For many children with sensory processing issues, autism, ADHD, or anxiety, bedtime can feel overwhelming. Restlessness, emotional dysregulation, and overstimulation often make it difficult for kids to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night. That’s where the Weighted Sensory Blanket from OrbRom Center’s Sensory Shop in Phnom Penh becomes a game-changer for families.

This therapeutic blanket offers deep pressure stimulation—mimicking the feeling of a warm hug—and helps calm the nervous system naturally. Trusted by occupational therapists and loved by parents, this product has become one of our top tools for children in need of sensory regulation and improved sleep hygiene.

What Is a Weighted Sensory Blanket?

A weighted sensory blanket is a special blanket filled with non-toxic, evenly distributed weight (often glass beads or pellets). The gentle pressure it provides is similar to a firm but comforting embrace, known in therapy as Deep Touch Pressure (DTP). This input helps regulate the autonomic nervous system, which plays a key role in relaxation, stress management, and sleep.

For children with sensory challenges, this type of input helps:

  • Reduce anxiety

  • Improve body awareness

  • Calm restlessness

  • Encourage deeper, more restful sleep

At OrbRom, we’ve integrated weighted blankets not only in bedtime routines but also in quiet corners, reading spaces, and calming rooms.

Why Deep Pressure Stimulation Matters

Children with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing disorder (SPD) often have difficulty processing sensory input. Their bodies may remain in a heightened state of alertness—what we often call “fight or flight” mode—even when they’re safe. This leads to poor focus, meltdowns, or disrupted sleep.

Deep pressure stimulation (DPS) activates the parasympathetic nervous system—the part responsible for slowing the heart rate, regulating emotions, and promoting calm. That’s why tools like weighted blankets have proven to be so effective for regulation, both during the day and at night.

Benefits of the Weighted Sensory Blanket:

  • Better Sleep: Helps children fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer

  • Emotional Regulation: Calms anxiety, especially after transitions or overstimulation

  • Focus and Stillness: Great for quiet activities like reading or watching videos

  • Body Awareness: Provides proprioceptive input to support sensory integration

Designed for Phnom Penh’s Families

Many parents in Phnom Penh are turning to occupational therapy-inspired tools to support their child’s development at home. But finding high-quality sensory products in Cambodia can be a challenge. That’s why OrbRom created its own Sensory Shop—making resources like the Weighted Sensory Blanket available right here in the city.

Why Parents Love Our Weighted Blanket:

  • Child-Safe Materials: Non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and breathable

  • Even Weight Distribution: Supports safe use and comfort

  • Easy to Clean: Designed for practical, everyday use

  • Tested by Therapists: Used in real sessions at OrbRom Center

Whether you’re looking for bedtime help or a cozy tool for your child’s downtime routine, this blanket is both effective and comforting.

Used and Recommended by Therapists at OrbRom

Our occupational therapy team in Phnom Penh uses weighted blankets regularly in therapy sessions and home routines. They’re an essential part of sensory diets, especially for children who benefit from calming activities.

Our therapists often recommend the blanket for:

  • Bedtime routines (use it for 10–20 minutes before sleep)

  • Calming down after school

  • Supporting quiet time or nap time in preschool settings

  • Helping children transition from overstimulating environments

It’s not just a product—it’s a therapy tool that fits easily into real family life.

How to Use the Weighted Blanket Safely

While weighted blankets are helpful, it’s important to use them properly, especially with young children.

Therapist Tips:

  • The blanket should typically weigh about 10% of the child’s body weight

  • Never place it over a child’s face or head

  • Use it for short, supervised periods to start, especially during the day

  • For sleep, consult with a professional for children under 3

At OrbRom, we help families choose the right weight and guide them on safe use tailored to their child’s sensory profile.

If your child struggles with sleep, focus, or emotional regulation, the Weighted Sensory Blanket might be the comforting solution you’ve been searching for—available now in Phnom Penh at OrbRom Center.

Our team is here to help you choose the best fit and show you how to integrate it into your child’s routine for maximum benefit.

We are the only Preschool specialized on children with special needs in PhnomPenh.

  • Internationally qualified teachers
  • Cambodia’s largest sensory room
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Covered outdoor playground

 📞 Phone: 077.455.993
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