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What Is the Right Weight For A Weighted Blanket?

What Is the Right Weight For A Weighted Blanket?

Georgina Rigby · November 25, 2025

Weighted blankets are becoming one of the most popular solutions for anxiety relief, better sleep, and sensory regulation. So if you’ve ever wondered “How heavy should a weighted blanket be?”, you’re not alone.

In this blog you'll discover a weight chart guide developed by experts to help you choose the right size and weight needed based on your own body weight. Tips and insights you'll find useful to help reduce anxiety, improve sleep and support sensory needs for children and adults. Our best Weighted Blankets, top picks and our reasons why, and even some helpful safety tips. 

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How To Use A Weighted Blanket Correctly - Safety Tips & Best Practices

How To Use A Weighted Blanket Correctly - Safety Tips & Best Practices

Georgina Rigby · November 25, 2025

Weighted blankets aren’t just heavy comforters - they’re sensory tools designed to provide deep pressure stimulation, which can calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. But using them incorrectly can lead to discomfort or safety risks. This guide explains how to use a weighted blanket correctly for maximum benefit. 

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Innovative Sensory Toys for Special Needs Education

Naomh Judson · May 29, 2025

Innovative Sensory Toys for Special Needs Education – Unlocking Potential Through Play.

Sensory toys are more than just fun—they’re transformative tools for learning, growth, and self-expression. Join us as we explore how tactile, visual, and auditory resources support children with autism, ADHD, and other special needs in regulating emotions, building skills, and thriving in educational environments.

Discover how multisensory play empowers children—and how you can create environments where every learner shines.

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Sensory Spaces For Different Ages

Georgina Rigby · November 20, 2025

Sensory spaces aren’t one-size-fits-all. The needs of a toddler, a school-aged child, and a teenager can look completely different — but the need for calm, comfort, and emotional regulation stays the same.

No matter your child’s age, a sensory-friendly environment can help them feel safe, regulated, and understood. Whether it's a tiny toddler nook, a school-age calm-down corner, or a teenager’s quiet retreat, sensory spaces create room for comfort, emotional growth, and resilience.

A well-designed sensory space isn’t just about toys or lights — it’s about giving your child a place to breathe, process, and simply be.

Explore how to shape a sensory space that truly fits your child’s age, stage, and personality.

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How Sensory Spaces Help Neurodivergent Kids

Georgina Rigby · November 20, 2025

Sensory Rooms and Sensory Spaces support children by giving them a predictable, calm, and comforting environment that helps their brains and bodies regulate. Whether it’s a quiet corner, a dimly lit room, or a small nook filled with cosy textures, sensory spaces help children feel safe and in control.

Sensory Spaces give neurodivergent kids control, comfort, and calm in a world that can often feel too loud, too fast, or too unpredictable. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or teacher, creating a sensory-friendly environment can transform not just your child's emotional well-being, but the peace of your entire home or classroom.

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