Artiklar Archive - Novista weight blanket and weight vest

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08-04-2024

New Guidelines for Weighted Blankets

The National Board of Health and Welfare recently published updated Swedish national guidelines for ADHD and autism. The latest version, released on March 19, 2024, contains thirteen new recommendations that were developed in consultation with over 500 professionals. These updated guidelines focus specifically on two key areas: cognitive support and the use of weighted blankets to manage sleep problems. Read the guidelines in their entirety here.

18-01-2024

Weight Vests at Work - Get a Grant for Assistive Devices

If you need special assistive devices for work due to a disability or illness, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency or the Swedish Public Employment Service may provide financial assistance to you or your employer.

21-08-2023

Weighted blankets help children with ADHD

A study conducted by Halmstad University, using sleep monitors, has shown that the use of Novista’s soft weighted blankets significantly improves sleep in children with ADHD.

10-07-2023

Research: Children's Experiences with Using Weighted Blankets

An interview study was conducted at Halmstad University to investigate how children with ADHD and sleep problems experience the use of weighted blankets as part of a sleep intervention.

18-01-2023

The weighted vest promotes a sense of security at school

Teachers who have borrowed the vest for their class find that it has a positive effect on students who have trouble calming down and provides a sense of security to students struggling with anxiety, worry, or stress.

24-10-2022

Weighted vests promote calm and a sense of security at a preschool in Båstad

Greater security and peace of mind—the use of weighted vests in preschool can make a big difference in how children feel and, ultimately, for the entire group. That’s according to Jenny Svensson, a teacher at Skogsgläntan Preschool in Förslöv, outside Båstad.

10-10-2022

Weighted Blankets for Children in New Research: Parents Report That Weighted Blankets Promote Better Sleep and Reduce Anxiety in Children

A study from Halmstad University shows that parents of children who used the Fiberweight blanket reported that their children’s sleep improved. The parents described how their children fell asleep more quickly, woke up fewer times during the night, and developed better sleep routines. Parents also reported that their children’s overall well-being improved, with increased relaxation, reduced anxiety, and a greater zest for life.

31-08-2022

Weight Vests – An Investment That Benefits Both Students and Teachers

About 30 schools across Sweden have tested Novista’s Fiber Weighted Vest, and it has been shown to have a positive effect on students’ ability to concentrate and focus. Positive changes in the overall classroom environment have also been observed in several places.

31-08-2022

Teacher Nina: Here's How We Use the Fiber Weighted Vest in My Class

Nina is a teacher at Borns Friskola and has 21 students in grades 1 and 2 in her class. She has been using the Fiber weighted vest from Novista since December 2021. “At first, I thought only a few students would need the vest. But now about half of them use it—some occasionally, others more often.”

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13-06-2022

Weighted Blankets in Elderly Care—Here’s What You Need to Know

When purchasing a weighted blanket for someone in a nursing home, care facility, or similar setting, there are a few important factors to consider—both from a practical and a safety perspective.

28-03-2022

Elite Runner David Nilsson: My Training Week

Here, David Nilsson, one of Sweden's best long-distance runners, describes a typical training week in his life.

08-03-2022

Weighted blanket for children

Weighted blankets for children can work wonders for both the child and the parents. But there are a few important things to keep in mind. Read more here.

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