How to make a lap buddy for fidgeting

A lap buddy can help soothe and give fidgeters something to do! Plus, making your own lap buddy can be a fun activity and facilitate connection with a useful object!

Supplies for Weighted Lap Buddy:

• Socks (high cotton socks, like knee socks or athletic tube socks, are great), or leggings or tights

• Rice or combination rice and dry beans (about 2 pounds per buddy)

• Buttons, google eyes (something for eyes)

• Rubber bands, ribbon (for tight closure)

• Funnel (or cardboard towel roll for a chute)

• Measuring cup

• Needle and thread if using buttons, glue if using google eyes

• Lavender or geranium essential oil (optional)

Step 1: Cut leggings or tights legs off, or ready your sock (right side out)

Step 2: Tie knot in the end if you are using tights, or use a rubber band to make a tight closure if the sock is very thick add ribbon at this point for tongue if you wish

Step 3: Sew or glue on eyes

Step 4: Add drop of essential oil if using it to rice, pour rice/beans into your Buddy using funnel or chute

Step 5: Tie off end securely