10 Ways to Apply Pressure to Your Body to Appease Sensory Cravings

10. Weighted blankets

Weighted blankets are a very versatile tool to put weight either on the whole body or just one part of the body (just don’t cover anyone’s face with them). There are also lap pads or weighted vests that provide a similar “hugging” sensation without being quite so cumbersome.

Photo: Adobe Stock/kozorog
Photo: Adobe Stock/kozorog

9. The “burrito”

If you don’t have a weighted blanket (they are a bit pricey, we agree), you can use a regular blanket wrapped tightly about your body to get a similar feeling. It may take two people, however, to make one human “burrito” (although that may change with practice).

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