{"product_id":"weighted-regulation-products","title":"Weighted Regulation Products","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTherapist-Informed Comfort \u0026amp; Calm Through Deep Pressure Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eOur weighted regulation products are designed to offer \u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"804\"\u003ecomfort, grounding, and deep pressure input\u003c\/strong\u003e through calm, supportive play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eAvailable in a range of \u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"904\"\u003efriendly characters, weights, and sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e, these products help children feel settled and secure during rest, quiet play, or moments of overwhelm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are Weighted Regulation Products?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eWeighted products provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003edeep pressure input\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can help some children feel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eMore grounded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eCalmer in their bodies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eSupported during quiet moments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eThese products are not about restriction or control. 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data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use Weighted Regulation Products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eWeighted products can be used in gentle, supportive ways, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eResting on the lap during seated activities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eHolding or cuddling during calm play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2224\" 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