Weighted Blanket for 6yo Boy

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  oscargamer on 15/01/2023 - 09:44

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  Why does it need to be 'weighted'?

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    Jimothy Wongingtons on 15/01/2023 - 10:08

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    I assume to help calm … like the traditional use of weighted blanket

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    Jazza80Four on 15/01/2023 - 13:51

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    Really? You're that clueless?

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      ihbh on 15/01/2023 - 14:04

      +1

      Just a rough guess: the majority of kids don't need weighted blankets? I hadn't heard of it either and have no idea why it's needed.

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        Jimothy Wongingtons on 15/01/2023 - 14:09

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        Majority don’t, our generation didn’t - but maybe some could have benefited

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          ihbh on 15/01/2023 - 14:21

          @Jimothy Wongingtons: … from…

          Wait, you want me to google?

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          ihbh on 15/01/2023 - 14:25

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          @Jimothy Wongingtons: Maybe, but evidence is sparse and more research is needed.

          https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32204779/

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    Ghost47 on 15/01/2023 - 17:05

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    To prevent the kid from running away.

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  Jazza80Four on 15/01/2023 - 15:13

  +1

  Ok, so apparently weighted blankets help kids with ADD/ADHD. My sons day care tutor recommended I have him tested for ADD/ADHD. I dont care if he does or doesnt have it, I just want him to sleep easily and sleep throughout the night instead of waking up all the time x

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    oscargamer on 15/01/2023 - 18:31

    Link?

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  cookie2 on 15/01/2023 - 15:24

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  Worth being aware of the warnings around weighted blankets and young children. I heard about this a while ago so felt worth sharing.
  https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/recalls/parents-warned-of-wei…

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    vince088 on 15/01/2023 - 19:03

    i agree with you, weighted blankets not for kids.