Sensory Lap Quilt

I am in the process of sewing sensory books with each "page" being a different material. Satin, tulle, fleecy lined, polyester fine scarf, various textured ones from cutting up clothing form the second hand shop, even found a pot holder that had lots of small pom poms attached together. They are not very big. Size of a very young child's hard cover book (bit bigger than an adult male hand). This way they can crunch the materials up in their hands, stroke them etc and they can still be tossed into the wash. Though hopefully, because they are a book they won't get drinks and food dropped on them as much.

Thank you for sharing this Kathryn

We have fidget blankets, lap size. These were made by local church ladies. Each blanket has a variety of things to fidget:

zippers, velcro rip- offs, different textures to feel, etc. For ladies.

For men we have large squares made of wood with door lock chains to lock the door attached to the board along with other things men like to fiddle with. buckles, etc

I will do this for a lady where I am doing my workplacement, she is very agitated during sundowning.

Yes, this a wonderful sensory tool to use! Another version of this activity is available here with diy instructions: https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-make-sensory-blankets-for-dementia-care/5020/

What a great idea! As a new director of activities I'm learning so much with your advices and technology again thank you!

The quilt blanket sensory its a big benefit for our residents

The sensory lap quilt is very nice. I will try to make one for our residents.

great idea especially the idea for mens lap quilt thanks

I have made a sensory mat specifically for gentleman: made out of 2 layers of heavy denim sewn in grids. I slipped a flat non-rusting metal washer into each grid before sewing the lines closed to provide weight, texture, and movement for exploring hands. On the "top" layer of denim, before sewing the grids, I attached leather lacing to be tied and untied, metal rings, a large "blokey" zipper, and even a man sized gardening glove sewn to the edge so a hand could be placed in the glove and used to explore the different textures. It is not as colourful as my Ladies lap mat but certainly suits the men.

great idea

love the sensory mat. I have been looking for one of these but now we will make this as an activity.

Well done

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