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Weighted Body Warmer (Child)

Weighted Body Warmer (Child)

Manufactured by Autism Resources South Africa

Shipped in approximately 40 to 50 days.

Regular price R 479.00 ZAR
Regular price Sale price R 479.00 ZAR
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Holiday Notice: Our factory will continue accepting orders throughout December, but we strongly recommend placing your order by 30 November to ensure completion and delivery before Christmas. Orders placed in December may still be processed, but due to limited production capacity, we cannot guarantee they’ll be completed before year-end. Any factory-made items not finished before our factory closure will only be completed and delivered in 2026.

Production Time: This item typically has a lead time of 40–50 business days, but we may be able to complete it within 25–30 business days.

The first of our weighted jackets! A bit more stylish than a regular weighted vest.

A weighted jacket is normally worn over clothing with extra weight added within the jacket. Traditionally weighing between 5% to 10% of a person’s body weight, weighted jackets provide proprioceptive input using deep pressure which sends signals to the brain which, as a result, helps a person feel calm and increase focus.

 Although it might not apply to everyone with autism, a weighted jacket is said to provide the following benefits:

  • Create calmness
  • Increase focus and concentration
  • Decrease stimming
  • Reduce anxiety
  • Provide better body awareness
  • Encourage self-regulation

Manufactured with a denim outer shell and a soft fleece inner lining or Denim on both sides.

  • 5 - 6 (0.75kg) - 40 cm circumference x 42 cm length 
  • 7 - 8 (1kg) - 41 cm circumference x 45 cm length
  • 9 - 10 (1.5kg) - 44 cm circumference x 47 cm length
  • 11 - 12 (2kg) - 47 cm circumference x 51 cm length
  • 13 - 14 (2.5kg) - 49 cm circumference x 54 cm length

Due to the absence of scientific evidence that weighted jackets work, it’s important to observe someone with autism while wearing one - especially if they have limited communication skills. If uncomfortable or no improvement is seen, then it’s best not to use it. It is also worth mentioning that wearing a weighted jacket may not work unless it is supported by other methods provided by an occupational therapist.

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