Protac Ball Blanket® for children
The Protac Ball Blanket® is a sensory-stimulating blanket with large balls providing a pleasant and enveloping feeling for the entire body. The balls in the blanket stimulate the sense of touch and the muscle-joint sense through deep and dynamic touch-pressure and promotes an improved body awareness. This lowers the stress level of the brain and body and helps the user to relax and fall asleep more easily. This effect of the Protac Ball Blanket® has been documented through several research projects, and the Protac Ball Blanket® has been shown to alleviate sleep problems and increase daily well-being. (Link til research project with children with ADHD)
The Protac Ball Blanket® is suitable for children with sensory disturbances, physical unrest and diagnoses like e.g. ADHD, autism, anxiety, psychiatric disorders, developmental disabilities, and brain injury.
Protac Ball Blanket® is intended to compensate for a permanent disability. It contains custom-made 50 mm balls and the dynamic movement of the balls is important for the long-lasting effect of the blanket. All Protac blankets are CE-marked.See more about the effect of the blankets here
Recommended by therapists
Protac Ball Blanket® has proven useful as a tool for sensory integration treatment and motor-skill training in sensory rooms and clinics. The blanket can also be used as preparation for therapy and training sessions to help the child being relaxed, collected and ready for training. The touch-pressure and movement of the balls also lower symptoms of spasticity and hyperactivity.
Design and sizes
Protac Ball Blanket® Junior is recommended for children aged 1-5 years. This size is available in three different models depending on the child's sensory needs:Protac Ball Blanket® Flexible
Protac Ball Blanket® Calm
Protac Ball Blanket® Classic
The blankets are available in cotton and Trevira. Unless flame retardant material is required, we recommend the cotton as this is more soft and comfortable for the child.
