A weighted Sensory Blanket I sewed in order to see if it would help with my sleep. I used rice as my weights. Pro ones use plastic or glass beads. These blankets are sometimes used for people who have autism and other disorders. If also heard it can help with sleep in general. I sewed it using this excellent tutorial I found here: http://www.mamasmiles.com/sewing-tutorial-how-to-make-a-weighted-sensory-blanket/