Weighted Blanket – Calm and Comfort for Better Sleep

Key Benefits

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Choosing the right weighted blanket for your child is simple. The general rule is that the blanket should weigh approximately 10% of your child’s body weight. This ensures they get the full calming benefits without feeling too restricted or uncomfortable.

Here are some statistics about weighted blankets

Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS): Weighted blankets provide Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS), which activates the parasympathetic nervous system (the “rest and digest” system), helping calm the body and reduce anxiety. Research indicates that DPS can help promote relaxation and improve sleep quality for individuals with anxiety, ADHD, or autism (VandenBerg, 2001).
Cortisol Reduction: DPS has been shown to reduce levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, while increasing serotonin and melatonin—hormones crucial for mood regulation and sleep. A 2020 study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry found that 63% of participants reported lower anxiety after using weighted blankets (Chen & Zhang, 2020).
Improved Sleep for Autism: According to a study in The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, children with autism who used weighted blankets experienced improved sleep, falling asleep faster and waking up less during the night (Gringras et al., 2014).
Increased Comfort and Safety: A 2015 study in The American Journal of Occupational Therapy revealed that 78% of participants found weighted blankets comforting, and 63% reported reduced anxiety after using one (Ackerley et al., 2015).