Experiences with the Miracle Belt or Sensory Belt?

[Dana in OR]

It is a weighted belt that the child wears that helps them feel "centered" and helps to calm them down to do their tasks. I think it may work for my 7yodd but I wanted to see if anyone else has used it.

Here is their web site:

http://www.miraclebelt.com/

Thanks,
Dana

[Kathy in MD]

(think fishing vest with lead weights) My ds's therapist recommended heavy shoes and heavy blankets to sleep under.

So the principal behind the weight belt is good for SID. I just wonder if a weighted vest might be better for the child's posture after looking at picture of the child wearing one.

[Cindyg]

We had a weighted vest and a weighted blanket. The OT recommended very light wrist weights for ankle weights. All had a calming effect on him and helped him sit still and sit upright. (Well, the blanket helped him lie still.)

[Sally842]

Dana,

Went to the Miracle Belt website you posted and was amazed with how informative the site was. If you get a chance goto the FAQ page on the Miracle Belt site and read "Why is the Miracle Belt more effective than a weighted vest?". Very informative and common sense to me. Wish the Miracle Belt was out there when my child was younger.

The belt is so much more affordable as well... I paid upwards of $100 dollars for the vest I bought and the belt is half that with a 30 day money back guarantee. No Brainer on this one.

Let me know if I can help you out with anything else.

Sally