with people suffering from Alzheimer's, Restless Leg Syndrome, and Insomnia with good results. In addition, we have several customers who have purchased sleep blankets who just have trouble sleeping and have found the blankets to be an extremely helpful, natural drug free sleep aid.
How does the DreamCatcher tm Weighted Blanket work?
In researching and talking with many therapists, medical professionals and experts in the sensory integration field, we have learned a great deal about how and why weighted products work the way they do. The very short version of the theory behind how DreamCatcher tm weighted products work, is the pressure supplied by the weight in our products , releases a chemical in the brain, which naturally calms.
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DREAMCATCHER BLANKETS TM are preferred among the medical community.
"As a child clinical psychologist, I have been recommending weighted blankets and lap pads for my patients for many years in order to help with sleep problems. Not only are the blankets useful for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and children with Attention Deficit Disorder, I have found them to help children with anxiety disorders as well as children who just have difficulty with falling asleep. These blankets are superior to others offered in that the weights do not shift, and the workmanship is outstanding".
Nancie R. Spector, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist in CT
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About DREAMCATCHER BLANKETS
TM
DreamCatcher Blankets was founded by owner, Eileen
Jackson. Her autistic son was not able to sleep without waking every
few hours. "We tried all types of "therapies" to help him sleep, short of using
drugs. His Occupational Therapist recommended we try a weighted blanket. Since he started using a weighted blanket for sleep, his night time
sleep goes most nights without waking during the night. It was not only
his therapy, but was also ours.
"The weighted blankets I found in the
special needs catalogs were extremely expensive, impractical and uncomfortable.
Other blankets I found and purchased on the internet were filled with
unsafe or unsanitary weighting materials. Because of the lack of a quality
product, I set out to make a weighted blanket
for my son, he was my inspiration ( as he always is)
to create several designs until landing on what is now our unique DreamCatcher
Blanket
"It is my hope by offering you a custom
DreamCatcher
Blanket
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What A Cute Kid!! And Smiling Because Now He Can Sleep!!
The Inspiration That Started It All
The Weighted Blanket above is designed for better sleep. It is 50" x 70" and weighs 12 LBS.
A DreamCatcher tm sleep blanket is larger in size with the weight distributed throughout and is not as heavy per square inch as a lap or wrap blanket.
There is 101 Sleepy Dalmations on a plaid flannel background.
DreamCatcher tm Sleep Blankets are made crib size to king size, and weighted anywhere from 3LBS to 50LBS at the customers request.
Pricing on DreamCatcher tm Sleep Blankets based on individual needs , please email me for quote or price list, or visit the ordering page by clicking on the link below.
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All About Materials Used to Weight, Weighted Blankets * PLEASE READ
* The type of weighting material used in weighted products is very important *
DreamCatcher tm Blankets weight blankets using Poly Beads or Poly Pellets: They are SAFE, machine washable, highly effective in applying deep pressure, hypoallergenic, recommended and used by professionals as a superior weighting material.
Weighted blankets in the past few years and many on the market today, have been poorly made with inferior materials such as sand, stones, steel shot, beans, rice, field corn, popcorn, aquarium gravel, etc. being used as the weighting material. These materials are unsafe or impractical, and will lessen the life of a blanket considerably.
Sand is an extremely unsafe weighting material, as it contains silica. In addition to the health risk , blankets made with sand will eventually leak and the blanket will become gritty. Blankets made with any type of stone, aquarium gravel or field corn have sharp or jagged edges which can be harmful to the user. Some blanket manufacturers falsely claim stones are a more effective weight than poly pellets, these types of material just happens to be a cheap material for the manufacturer, but certainly not more effective. In addition these weighting materials are hard on the fabric and will wear through the fabric in a relatively small period of time.
Blankets filled with rice, beans, popcorn, field corn or any organic material can not be effectively washed, will quickly mold, emit odors and attract insects. If these blankets get wet or are used in a high humidity location, they will quickly become unusable. Covers for these types of blankets may be washed but the problem will still persist with the blanket itself.
Those blankets on the market today
which are made so you can remove and add weight, also makes the weights easy for the youngsters to pull out, which many
do , making this type of blanket impractical or unusable.
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DreamCatcher Blankets tm are completely machine washable and dryable.
Poly pellets are non toxic and hypoallergenic according to the manufacturer. The blankets are convenient to machine wash and dry as nothing needs to be removed first, such as covers or weighting material.
Care instructions included with each blanket.
Dreamcatcher tm Blankets are individually handcrafted to your specifications, cleaned prior to shipment and constructed in a smoke free environment.
We use multiple layers of quality fabric in our exclusive patent pending design. This makes one side of the blanket smooth and more comfortable for those with sensory issues.
Weighted blankets work best when fitted and customized to the size and weight of the person who will be using them, and for the desired purpose. We can help you determine the size and weight needed and also suggest you consult with your OT or other medical professional when deciding what weight to make your blanket.
We will make the blankets out of any fabric type. any size and any weight. Favorite fabric types include 100% cotton, flannel, fleece or any combination.
DreamCatcher tm Blankets has the largest selection
of fabric available for you to choose from for your custom blanket. We believe
your fabric choice is just as important as choosing the right weight and size
blanket.
Please Click Here To Receive FABRIC Information.
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PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT A FEW SAMPLE LAP AND WRAP BLANKETS BELOW
Information On Sleep Blankets Can Be Found by
Clicking
HERE
You will notice we use a lot of Blue in our fabric choices for lap/wrap blankets. Blue tends to be a "calming" color and is the leading choice of color made by Occupational Therapists. At DreamCatcher tm Blankets, we have had clients that have chosen bright colors and patterns and have also seen great results with their blankets.
A DreamCatcher tm lap blanket is small in size approx 34" x 43", and is weighted heavier per square inch, available starting at 3lbs to 10lbs, with any weight in between in 1 pound increments. This size blanket is too small for a sleep blanket but is a good size as a calming too; and very portable.
A DreamCatcher wrap blanket is slightly larger , approx. 43" x 52", so it can wrap around as well as sit on the lap and over legs. This size blanket is also suitable as a sleep blanket for children 40" in height and under, and available from 3lbs to 15lbs,with any weight in between in 1 pound increments
How to determine Weight for a Lap or Wrap Blanket used as a Calming Tool?
Current industry standards that many Occupational Therapists suggest that a lap or wrap blanket be 10% plus one pound of the person's body weight that will be using the blanket. This type of blanket is normally used as a calming tool and used periodically throughout the day at 20 minute intervals. The theory behind it is, that the pressure supplied by the weight releases a chemical in the brain that naturally calms. The blanket can be applied on the lap or around shoulders.
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DREAMCATCHER LAP PADS
Occupational Therapists and current research recommends lap pads be a maximum weight of 5% of the clients total body weight, because all the weight is located on the clients legs. However is is also suggested that no more than two pounds of weight be applied with any client, and even less with preschoolers or kindergarteners.
DreamCatcher 2LB lap pads 12" x 30" prices at $35, insured US shipping included .
Small lap pads 12" x 18" available in 1/2LB, 1LB or 1 1/2LBS
price at $25, insured US shipping included.
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Thanks to all who participate in the weighted blanket GIVE & TAKE program!
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Disclaimer
These blankets should be used with the direction or advice of a medical professional, and used while under adult supervision.
DreamCatcher Blankets
Office:
DreamCatcher Originals LLC
E-Mail: mtcustomblankets@aol.com
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P O Box 636
Victor, MT 59875
406-642-3253
Fax: 406-642-3253
LINKS
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** Special Appeal From Autism Society of America **
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Quality custom made quilts and crocheted blankets to commemorate a special event or memorialize a loved one can be found at the DreamWeaver Blankets link above.
Sensory Modulation and How It Can Affect Learning
Weighted Blanket Exchange Program
International Rett Syndrome Association
Last Updated 10/22/05