Reddit mentions of Turtle Shaped Weighted Blanket (4lb - 40") - Sensory Tool, Special Needs Aid, Provides Pressure Like a Hug

These are both on my radar to try out!

I like weighted blankets, but often I like my legs to be free, and sometimes my arms. So a weighted vest seems a good idea to me.

I am leaning towards buying a sort-of weighted apron: "The Hug w/ Minky Cover" prototype from Huglife (I hope it takes off, as I'd love to see it in different color, fabric, and weight options - it's marketed as a general deep pressure comforter rather than to ASD in particular, so might be too light for my preference). Also expensive!:

https://www.shophuglife.com/

Alternative similar product "The Relaxer" is a bit cheaper and customizable in weight albeit still lacking the range of designs/fabrics that weighted blanket suppliers can offer:

https://www.therapro.com/The-Relaxer.html

My motivation for a weighted toy is that I enjoy the pressure sensation of my cat lying on me, but that's only on her agenda, so a weighted toy I can use any time. I also am considering a weighted cushion, as then she could just sit on it as well - I worry about her feeling left out if her spot is replaced with a toy, she already sits happily atop a large square feather cushion (not-weighted). The issue with weighted toys is they are often marketed at kids so they might not be weighty enough for me! I quite like the idea of a weighted turtle, such as these:

https://sistersensory.com.au/product/weighted-turtle-3/

https://www.sensoryoasisforkids.com.au/shop/sensory/deep-pressure/weighted-turtle/

I quite like this turtle shaped blanket (sadly much too light)

https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Shaped-Weighted-Blanket-4lb/dp/B013PUXI8C


With the prices of weighted products, I wish I had developed a special interest in needlecraft!