Weighted Blankets: Helpful for Autism, Alzheimer’s and More Essential Spotlight


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fter several years of making and selling their signature L-oma


Buckwheat Pillows, it was observed that some of their workers, from The Bridges Foundation, who had been diagnosed with autism ex- perienced a sense of feeling calmer and more centered when a pillow was on their laps. It was not much of a


leap to realize that buckwheat could be an ideal fi ll for weighted blankets. Today, weighted blankets have become a hot topic of conversation, but in actuality many people have no idea what a weighted blanket is and why it works. Basically a weighted blan- ket is just that –weight! It really is not a blanket used to cover you for warmth on your bed, though it may be used in combination with other blankets.


Weighted blankets have been recognized by professionals as helpful to people on the Autism spectrum, but they have also shown to help with a variety of different ailments such as ADHD, Alzheim- er’s, Parkinson’s, Cerebral Palsy, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, anxiety, depression and muscle fatigue. Although weighted blankets are by no means a cure for any of the above, they can provide relief for periods of time for any of these disorders.


How does a weighted blanket work? It provides deep pressure


which addresses sensory dysfunction. When the user focuses on the weight of the blanket it helps them integrate their senses resulting in a calming, soothing experience. After 10 to 20 minutes, the user has greater focus and concentration aiding greatly in the reduction of challenging behaviors and symptoms.


L-oma, creator of the Weighted Blanket Intelligent Tubing System™, has designed a blanket that uses “tubes” packed with buckwheat hulls. The size of the blanket determines how many tubes are needed. Each tube slides into a slot in the blanket which is Velcro-ed shut. The tubes can be added or subtracted depend- ing how much weight you would like and also for laundering. The actual blanket can be thrown in the wash on a gentle cycle and hung to dry or dried on a low setting. Additionally, buckwheat is a poor conductor of heat, so the buckwheat doesn’t absorb any of the user’s body heat and stays cool. L-oma prefers to use 100% cotton or Organic cotton for their blankets, which also keeps them cool, though fl eece is also offered for kids that have sensory issues and like something soft.


The general rule for determining how much weight to use is usually 10% of a person’s body weight. Although, L-oma em- phasizes there is no real rule and it should be based on what the comfort level of the user is since everyone is different with different needs. L-oma offers different weights of blankets ranging from 5 to 11 pounds. The 5’ x 3’ size, 11 pound blanket is recommended for an adult. Because of the design and purpose of the blanket, having a blanket any larger really makes little sense, not to mention that the blanket would be too cumbersome! Custom orders are encour- aged for blankets by picking fabric, color or theme. If your child likes “pink and kitties“ and the material can be found, they will make it! They have found by customizing it to what a child desires helps to peak the child’s interest in using it!


Buckwheat hulls have turned out to be a truly versatile product


for L-oma. After extensive research, they found a company that specializes in organic, non-allergenic, odorless and non-fumigated buckwheat hulls allowing them to offer the fi nest products avail- able on the market. As L-oma’s motto puts it: Sleep well, Dream well, Be well!


Purchasing items from L-oma directly supports The Bridges Founda- tion, a non-profi t organization helping people with disabilities. For more information and to view other products available like Buck- wheat Pillows, visit: www.l-oma.com or call 207-595-8106. See ad on page 19.


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