Weighted Blankets

We receive many questions about weighted blankets.  YES!  We do make them.  Sensory Stitches weighted blankets are made special order with input from the purchaser.  We want the blanket to be your child's favorite blanket.

Our blankets are made with fleece and are machine washable (low heat wash and dry).  All of the weight is contained within the blanket.

The finished size is approximately 42 inches wide by 54 inches long. Most blankets we make are in the 3-5 pound range.  We will work with you to see what is best for your child.  The cost of a Sensory Stitches weighted blanket is $100 with shipping included.

Our unique design keeps the weight where the child needs it most...on them!  

 Contact me at sensorystitches@gmail.com to start the process of ordering your very own Sensory Stitches weighted blanket!

New Product - Lap Buddy XL

Introducing Lap Buddy XL

Our Lap Buddy XL measures approximately 13 inches by 19 inches.  It is made with the same cuddly soft fleece as our original Lap Buddy.  Lap Buddy XL is designed to fit across the lap of a larger child or adult.  Lap Buddy XL is available in 3, 4, or 5 pound weights.  Cost is $35.00

Lap Buddy is a wonderful product for children with sensory processing issues, autism, ADHD, and other processing issues.  The weight provides comfort and stability.  The softness provides calm, soothing effects for the child.  Lap Buddy is also beneficial for elderly people with dementia, Alzheimer's and anxiety.

Contact me at sensorystitches@gmail.com for more information or to place an order.  Our products are also available for purchase online at https://www.etsy.com/shop/SensoryStitches?ref=shop_sugg

Original Lap Buddy on top of Lap Buddy XL

Giant Steps Vendor Fair

We enjoyed meeting people at a vendor fair during a 5K run/1K walk for Giant Steps.  On a very chilly morning, it warmed my heart to see the smiles as people touched, held, and tugged on our products.   We designed each of our products to be calming and soothing to the user.  I also think they are pretty cool too!  We sent many of our Sparky dogs to new homes that morning. :)  If you would like me to come do a vendor fair or parent/therapist/teacher inservice, please contact me (Jami Lason) at sensorystitches@gmail.com.  I love talking to parents, therapists, and teachers about how useful our Sensory Stitches products are in the everyday lives of children with sensory needs!

Summertime fun

It is mid-summer and if your house is like mine, the fun of summer is starting to wear off.  Being out of routine is not something that my daughter, Madeline, enjoys at all.  That means it is time to introduce lots of fun sensory activities to help balance out the anxiety of being out of school and out of routine.  Our Sensory Stitches products are created to adapt to all kinds of different activities.  For example, our Stretchy Tunnel is a very fun tunnel to crawl through, but why not make it part of an obstacle course? 
Here's a creative idea...  Do you have a long hallway in your house?  Put small items in a basket in one room at the end of the hallway.  Then have your child take them one by one through the tunnel to a basket in another room at the other end of the hallway.  They can carry them in their hand, pocket, etc. to be able to crawl through.  You could put a suitcase in one room and pretend you are packing for a trip.  The amount of proprioceptive input our Stretchy Tunnel provides is wonderful!  It is also a motivating way to get a lot of motor planning and muscle toning work done.  My daughter does not like to do motor planning activities, but when proprioceptive input is involved, she is super motivated to work hard!
Another fun activity is to put a ball in the middle of the Stretchy Tunnel.  Hold on to one end of the tunnel and have your child hold on to the other end.  Move the tunnel up and down to bounce the ball.  You are working on bilateral coordination and gross muscle strengthening all while having fun!!
These are just a few of many ideas of the fun ways you can use our Stretchy Tunnel to have fun with your kids this summer.  We have many more products to provide you with endless possibilities of sensory activities for the rest of your summer and beyond.  If you would like more ideas or would like to know more about our products, check out my other posts or e-mail me (Jami) at sensorystitches@gmail.com.

My son, Kyle, crawling through our small size Stretchy Tunnel

   

Spring Has Sprung

No matter where you live, I think you can agree that spring has sprung!  I live in the Chicagoland area and spring sprung very early here.  While being spoiled with 80 degree temperatures in early March, I should have known better than expect they would stay around.  Temps quickly ducked back into the 40s and 50s to keep me from fulling switching over my wardrobe for spring quite yet.  Now that it seems spring is really, truly here, it makes me have more energy and motivation to try new things.  One area that I am always looking for new things to try is in helping with my daughter's sensory needs.  She was diagnosed at the age of 2 with Sensory Processing Disorder.  At the age of 6 she was also diagnosed with Nonverbal Learning Disorder.  She is now 8 years old, so I have tried all kinds of sensory activities to help her regulate herself.  That trial (and a lot of error) process inspired the products we have designed for Sensory Stitches.  Each unique item is designed for a variety of possible uses. 
For example, our Sparky dog is perfect for sitting on a lap while reading a book or riding in the car.  Sparky is also great to put in a laundry basket and push around the house.  Make a list of items that Sparky needs to "pick up" and have your child "drive" Sparky on his errands.  You can work on direction following, proprioceptive input, motor planning, prioritizing, and so much more in that fun activity! 
As you head into spring and start thinking about fun activities that you would like to incorporate for your child, talk a look at our fantastic products to add fun into your daily routines!

Sammy Snake (also available in vinyl) -- $35.00



Lap Buddy (also available in vinyl) -- $30.00

Sparky (3 pound weighted dog) -- $30.00

Super Star (size small) -- $50.00



Super Star (size medium) -- $50.00

Stretchy Tunnel
Small (5 ft. long and 18 in. diameter) -- $35.00
Medium (10 ft. long and 18 in. diameter) -- $55.00
Large (10 ft. long and 21 in. diameter) -- $65.00

For more detailed information on each of our products, please scroll down through our blog to learn about sizing, fabric choices, etc.

To place an order contact Jami Lason at sensorystitches@gmail.com.  You can also purchase online at http://sensorystitches.etsy.com. 

A new twist on Lap Buddy and Sammy Snake

With Sensory Stitches, I love talking to therapists about our products.  I enjoy finding out how they would use them (therapists are sooo creative!) and what would make our products even easier to use with a variety of kids.  That inspired Sensory Stitches to offer a new option for our Lap Buddy and Sammy Snake--VINYL!  Easy clean vinyl makes clinic use of our Lap Buddy and Sammy Snake so much easier.  It can be wiped down with a disinfecting wipe or cleaned with spray cleaner.  All of our vinyl products are completely sewn shut, so that all exposed fabric is surface wipable and washable.

Check it out below--

 Lap Buddy -- $30 each or set of 3 for $80 ($10 savings!)

Blue -- 2 pounds

Red -- 3 pounds

Light Green -- 4 pounds

Sammy Snake -- $35 each or set of 2 for $65 ($5 savings!)

Red -- 3 pounds

Dark Green -- 5 pounds

E-mail me at sensorystitches@gmail.com to order
or visit our etsy shop at http://sensorystitches.etsy.com
We accept PayPal

Meet our latest product--the SUPER STAR!

SUPER STAR

Small (red) 39 inches high by 27 inches wide -- $50.00

Medium (gold) 46 inches high by 27 inches wide -- $50.00

 Meet our latest product--the SUPER STAR!  Made of stretchy spandex fabric, the Super Star provides stretch in every direction.  All seams are serged for strong, flexible seams that will hold up to lots of fun stretching.  The facing is lined with flannel or fleece for comfort and closes with two Velcro closures.  The Super Star is great for proprioceptive input as well as large motor skills.  It is found to have a very calming effect on children who crave a lot of input and/or deep pressure.  Currently we offer two sizes, but custom sizing is available.  Contact me at sensorystitches@gmail.com if interested.  Online ordering available at sensorystitches.etsy.com.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

I can hardly believe Christmas is just around the corner!  As you are bustling around making last minute purchases, please consider making a purchase from Sensory Stitches for the special boys and girls in your life.  Each of our products is sewn lovingly by hand to provide the best quality for each item we sell.  Contact me today at sensorystitches@gmail.com to place an order!

Our wonderful products--

Sammy Snake - $35.00  (Available in 3 pounds or 5 pounds and a variety of fabrics.  See previous post for fabric choices.)

Lap Buddy - $30.00 (Available in 2, 3, or 4 pound weights.  Available fringed or unfringed.  Fabric selection shown in previous post.)

Sparky - $30.00 (our 3 pound weighted dog)

Stetchy Tunnel -- Small in orange (5 ft. long and 18 in. diameter) -- $35.00
                                      Medium in orange (10 ft. long and 18 in. diameter) -- $55.00
                                            Large in green (10 ft. long and 21 in. diameter) -- $65.00

See previous posts on our website for more details about each product.  Online ordering is available through our etsy.com shop.  If you are ordering through contacts at Spot On Therapies, LLC, please contact me at sensorystitches@gmail.com to save on shipping costs.

 We here at Sensory Stitches hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

NEW--Stretchy Tunnel!

Introducing our Stretchy Tunnel!  Made from material similar to that used in swimsuits, it provides stretch in every direction for great body work, motor planning skills, and proprioceptive input!  The stitching is reinforced with a stretch stitch to stand up to all kinds of use.  We are offering 3 different sizes --
Small (orange) --  5 ft. long and 18 in. diameter          $35.00
Medium (orange) -- 10 ft. long and 18 in. diameter    $55.00

Large (green) -- 10 ft. long and 21 in. diameter)         $65.00

The Stretchy Tunnel doesn't look like much when it is laying around, but it becomes great fun when crawling through.

Almost out....

Crawling through--the tunnel stretches to match your child's body size and shape.

That was fun!  I love Stretchy Tunnel!

Please see below for our other great products!  For questions or to place an order, contact me at sensorystitches@gmail.com. 

Introducing--Sparky!

Introducing Sparky, the weighted dog! 

He is cuddly and oh so soft.  He weighs in at 3 pounds, so he is perfect for toting around or sitting on a lap to provide great proprioceptive input!  Pictured below is Sparky laying down on the job--perfect for laying on a child's lap while reading, watching TV, or just about anything. 

Cost -- $30

E-mail me with orders, questions or comments at sensorystitches@gmail.com.

See below for our other great products.

Coming Soon!

We have 2 new products that we are currently developing.  We hope to add them to our items for sale soon.  For now, take a look below to see what we are offering.  E-mail with any questions or comments at sensorystitches@gmail.com.  Thanks!

Welcome!

Welcome to Sensory Stitches!  A mother and daughter company founded to help provide affordable weighted sensory aids for the special needs community.  We are a new company starting from the ground up.  Currently we are offering two different products--

The Sammy Snake neck wrap is available in 3 pound or 5 pound weights.  It is made with a removable, machine washable flannel cover.  The cover slips over the wrap like a pillow case and velcros on the end.  The wrap is weighted with aquarium pebbles so it is also washable (recommended hand wash).  The edges around the wrap are machine sewn and finished with a serger to ensure no escaping pebbles.  Sammy Snake measures 30 inches long by 4 inches wide.

Cost - $35

The Lap Buddy lap pad is made of cozy soft fleece.  It is padded and sized perfectly to fit on a child's lap.  The best thing about the Lap Buddy is that it is completely machine washable.  Just toss the whole thing in with your wash--how easy is that?  :o)  You can dry it in the dryer, but it is recommended air dry.  The weight comes from 1-pound packets of aquarium pebbles inserted in between the padding.  The packets are serged on all sides to ensure that there will be no escaping pebbles.  The Lap Buddy is available in 2, 3, or 4 pound weights.  It is also available as fringed (12 inches by 16 inches) or unfringed (10 inches by 14 inches). 

Cost - $30

We are pleased to offer free delivery/pick-up through Spot On Therapies, LLC in Naperville.  Shipping is available for additional charge.  Our designs are customizable (special print fabric, different weights, etc.) for an additional cost of $15.  Currently we are offering several different fabrics for each of our products.

Flannel Fabric choices for Sammy Snake --

Silly Lizards

Red Cars

Dots

Fleece Fabric choices for Lap Buddy--

Sports Sports Sports!

Bugs

Butterflies

Happy Hearts

Zoinks!

Red Fleece