Isabella Malaj-Ungvaris experience with therapy blankets

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Dr. Isabella Malaj-Ungvari
Assistant physician for child and adolescent psychiatry & sleep consultant

“Especially with toddlers, the blanket can be used as a rest break and signal that the child is allowed to actively relax.”

How did you come across the therapy blanket concept?

I was contacted by Therapiedecken.de and immediately agreed to test the therapy blanket. From my work in child and adolescent psychiatry, I am familiar with the concept of holding. In strong emotions, children and adolescents are held, not restrained, to restore external perception. A weighted blanket represents a similar mechanism, so I was very interested. 

How do you personally experience using a weighted blanket? 

Since I advise parents with babies and toddlers with sleep problems part-time, I ordered the blanket for my 17-month-old son and tested it on him. The designs for toddlers are very nicely made, the workmanship and feel are flawless, and the weight is distributed very evenly. I used the blanket with my son during naps and noticed good recovery. We also used the blanket during rest breaks after childcare, and it was very pleasant for my son there as well and promoted his relaxation.

In which medical fields do you think the use of therapy blankets is useful?

I can imagine using it both in child and adolescent psychiatry or therapy and with toddlers over one year old. Especially with toddlers, the blanket can be used as a rest break and signal that the child is allowed to actively relax. Rituals are very important at this age. The blanket can, for example, be introduced as a sign for the next nap or used with tense children after care.

Your personal conclusion

I am very satisfied with the tested weighted blanket! Both the quality workmanship and the versatile applications convinced me. I will use the blanket privately for my son during active rest breaks and naps. In my work, I can imagine using the blanket both as a baby sleep consultant and in child and adolescent psychiatry, and I will recommend it to parents at appropriate moments. I will also gladly request the acquisition of a therapy blanket in child and adolescent psychiatry.

 

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