DREAMCATCHER WEIGHTED BLANKET
TESTIMONIALS
PERFECT... Not only is the weighted blanket we received beautiful and well made it was also very affordable. Our son calls it his "magic blanket". It gives him a cozy calm feeling that helps him to relax . The blanket has been a miracle for him and our entire family. Thank you so much for helping special needs people like our son !! TK

P O Box 252 * Stevensville * Montana * 59870 * 406-777-2267
email: dreamcatcher@weightedblanket.net * website: www.weightedblanket.net
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The absolute BEST part of our jobs at DreamCatcher's is hearing the comments on how our products have helped those who use them. Please feel free to send us your comments and pictures that you would like to share.
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"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. DreamCatcher weighted blankets are superior to others offered in that the weights do not shift, and the workmanship is outstanding".
N.R.S., Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Eileen,
Here is picture of Jeremy with his wonderful blanket. He wanted me to send you
the following thank you note which he dictated to me.
Thank you for my "magic" blanket. I really like it because of the Michigan
material. I like the little one too (wrapper) and the pillow cases.
Not certain yet of it's "magical" powers but I used that term to draw him in and
get him excited. Thank you from me for being so wonderful to deal with. I
appreciated your expertise and enjoyed our conversation. With warm
regards, Faye and Jeremy too! 8-28-2011
Eileen: Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful job on the weighted blanket. I couldn't be more pleased. My 4 yr. old granddaughter took to it immediately!!! I still do not understand how these blankets work but it has already worked magic for our 4 yr. old granddaughter with sleep, sensory and restless leg syndrome issues. I am so glad that I chose the weight I chose and the length. It is just perfect!!! Thank you again!!
Pat W. 8-25-2011
Eileen: My baby is sleeping through the night -- never mind that my baby is 25 years old!! Although she still experiences difficulty falling asleep, the weighted blanket seems to help her stay asleep once she’s out. She recently slept a full eight hours, which neither of us can remember her doing before. I only wish we had discovered this years ago. I am anxious to visit her and give it a try for myself. Many, many thanks! -
Kristie 8-23-2011
Hi Eileen
I wanted to thank you soooo much for the free of charge beautiful weighted blanket you sent me as well as the precious pet to lend to the parents of my clients (children with Autism). I received the blanket about 3 days ago and immediately gave it to the parent of a child with Autism; this family has been suffering from their child's erratic sleep patterns that have disrupted the family's entire routine. The day I brought the blanket over to him he immediately snuggled into it and pulled it entirely over himself. He stayed under it for quite awhile telling me "Night, night." His mom texted me this morning telling me that her son slept very well for nap yesterday and that the family got a full night's sleep! I am so happy that you sent me this weighted blanket to try out with my parents of children with disabilities. It was such a generous thing to do and is very much appreciated.
Thank you so much, Eileen, for all the good
deeds you do.
Darcy Spinello
Special Education Teacher, MS Ed.
Clinical Associates of the Finger Lakes
On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 wrote:
Eileen....oh my goodness, we just got Cana's blanket....IT'S WONDERFUL!!!! She's dragging it around calling it her happy blanket :) That one is actually a little bit heavier and bigger than her other blankie so we will use it on her bed at night and put the other one in the car.
I am very impressed with the quality...it's beautiful!!! Can't wait to do my post on your products...I'll let you know when I do!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for blessing us!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs, stacy
On Wed, Aug 11, 2011
Have to share...she slept fantastic last night with her new blankie. I think the extra weight is a huge help. Her last blanket is smaller and was made 2 years ago. Now to save my pennies to get her a twin size one for her bed...maybe, just maybe she will sleep through the night in her own bed if she had one :
Thank you again! ~stacy
Eileen,
We just received the blanket I
had ordered for a client of mine with autism. I was able to go deliver it
personally yesterday and even though it was so warm in their home, he
immediately wanted it wrapped around him and had the biggest smile I had ever
seen on his face. He was absolutely glowing with joy ,as was his mother. He
refused to budge and sat curled up in it the whole time I was there and just
kept smiling.
Thank you so very much for yet another fantastic blanket! I keep passing your
website along to colleagues because I am so impressed with your product!
Amy Jackson * Service Coordinator * Social Services, Developmental Disabilities Oregon City, OR 6-30-11
Hello Eileen,

I hope all is well with you and your beautiful DreamCatcher business - but it is truly a ministry! : ) I was so excited to see my beautiful "dragonfly" blanket on your photo gallery - I absolutely LOVE my blanket and I am sleeping wonderfully! My custom wrapper with satin binding is beautiful as well, and I'm blessed to use it as a calming tool while I enjoy relaxing in the evenings and weekends. I've taken it on several trips (as its easier to pack than my large custom blanket), and I bring it with me to my counseling sessions ....I'm so glad to have my wrapper as a calming tool during these difficult and emotionally demanding sessions!
I'm spreading the word about DreamCatcher.....my weighted products are "priceless" to me!
Warmly, Marci P., IL June 2011
Dear Eileen.
Thank you for doing such a good job on my blanket. I really like that it is heavy and I feel safe and warm like a butterfly in its cocoon. Red is my favorite color and spongebob is my favorite cartoon character. You are a nice lady. Your friend Aaron B. June 2011
Hi Eileen,
We LOVE the weighted blankets. The kids love them. I love them. My husband loves them. I've showed them to friends who think they're gorgeous and just "cool." AND most importantly besides their beauty, THEY'RE SLEEPING BETTER! (And thus we're getting a little more sleep, too). Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
It's really rather miraculous how natural and right it feels. I experiment with lying under them sometimes while reading with them at night and I find it completely comforting and relaxing. Thank you. I've shared your info with several patients and several colleagues so perhaps you'll be getting some more calls/e.mails with orders from Michigan soon.
Thanks lots, Carrie Hatcher-Kay Ph.D. April 2011
Hello, I am a happy customer! (with autism! ;)
My 7 year old daughter who is also autistic, anxiety disorder, adhd and a
cognitive delay.. is still using one of the blankets you made for her. :) Even
though her Hannah Montana obsession finally switched to something else, she
still happily uses her blanket every night. :) The quality is so well made
that I never have to worry about being gentle or her being too rough. I can't
tell you how many times its been stepped on and tossed and it looks just as
good as the day it came out of the box. Its held up to washings and my
ordinary washer handled it well. I am 100% happy with the purchase and I'm so
glad that I was able to get one for her. Thank you for making such a quality
product! Taking the time to find out and search for a fabric for her, and
match and coordinate the colors and materials just for her... it made the
difference between a then 4 year old girl who wouldn't use anything weighted,
to one that happily used her blanket because it was covered in her latest long
standing obsession. ;-) It was perfect!! We gave it to her on Christmas and
she was so happy to get her own blanket. We took pictures and she was so proud
to call it HERS. :)
Thank you so much!
*♥´¨)
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(¸.·´ (¸ ;. ♥ Anastasia Q. ♥ April 2011
I am looking forward to bedtime, lol. He likes his blanket already, and I can see it already has a calming effect on him. He is out of school due to being sick and was dreading today, but I think now it isgoing to go well. Thank you again for such a beautiful blanket! Steph April 2011
Hi Eileen, We received the blanket right on time for Christmas -- Thank you so much! It's beautiful -- vibrant color and so well made. My 20 year old son requested this for Christmas because he always liked the weight of a lot of blankets, but not the heat. He LOVES his new blanket -- he plays college basketball and he says it's very soothing on his legs after a tough practice. He's also had trouble sleeping in the past during stressful times at school ... well, he's sleeping like a baby! :) Once I get ahead a little, I'll be ordering one for myself. Thanks again and Happy New Year! Lauri 01-03-11
We received our blanket and my daughter loves it - thank you so much!! It is a huge help when she feels upset. I will recommend to other parents of children on the spectrum. Thanks again, Ian Berry 01-02-11
Dear Eileen, I received Ben's two weighted blankets a few weeks ago, and I wanted to thank you for offering such an impressive product at an affordable price. I am thrilled at the quality of the construction, and they are proving to be very helpful to Ben. We are still trying to negotiate keeping him in bed through the night since he tosses his covers off in his sleep, but he is already going to sleep so much faster and is beginning to seek them when he is upset. They have also proven to help him tolerate noisy breathing treatments better, which used to agitate him a great deal. I have attached a picture of Ben with his guitar blanket and I have also written a blog post about the blankets and have mentioned your website on my little blog, Asperger's Shmasperger's http://aspergersshmaspergers.blogspot.com/.Thank you so much. I hope you and your family have a blessed new year. Danica W. 12-31-10
Merry Christmas, Eileen: My daughter loves her new blanket. She said she had never fallen asleep so quickly and was able to stay asleep most of the night. She has struggled with sleep issues most of her life (she's 22 yrs old) . Dee TX 12-26-10
Hi Eileen!
I just wanted to send you a short email regarding the blanket that you made for
my son Adam!
My sister, Maureen, purchased it and we received it about 2 weeks ago!
Adam is sixteen years old, and has severe autism! He has always had a hard time
settling himself down to sleep at night, sometimes only sleeping 3 or 4 hours a
night! I have watched him try to get to sleep in the past, and he can't just lie
there and try to get himself to sleep. He has always flipped and sung and
clapped hands - even if he is extremely tired. 'the whole process taking 1 to 3
hours!
The first night that we had the blanket, I laid it on him and he just laid
there! He was smiling and happy, but he was still. It was as though someone was
giving him an entire deep body massage. Because he was not flipping around so
much, he was asleep within half an hour! WOW! If that has ever happened in the
past, it has been because he has been extremely over tired or sick!
It has been like that every night. If he wakes up during the night because the
blanket has fallen off him, he grabs it and instantly goes back to sleep!
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! We are all getting a better nights sleep!
I had tried 2 other weighted blankets in the past - one was too light, and the
other had unevenly distributed weights and it made my legs numb when I was
sampling! (Not Good!)
Also, besides the fact that it is so effective, it is beautifully made! The
fabrics are so bright and cheerful, and soft and cozy! I actually stole it from
his room for an afternoon nap the other day! - When he wasn't looking!
Anyway ( so much for this being a short note), you have a beautiful product! I
have given your name to 2 other moms! Thank you again! Dianne D. Calgary Canada
12-08-2010
THANK YOU! I ordered the blanket Friday, got it today (Wednesday) and my son Joshua has just stretched, wiggled his little toes, and said “ahhhh.” He also warned me he might not get up in the morning! And this is only night one. His struggles at school continue, so I’m eager to see how this may help him after a while. My 11 year old non-ASD child tried it and said “Oh, man. This is awesome.”
Thanks for great customer service and speedy delivery. Karri Portland, Oregon 10-20-10
Eileen, I wanted to thank you so much for the beautiful blanket you sent me. It is lovely to look at and more importantly helped me to wake up at peace this morning. I just want to be under it all the time, but I know that if I study under it I will fall asleep! It is truly wonderful. Thanks again, Robin L. 10-13-10
I want to thank-you for all your help. My son, Jason's, blanket came yesterday and he loves it! The quality of construction was beyond my expectations and the removable cover has a nice custom fit. Thank you again, you have made my son very happy! Lynda C. 9-29-10
Hello there, I wanted to take a minute to let you know that I appreciate the product you're providing. I purchased a 5 pound twin sized blanket for my three year old who was diagnosed with PDD/NOS. It arrived in under two weeks, and I was very pleased to see that it had quality stitching, evenly distributed weight, and even the name of the company embroidered on the corner. My son loves his blanket, and asks to sit with it and sleep with it everyday since we received it. It wasn't a miracle cure for his sleep issues, but it definitely is helping him learn to calm himself. When I decided to buy my son a blanket I was unsure of which company would be the best, and I am very glad that I chose Dreamcatcher. Thank you for being a responsible business and thank you for everything that you're doing for children that have issues like my son's. Megan G. 9-16-2010
Hi Eileen, Thank you very much for the 15 pound blanket. It is beautiful! Just used it last night for the first time and Alex was asleep within minutes. His normal is all wound up, yelling happy yells and getting out of bed repeatedly. I hope this is how Alex goes to bed every night - within minutes. Yeah! Praise God! I just got back from the post office. I sent the 7 pound blanket back to you so you can give to someone who needs it or whatever you do with them. You are doing a great thing for people, keep up the great work. God Bless! Di 08-10-10
Hi there, We currently use one of your blankets that you made us about 2 1/2 yrs ago. It is amazing quality and we love it. We are now needing heavier and bigger blankets. I am interested in the disney characters material for my child and am needing something neutral for myself. We love having the flannel on one side and the cotton material on the other. You made our previous blanket with clouds on one side and care bears on the other. I am very grateful to you for your care in making the blankets. We use ours always. Thank you, Dawn I. Oklahoma 08-09-2010
Hi Eileen, I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you so much for Alex's weighted blanket. He absolutely loves it! The colors are perfect and the satin on the inside was the perfect touch. Wow, I never imagined how heavy a 20lb blanket would be. He loves it at 20lbs and I am sure it will help him grow through his teen years. Thanks again for all your hard work! Angie & Alex 07-27-2010
Eileen, I wanted to thank you for the most beautiful blanket ever! My son is autistic and has seizures. The blanket took him some time to get used to as with anything new. He is 15 years old and for the first time since he was a toddler he slept by himself! I can not tell you what this means to us all. I had no idea how much this would help him. We are all amazed by how much it comforts him. I can not thank you enough for this. The blanket is so well made and soft and beautiful. His teacher at school and the O.T. were so impressed with your company that they are seriously thinking of using your company from now on for the school district needs. They will be using your company for a parent reference and so will I. I am sure you must receive many letters telling you how great your blankets are. I just wanted to send you a heart-felt thank you. Nancy B. 07-21-2010
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Hi! I ordered a weighted blanket back in February for my son Andrew
who has autism. I never followed up to tell you what a GOD SEND it has
been. It used to take him anywhere from 30-60 minutes to settle himself
and get to sleep. After he got the blanket, it takes him anywhere from
4-7 minutes!!! The quality of that blanket is just outstanding. I've
been telling other moms who have kids on the spectrum about this blanket
since the day I got it. We were on a wait list for OT for 7 months. We
started 2 weeks ago and I've spoken so much about this blanket, that his
OT therapist asked I bring it in. Andrew loves it - I love it. It is
truly a need for any child on the spectrum. I
wish I would have done it sooner. You were SO responsive to all my
inquiries and SO helpful. I had told you that I would bake you my best
cookies for which I have a local reputation. I never followed through
on that. It's been crazy 4-5 months.
I know you understand the challenges of having a child with autism.
You may remember that my husband is in the NAVY and he deployed for 6
months in June so it's been crazy. I want to get you my cookies. You
and your company have affected our lives and I'd like to try to show my
appreciation.
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I hope all is well with you, your son and your
family.
Best Regards, Lorrie P. 07-20-2010
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Hello Eileen,
We wanted to extend our sympathies to you and your family with the recent passing of your father. After our talking with you I could tell how much he meant to you and your dedication to him . Despite all your personal hardships, we received our beautiful blankets last week , one custom and one pre-made, and I couldn't be more pleased with them. I researched in great detail all the weighted blanket companies I could find , prior to buying and talked with each of them. Your companies commitment to providing a quality product at the best possible price along with all the information and choices you extend to your customers is what sold me to purchase from you. Now after receiving our blankets and using them, I will recommend them highly to everyone and as I am a practicing Occupational Therapist I plan on sending many people to you as I want my clients to have the best there is. Thank you again, Angela B. OTR/L Tennessee 07-01-10
Eileen, It's perfect!! Thank you very much, it's a wonderful blanket, very well made. Love the discrete, matching-color DreamCatcher signature and pound-weight number on the corner. And really love the even weight distribution throughout. Thanks again, Adrian 5-27-2010
Eileen, We received our weighted blanket today and are so
excited! The blanket is beautifully made and my daughter, Elise, who is 3 years
old with a sensory processing disorder, is already in love with it. She usually sleeps with 6 to 7 blankets on her and after I put
her weighted blanket on she told me not to put on any more. We can't
wait to see how it's going to help. Thanks again! Melissa W. 5-11-2010
DreamCatcher Weighted Blankets Was A Proud Participant In Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

DreamCatcher Weighted Blankets was asked to donate a weighted blanket to the Carr Family on the ABC show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. We sent the full size solar system themed blanket pictured to the right for Nic. The fabric featured stars that glow in the dark. The show aired on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 on ABC 8/7c.

Sundays 8/7 on ABC
Greetings Eileen...
Thank you so much for your kindness and willingness to partner with us for our
build for the Carr Family in Mineola, TX. The weighted blanket for Nic was a
perfect touch for helping him feel more comfortable.
Kindest Regards,
Jowill
Jowill Leano
Design Producer
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Thank you so much for the
rush on the blanket. Here's a couple photos of Erin with her new blanket if
you'd like to use them on your website. She says it "helps me sleep more
restful". It's just beautiful, and is very nicely made. I really think the
blanket helps her sleep, and that's very important to keeping things under
control :)
Thanks again - and I will pass on your company info to anyone I believe can use
it. Diane B. 4-1-2010
I wanted to thank you for rushing my order. My son is benefiting greatly from his new blanket. He loves it. He is able to calm himself much faster and easier with the blanket. I have passed on your website to all my friends who have children that could benefit from your products. You offer a wonderful service, thank you. Tammy L. 4-20-2010
I received my weighted blanket a few days ago. It is wonderful. I love the feel of all that weight on my legs. I also think it looks really nice too. I picked the perfect colour. So thanks so much. Catherine Canada 4-20-2010
Hello Eileen, I ordered and
sent the fabric choices as a note but will include them here too. I knew he
would love these. We have been taking his lap blanket back and forth to school
every day--he insists on sleeping with it at night, even though his feet hang
out the end:) We forgot it at home this morning, so I had to bring him home and
get it AND go back through carpool! So I'm going ahead and ordering his -- I
believe his brothers (4 total) want one as well! I'll let them try his out as
well to make sure. Our teacher friend who was helping in the carpool line
grabbed his bag and asked what was in there, as soon as he saw it and held it,
he said it felt like peace in a bag:) I'm forwarding your info to him too:) My
husband and I decided you should call the blankets ADD testers to be more
specific:) It's hilarious to see how the afflicted's facial expressions change
when they pick up the blanket and feel it! I also forwarded your info to
Tucker's teachers and they are excited to get some for the class.
Thanks for the wonderful blankets:) Renee 04-14-2010

I want to thank you again for the beautiful blanket. It is gorgeous… I shared with all at work and will also share at our Autism Support Group we have with the school district…which will be on April 19th. I will continue to share your wonderful blankets with all I met and I hope you know you made a little boy very happy. I know he will love it. I attached his picture so you can see the child you are helping. Thank you, Kim F. 04-07-2010 January 2010 DreamCatcher Weighted Blanket Giveaway Winner
I just had to let you know that my granddaughter received her
DORA blanket from you and though I am not in Atlanta my daughter says she is so
excited and carrying it everywhere saying My Dora Blanket....soooo pretty.
Thanks for making her smile and hopefully settle down for a long night of GOOD
sleep. You are the best and thanks for what you do for struggling parents and
grandparents....Bless you!! Have a great day!
Joy R. 03-31-2010
Hi Eileen, I wanted to THANK YOU so much for
the amazing blanket you made for our son. It is so beautiful and and we are
extremely pleased with the quality. Your customer service is superb and we
are so grateful for your willingness to work with us to customize exactly what
we wanted as far as the fabric, size of the blanket and the specific weight
necessary for his needs. Dream Catcher Originals is a 5 STAR company and I
will highly recommend your company to others. I would like for you to place
any or all of this information in your testimonial section. Thank you again
for a great experience. Sincerely, Tara C. 3-22-2010
Hi, My name is Erin . We ordered a blanket from you some time ago. It is working out so nicely for your daughter...she had a brain injury. It was a purple princess blanket. It helps us calm her down and get her to sleep. Unfortunately--it has made her siblings a little jealous :) We are looking to order more. Could you send us a listing of your current styles? Also--my son weighs about 92 lbs. He does not have special needs, just loves the feel of his sister's blanket and wants one of his own. Thank you so much, Erin L. 03-09-2010
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Just wanted to let you know my son loves his
brand new weighted blanket with snowboarders all over it. Perfect timing
with Shaun White winning a gold medal in the half-pipe at the Olympics. We
all had a great night sleep!
With gratitude - Lori B. 02-18-2010
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I just wanted to thank you. We've been using the blanket for about a week on our 14 m o. daughter, and she's been sleeping through the night. The only time she cried is when she threw off the blanket in her sleep, so we went into the nursery and put the blanket back on her again, and she went right back to sleep. I recommended your blanket to a Mother's Group that I subscribe to, so you may get a few new customers!
Sincerely, Susan H. 02-09-2010
Kurt has been sleeping like a baby since he got his weighted blanket! His caseworker wants me to bring it in next month because he is wide awake, happy and alert! The construction is super and he even drags it to watch TV, He never could watch a movie or a show before! Thanks again, Sandi G. 01-22-2010
Eileen, I love the quality of your blankets and I look forward to another one of my clients enjoying them too. I appreciate your company’s work. Stacie Y. 01-11-10
Hi Eileen -Just wanted to let you know
that my blanket is wonderful. Not only am I very pleased, a co-worker borrowed
it for a dentist appointment for her son with ADHD, and was amazed at the
results. She has probably ordered one from you already.
Thank you for finding and using denim for my blanket. It is an excellent fabric
for me, and will certainly wear well.
Thanks again, Erin 01-10-10
Hi,
Eileen, I hope your holidays were great! We love Edison's Brown Bear, Brown
Bear crib blanket. It is beautiful and has been so helpful with his sensory
issues. We use it in a variety of ways with his sensory diet throughout the
day as well as to help him wind down and sleep well at night. I showed it to
our OT, who was so impressed and excited to tell her boss about Dream Catchers
and the lovely work you do. Edison was delighted when he first saw it and
continues to enjoy looking at it, rolling in it, jumping on it and being
wrapped up tight in it! Thanks so much, Yvette 01-04-10
Hello Eileen, I don't know if you remember me, but
you made me a gorgeous blue blanket this past summer to help keep me calm when I
went away to the university and lived on my own for the first time ever.
My first semester was extremely rough (especially since my husband got in a
serious auto accident and nearly lost his life the week before school started).
Against nearly insurmountable odds, I was able to stay in school. The security
of sleeping under that blanket was one of the major things that helped me hang
on.
The next semester starts Jan. 11. Hubby is doing much better but still not
nearly 100% (although it's still pretty awesome considering that it's a miracle
he survived that crash in the first place). I am scared to go back to school, as
I still haven't recovered from all the trauma of last semester, but once again,
I will have the blanket to crawl under at my apartment whenever I need it. It's
amazing how such seemingly simple things can really make a difference. Thank you
so very much. I wish you all the success in the world in your business and in
your life. KJ R 01-04-10
Hi, I wanted to take a minute and say Thank You soo much for the blanket. Its beautiful and my son loves it. I love it too and am considering one for myself just because...! So Thank You again! My son and I wish you and everyone who works on these awesome blankets a Merry Christmas!!!!! Wendy and Evin. 12-19-2009
Both of my boys, who have sensory integration dysfunction, love the blankets. They had big smiles on their faces the first time they laid down under them. One of my sons says it's like sleeping with a hug from me.
Thank you, Elizabeth 12-05-2009
We just arrived home from our
Thanksgiving celebration with my family to find a package waiting on our
doorstep... it was the weighted blanket! Thank you so much for making it such a
priority to get the new weighted blanket made for Elijah, even in this
busy holiday time! I also want to tell you that because of your product and the
wonderful experience we have had with your blanket impact my son so positively,
I am a huge promoter of Dream Catcher weighted blankets! The people around me
are convinced I must be working on commission because I am constantly telling
anyone and everyone who will listen about your amazing blankets! Thank you for
the difference you have made in our life and for making such a quality,
comfortable, and beautiful blanket!
Sincerely, S. L. 11-29-2009
We were thrilled to receive our
weighted blanket yesterday afternoon. My son who has sensory processing
disorder immediately pulled it over himself and was beaming from ear to ear as
he laid on the floor. Last night he peacefully fell right asleep under the
blanket, instead of tossing and turning, pulling heavy quilts on top of him to
get the proprioception he needed then tossing them off because he was getting
too hot and on and on. Not only did he fall right to sleep, but he also
slept through the night, which is a rarity. This morning, for the first
time in his little life, he woke up RESTED!! He is cheerful and bright
eyed, thanks to your beautifully made blanket. He drug it out of bed with
him this morning and carried it wrapped around him, enjoying the comfort.
The soft cotton fabric is perfect for his sensory needs and the weight is
obviously exactly what he has been looking for. Thank you for sharing this
gift with us!!
Thank you again for sharing your talent with us!! Sincerely, Sarah 09-29-2009
I just wanted to tell (belatedly) how truly grateful I am for the weighted blanket I ordered and received from you. It so far surpassed my expectations that I couldn't believe my eyes when I took it out of the box. For the price, I was actually able to choose a custom fabric with a theme that matches my own personality (which adds to the comfort for me) and then to have the perfect size and a nice heavy weight with the cotton fabric I wanted just made it perfect. I am in awe of the solid quality workmanship. I bought it for myself to use for my own debilitating anxiety (I have severe OCD) and I wondered if maybe this kind of product might work for an adult with my kind of disability, too. I can tell you now that it definitely helps! This blanket is beautiful, the perfect size, nice and sturdy so I don't have to feel nervous about using it. I just kept meaning to get back to you to tell you how appreciative and impressed I was. You did a beautiful job. Thank you! (And you chose the PERFECT panda and coordinating Chinese backing material!). I love it! Sincerely, Catherine K. WA 9-21-2009
Hello, I wanted to take a moment to tell you thanks for the wonderful "Cars" weighted blanket I recently purchased. Our son has SPD and has NEVER slept through the night. He is now almost 4 and the lack of sleep has taken its toll on the entire family. The same night I got the blanket, he slept so much better, I nearly cried in relief. Now he is sleeping almost every night through and it is 100% because of the blanket. He calls it his "beautiful blanket" and says it's like someone is hugging him when he sleeps. Plus, having the "Cars" design makes it extra special - "Cars" is his very favorite! I was thrilled with the high quality and workmanship of our DreamCatcher blanket, too. When I first searched eBay, I was dismayed to see cheap blankets being sold filled with aquarium rocks - how can that be safe or even remotely comfortable? When I found your site I saw that you used only poly pellets, which wash in the machine and are safe, sanitary and smooth and comfy. The price of other well-made, similar sized weighted blankets I'd found was in the hundreds of dollars, but I spent about $70 including shipping for yours. It is the best $70 I've ever spent. Thank you for making these blankets affordable, safe, and accessible to kids with special sleep needs, especially in these hard times. You are providing so much more than a blanket. Bless you all. Sincerely, The V. Family Las Vegas, NV 09-20-2009
I have had my blanket now for 5 years and it's still as good as new and has been washed several times, at least once or twice a month! I have seen other weighted blankets and they just don't even come close. I have sensory issues and had always had trouble falling asleep. Someone on my online support group recommended I try a weighted blanket and told me of your website. I love my blanket, and use it to sleep every night and to snuggle in while watching movies, working on the computer, etc! I'm looking to purchase a lap pad or a smaller blanket pretty soon to use while I'm out in public where my blanket isn't as appropriate. Thank you so much for all you do!!!! J.P. Glendora, CA August 10, 2009
Thank you so much for getting the Dream Catcher Blanket to us so quickly!!! Michel received it yesterday, went to bed at 10:30, and I am going to have to wake her up in about 20 min.’s so we can get going somewhere (over 14 hours of sleep)! The blanket is beautiful- the fabric is just lovely and the way it is make is so very good. Michel came into bed with me early this morning for some mornin’ snugglins and brought her blanket with her- so we both got under it and WOW!!! It was wonderful!!!! I just felt such deep relaxation and we crashed out together for a few hours until I just HAD to get up!
Just as soon as I can, I am going to order a blanket for me! I put your website on my Facebook home page and am going to recommend a Dream Catcher Blanket to everyone I meet up with that may benefit from one! This is by far the best birthday present Michel has ever received, and she will get years of benefits and good health out of the deep rest she enjoys from her blanket.
Thank you so very much for following your dream, and giving others better dreams because of it!
Best regards, Leanne D. June 13 2009
Dear Dream Catcher,
Thank you so much for making Joshua's blanket. He loves it and actually has his
blanket on him when he wakes up in the morning. He loves to tell me about the
planets and tools on the fabric. I can't say if it's helping him be calmer yet,
but just knowing he's using it and seems to be sleeping better is wonderful for
him.
Thank you for making these blankets! Also, I am sorry for your recent loss. I
hope and pray you are being
blessed with the Lord's love. I know He values what you are doing for His
special children here on earth.
Cindy G. 6-5-2009
My son was diagnosed with Autism last summer and since then we have been on a journey to find comforting and soothing items to calm his sensory integration issues. Around Christmas of 2008 I purchased a weighted blanket from you that has a beautiful picture of Thomas the train, which is my son's favorite thing on earth. We have been extremely pleased with the blanket. The blanket has provided us nights of sleep like we have not had since our son was born. He also loves to look at the blanket and drape it across his lap when he needs to feel "grounded." Now I am looking for a weighted vest. I would love to have one that matches the blanket of his that I ordered from you. Do you make weighted vests? If you do not, do you know of anyone that I could purchase one from? I have washed the blanket numerous times and it still looks brand new. You do fantastic work and I would love to give you more business. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks! S C 5-22-09
Got Insomnia? Try A Weighted Blanket
Weighted Blankets For The Traumatized Child
Hi! I recently
purchased one of your weighted blankets (a 15 lb. one) and LOVE it! I was
abused as a child and, as a result, struggle with insomnia. I do not feel "safe"
enough to sleep unless I feel the weight of a blanket on me. I have spent most
of my life piling blankets on top of myself to feel "safe," only to overheat.
Somebody told me about your weighted blankets, so I bought one. Now I
wonder how I ever slept without it!
I write a professional blog about adoption called Adoption Under One Roof:
http://ouradopt.com/
Every Tuesday and Thursday, I write trauma-related blogs:
* Trauma Tuesday:
http://ouradopt.com/category/trauma-tuesday
* Trauma Thursday:
http://ouradopt.com/category/trauma-thursday
My audience for those blog entries is foster parents and adoptive parents
who adopted out of foster care. I provide insights from my own experiences as a
formerly traumatized child to help foster and adoptive parents understand the
mind of the traumatized child.
Tomorrow, my blog entry will be a review about the weighted blanket I
bought from you. I think you can view it ahead of time here:
http://ouradopt.com/adoption-blog/apr-2009/faitha/trauma-thursday-weighted-blankets-traumatized-child
I believe in your product and will be writing about it on my personal
blog, too:
http://faithallen.wordpress.com/
That one is a not-for-profit blog that I write to encourage survivors of
child abuse. That is where I first learned about your product from another one
of your customers with similar insomnia issues.
Thank you for a great product. I am very pleased. : Take care, Faith Allen
04-06-2009
Hello, We ordered a blanket from you a few months ago. The staff has reported great success for patients with anxiety and agitation at the end of life. I want to order three additional blankets. Please send me current fabric choices. Thanks for your help and your great product.
Deborah LICSW Administrator Hospice Palliative Care 4-9-2009
Hi Eileen! I just wanted to send a note to let you know I received the blanket yesterday......and that it is perfect! My son was attracted to it right away. I guess he needs time to get use to the weight of it but slept with it on last night. He loves the musical notes and instruments on it and it is so cozy! Thank you so much for your special blanket and all the help in purchasing one. Kelly Canada 03-31-09
Hello, Just wanted to let you know
how pleased I am with the blanket I purchased from you. As an itinerant
occupational therapist in the public school system, it will be used in two
ways... for "deep pressure" as part of therapy and as an example to show parents
the excellent quality of your products. I actually purchased poly pellets two
years ago, with plans to make my own blanket, but I never found the time. Now
that I see your blanket, I also know that I would never have matched the
workmanship, so I think I'll just make some washable
bean bags! If you have business cards, or a flier I could share with other staff
and families, I would appreciate it. Thank you. J. L. 01-24-09
We got our weighted blanket (fishing theme) this week, and my son (sensory processing disorder [tactile defensive and vestibular/proprioceptive seeking], ADHD, dysgraphia, and general anxiety disorder diagnosis) LOVES it. We’ve already taken it in to show his kindergarten teacher and his occupational therapist. He wraps in it, rolls on it, snuggles in it, and fell asleep quickly and peacefully last night under it. The colors are beautiful and the workmanship is excellent. We should have gotten him one a long time ago! It was well worth the wait.
Thank you again! M. A-D, Ph.D. 10-28-08
Eileen, I purchased a pre-made weighted blanket from you back in September. I’m happy to let you know it has been a WONDERFUL purchase. My son has slept every night in his bed since we got the blanket. This wasn’t happening that often before. We have just found out through allergy testing that he is HIGHLY allergic to dust mites. I know the blanket can be washed, but I’ve lost my washing instructions. Can you remind me of the washing instructions? Thank you, B.C. 10-28-08
Hi Eileen - I want to thank you for
providing such a wonderful product. I ordered the weighted blanket for my 5yr
old son, who has Sensory integration and he loves it. The material and quality
of the work shows. It is just beautiful. Most important it makes my son feel
better sleeping, which makes everyone in our home happy.
We look forward to ordering more from you..
Thank you L. E. NM 10-18-08
Hello! My son's blanket arrived today, and as it says in the subject line, he loves it. He hasn't put it down and he can't wait to sleep with it on his bed. I must tell you, it's beautiful. You do fantastic work. My daughter wants one of her own. I plan on ordering her one as soon as I can. Thank you for making my son so happy. Sincerely, M. K. 07-29-08
Hi Eileen! The blanket arrived a few days ago, and I
cannot thank you enough. The blanket is beautiful, the stitching is perfect, the
quality is amazing. I am so impressed with how this turned out! My daughter is
already beginning to sleep better and even she enjoys using it for quiet time.
Thank you!
I will be sure to pass your information along to others who would want a blanket
like this. I will certainly be calling on you when the time comes for a larger
blanket. It was well worth the wait!!!! Sincerely, D.B. 07-25-08
We got it!
Its a beautiful blanket. Thank you! Jon says "its nicely blue" and he wishes it
were twice as heavy or 4x- silly guy. He was carrying it around for awhile and
wanting us to try it too. He has looked forward to this for a long time and
having it now sure makes the wait very worth it. All the other ones I looked at
before contacting you just did not look as good as yours. I knew I wanted it
made by you but your blanket exceeded my expectations!
Thank you very much! S. C. 07-11-08
I just wanted to sincerely thank you for the quick turnaround you provided to my grandson, in getting him his weighted twin and lap blankets. Not only did you so kindly do this so quickly to be sure he had them for their overseas deployment, I have seen pictures and they are absolutely beautiful, and he LOVES the buses!!!Most importantly, he is sleeping so much better! Thanks again for your kind assistance –Sincerely, D. M. 5-23-08
Hello
Dear Dreamcatcher,
We received our blanket and my daughter loves it!!! I can't tell you how happy we are with it. It is so beautiful and so well made and best of all her favorite color, pink! She is sleeping with it and even took it to OT to have with her while she was on the swings! I can't thank you enough for the comfort my little girl is getting at night while she is catching dreams! Sincerely, Maggie 04-29-08
Hi, I am an occupational therapist in New Jersey and work in
Early Intervention. I was very pleased to find your blankets and have ordered
one for a family. I am just writing to thank you for the job you are doing. The
quality and care behind the product you are making is excellent. I have been
looking for a blanket like yours for a long time, but could only find pocket
type blankets or ones made of organic products that I did not feel was safe.
The family that receive your blanket will be directly ordering more (she is a
foster mother with three drug exposed children in her home). I have also given
your site to many of my coworkers.
Thank you again for the great quality product,
Tracy OT
HI, I really liked the blanket I just bought, so I decided I would buy a lap blanket to use at the table or out in public where as the other is more then perfect for bedtime. Thank You so much for making these blankets! They are amazing, They are so vibrant, what child wouldn't want to carry them around. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I cant wait till he sees this new one.... Rebecca 03-2008
-We purchased a weighted crib blanket from you for our son
[for Christmas] and love it! (It has doggies on one side and paws on the
other.) Anyway, since getting the blanket, Nathan has fewer awakenings in the
night.
Interestingly enough, this one is for my mom for Mother's Day. She found that
Nathan's blanket soothes the pains in her legs from restless leg syndrome. She
naps with his blankie sometimes!
.
Thank you for providing a terrific product and service. I look forward to
surprising Mom with her own beautiful blanket.
Thanks and warmest regards, (Joy) M. L. H. 03-2008
I just want to let you know that the weighted blanket that I purchased from you for my 21 year old, ADHD son is a great success. For the first time in his life, he is able to fall asleep within a very short while instead of after many, many hours. This has resulted in many other things going right for him during his day time hours.
Eileen
We just received the first of the weighted blanket that we ordered from you.
What a wonderful product. The blanket is so soft and cuddly. I've never used a
blanket with the poly pellets before, but now I can really see the advantage.
Thanks again for making such a nice blanket.
Jean M OTR/L 07-30-07

Eileen,
We received our daughter's blanket yesterday and she LOVES it!!!! She laid
on the couch and I put it on her and her face lit up. It is just perfect!
Thank you SO much for this wonderful service you provide to people who at
times seem without hope.
Be blessed! L. B. 4-20-2007
I am not sure how long it has been since we have had our weighted
blanket (maybe a month) and I think it is safe to say that it has been my
best purchase for my son's wellness. I have not had one
complaint about sleeping since the first day he used it. I can't tell you
what a blessing it is not have him complaining that his legs and arms were
fidgety and that he just could not sleep and be
helpless on how to fix the problem. He is not autistic nor has he been
clinically diagnosed with ADHD but he is definitely a sensory seeking
child. I am thrilled that he is finally getting to sleep
when I tuck him in and not 2 hours later - THANK YOU!!
I will continue to upgrade as he grows and needs more weight.
L. M. 4-8-2007
Hi, received our blanket yesterday! My son
slept sound last night :) Thank You SOOO much!
Just wanted to say thanks,
Maggie 02-16-2007
HELLO Eileen,
What a fascinating idea! Weighted blankets! When I was pregnant, I
had RLS
(restless leg syndrome) very awfully, and nothing calmed it, though
magnesium, calcium and potassium helped a little. But what helped most was
to lay a heavy weight across my legs. I used a quilt, folded repeatedly. If
I'd known about your blankets, I'd have jumped on them instantly!
--angela
Eileen,
Dear Eileen:
I received the weighted blanket for my son Cameron yesterday—it’s beautiful, and already a favorite. Cameron was snuggled up with it on the couch last night, and again in his bed early this morning . Thank you for the care that was put into making it. I will definitely recommend your business to other families that might benefit from this product.
Blessings, Jennifer (& Cameron too!) 02-08-07
Dear Eileen,
James was getting SO anxious about receiving his blanket. We were delighted when it arrived sooner than we had expected. The fabric is just fantastic and James loves the blanket. He even took it with him to his first math tutoring session last week. He has only asked me about 100 questions about it but fortunately I had read every single word on your website so I think I answered most of them to his satisfaction and even mentioned to him that he could recycle the blanket when he outgrew it. He really liked that. Thanks for your labor of love. Sincerely, Tedi Jo 2-1-2007
Hi Eileen,
We got the blanket just before Christmas, and Gabriel LOVES it. He calls it his
heavy bug blanket, and he loves curling up under it. We’ve noticed he’s having
an easier time getting to sleep at night when he has it on, and he hasn’t been
waking up in the middle of the night like he used to. We also put it on him when
he watches TV, and it actually calms him down. He used to fidget and move a lot
while watching TV and it would hype him up. It’s the perfect thing to help him
with his sensory issue of wanting to have the body pressure! I’m so glad I found
your site. The blanket you made is just beautiful and I really appreciate your
efforts. Gabriel is in developmental kindergarten, so I’m going to put together
a note to distribute to the other parents so they will know about your company
too. I’m certain there are other kids in the class who would love the blankets
as much as Gabriel does. Thank you so much!
Take care,
Bonnie 01-05-07
Hi Eileen,
I received the blanket , it is the perfect size!
The quality is absolutely outstanding!
I think that you likely have the highest quality product available in what
you are manufacturing and I know you will be well known for your product and
your support of families with Autistic members.
I will purchase in the near future.
Thanks again and I will talk to you soon!
-Pat 12-27-06
I just got my blanket.....I love it!!!!!
I showed it around my school to the O.T.s and the other teachers
and they all think it is great! You will be getting some more orders from
my school.
Merry Christmas!
K. P., E C School 12-21-06
Dear Eileen and
Staff
I received my weighted blanket yesterday and was amazed at how lovely it is. It
took my breath away! My granddaughter suffers from Retts Syndrome and lives in
Texas – so I don’t get to see her very often. However, she is the apple of my
eye. I’m hoping this beautiful blanket will substitute as my loving arms around
her giving her comfort and helping her to sleep peacefully.
Thank you for doing such a wonderful job for someone who means the world to me.
Merry Christmas.
J. H. Kentucky 12-12-06
Eileen,
I just wanted to let you know that Katie's blanket arrived today. She was so
excited!!
She loves it and seems to like the "taggies". We will see if she sleeps all
night long tonight.
I am very pleased with the finished product. It is beautifully made and your
craftmanship is amazing. You did a wonderful job and I appreciate all of your
hard work. I will keep you posted on Katie's progress with her blanket and her
"taggies". So far, they have earned her seal of approval.
Thanks again,
A. R. 12-12-06
A. and "Hip Critters".... she refers to it as if it
were alive!
Thanks for making a happy kid!
T. 08-22-2006
Thank you so very much for the blanket - it is beautiful. Amazing quality and workmanship and by far the best I've ever seen. I can't thank you enough - except to order more which I will. My autistic client loves it. For the first time ever this 3 year old is sleeping through the night. And so is his mom.
Eileen,
Thanks for the update I will look for it!
The other ones you sent are very beautiful and you did excellent work! My 22
year old loves to snuggle in the Van Gogh as she is an artist and the
toddler loves to snuggle in the ponies!
You have a wonderful talent, thank you again! S. 7-13-2006
I LOVE MY BLANKET AND LAP PAD!!! I am so very pleased. I read the rave reviews you got from prior customers but now I know for myself what all the to do was about - you are a wonderful crafts person! My 4 yr old loves it too! I wanted the blanket for nap time at day care because he is the most fidgety there. He was very unhappy that I don't want to bring it home every night! We worked it out so he will use it home on weekends.
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Our son has Tourette's Plus and we recently received the wonderful blanket you made him. All we can say is THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU...!! He loves it and has had the best night's sleep and two good days at school following each night! He was so happy he cried. He loves it and it helps so much and for that we are forever greatful to you!
The school staff (including his Dr.) are very impressed.
Believe me, it's great!! Thanks, C. R. Stockdale,Pa. 2-1-2006
"..........a few days ago my mom had you sew me a weighted blanket and i want you to know it is amazing. I have tried millions of sleeping pills, sleep tapes, and scented pillows. None hold a candle to your blanket. It gives me a way to get to sleep........" E.S.
"The blanket is beautiful and is highly crafted. The package you sent with the blanket is very helpful and professional. I am hopeful that due to the success of the blanket we will want to participate in your blanket exchange as M. grows. It is a fantastic idea to help anyone in need, benefit from your product."
V.B. in Canada
"The blanket arrived thru the week. WE LOVE IT!!
She is sleeping thru the night and I don't have to cuddle her all night.
My back is much better.!!
I would like to order another blanket please.
THANKS
S. and C. W. Australia
"I love the blanket and so does my son!! I love snuggling under it with him. It helps me sleep better too. I like the weight on me and it really knocks me out!! It's a beautiful blanket and it feels so nice. My son had only tried a weighted vest once or twice in school, but he's older now and seems to really respond better to the all-over pressure. My daughter's jealous , so we might be making another order with you!! Then, my 2 year old will start bugging me too :). Maybe we should just get a king size and all camp out :)I'll tell my friends about the blankets and you." J.E. 10-05-2005
"Oh my goodness! It is \cf1 BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you so
much! Micah loves it. :) Definitely worth the wait." CS 9-27-05
"I received my blanket and 1 LOVE IT!! It does just what I hoped it
would! Thank you."GS 10-10-05
"You have no idea how important and how valued that weighted blanket is to
Tanner and to us. He loves it and sits with it frequently. It calms him. He also
takes it to school in his back pack (added weight ) and he uses it in his
classroom.Thank you so much! Keep up the great work! "J. G. 10-14-05
Hi,Eileen!
I just got my weighted blanket and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! My little boy thinks
it's awesome too! I definitely will order again from you. You do beautiful work,
Eileen , thank you so much! God Bless D.D 10-05-2005
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
She loooooves it. I mean LOVES it. I cannot thank you enough, it's perfect
for her. She is sleeping soundly under it right now. My daughter is bipolar
and has a million
sensory issues. I can't tell you what a calming effect the blanket had. I
didn't even get much of a chance to look it over, she took it and went straight
to bed without even dinner. She's been getting about half her regular amount of
sleep for about 3 weeks straight now and the blanket arrived not a moment too
soon! THANK YOU! T. 01-31-06

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