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Many people find that adding a weighted blanket to their sleep routine helps to reduce stress and promote calm. In the same way as a hug or a baby’s swaddle, the gentle pressure of a weighted blanket may help ease symptoms and improve sleep for people with insomnia, anxiety, or even autism.
What Is a Weighted Blanket?
Weighted blankets are designed to be heavier than normal blankets. Weighted blankets add weight using glass beads. A weighted blanket can be used on the bed, couch, or anywhere you like to relax.
Weighted Blanket Benefits
Weighted blankets take their inspiration from a therapeutic technique called deep pressure stimulation, which uses firm, controlled pressure to induce a feeling of calm.
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​Comfort and Security
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Ease Stress and Soothe Anxiety
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​Improve Sleep Quality
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Calm The Nervous System
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Who Can Benefit from Using a Weighted Blanket?
​Weighted blankets may have potential benefits for all kinds of sleepers, especially those who experience a high amount of stress or who have certain medical conditions. In particular, weighted blankets may provide therapeutic benefits for those with autism, anxiety, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Anxiety and Depression
​Anxiety and depression can affect sleep, and in turn, lack of sleep exacerbates anxiety and depressive symptoms. The soothing effects of a weighted blanket may help improve sleep for people with these mental health conditions. One study found that weighted blankets helped reduce insomnia symptoms for people with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Using touch therapy, a weighted blanket may help people with autism focus on the deep pressure of the blanket instead of other sensory stimuli from their surroundings. This pressure may provide comfort and allow them to relax even in situations that may be over-stimulating. Children with autism often prefer to use a weighted blanket.
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Are Weighted Blankets Safe?
Weighted blankets are generally considered safe, as long as the person using the blanket has enough strength and physical dexterity to lift the blanket off themselves when necessary to prevent suffocation or entrapment. Some sleepers should take extra precautions and speak to their doctor before using a weighted blanket. A weighted blanket may be unsuitable for people with certain medical conditions, including chronic respiratory or circulatory issues, asthma, low blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and claustrophobia. Experts also recommend that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) avoid using weighted blankets, because the weight of a heavy blanket may restrict airflow. Infants and toddlers should not use weighted blankets as they run the risk of becoming trapped underneath.
How To Choose the Right Weighted Blanket?
Most people prefer a weighted blanket equivalent to about 10% of their body weight, though you should take your own preferences into consideration when choosing a weighted blanket. Consider whether you sleep alone or with your partner. If your partner does not wish to use the weighted blanket, then simply purchase a single size. Take into account if you can generally handle weight on your body. If you are more likely to feel pain easier, it is possible a lighter weight will suit you. Our recommendation is to start with lighter