We tested the best weighted blankets to find the most calming and comfy ones out there
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Just in time for hibernation season.
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Weighted blankets are having a moment. These have never been more popular or trendy (as the countless TikToks and memes about them suggest), but they are certainly not new.
The weight in a weighted blanket usually comes from its interior fill 맥스카지노 even if they look just like normal or , many of them contain plastic or glass microbeads inside of their stitching. At first touch, a weighted blanket may feel a little odd, like it맥스카지노s a large, flat beanbag, but when you put it on, you may be surprised by the instant calm this weightiness imparts.
How Do Weighted Blankets Work?
Weighted blankets provide a gentle, hug-like sensation to the wearer that맥스카지노s known as . According to Steve Carleton, LCSW, CACIII, and executive clinical director at , 맥스카지노This pressure puts the autonomous nervous system in a state of relaxation, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.맥스카지노 Although deep pressure can be applied in various ways (you may have felt it putting on the lead apron before an X-ray at the dentist맥스카지노s office), this sensation has been shown, in some cases, to have an immediate beneficial impact.
Carleton continues, 맥스카지노Those with anxiety, insomnia, and other disorders or conditions that involve difficulty regulating the nervous system may experience relief from the pressure of a weighted blanket. This can activate the release of serotonin and dopamine, leading to a sense of calmness and relaxation.맥스카지노
Weighted blankets have traditionally been used as therapeutic tools to calm children on the autism spectrum or those with developmental issues 맥스카지노 found that the deep pressure that weighted blankets impart may help quell overstimulation, restlessness, and insomnia in some children. It may be no surprise, then, that they맥스카지노re gaining popularity with anxious adults as well. A found that weighted blankets can help improve sleep maintenance and reduce daytime symptoms of fatigue, anxiety, and depression in people living with psychiatric conditions.
While they맥스카지노re not a cure-all, weighted blankets can help provide enhanced physical secureness and peace of mind 맥스카지노 and even if you맥스카지노re not super stressed out, they simply feel really nice to cozy up with.
What to Consider
Weight and Size
The most practical considerations before you buy a weighted blanket are its weight and size. Dr. Sony Sherpa, a holistic health practitioner and writer at , advises, 맥스카지노A good tip is to choose a blanket that is 10% of your body weight. This will ensure that the blanket is not too heavy or too light and can give you the most comfortable and relaxing experience.맥스카지노
There are a few health-related exceptions, however. Sherpa said, 맥스카지노Those who aren't recommended to use weighted blankets are usually those who have certain medical conditions, like claustrophobia, respiratory problems, or circulation issues.맥스카지노 Also, for children over 2 years of age, many health professionals advise that weighted blankets should never be used unsupervised and should only weigh at most 5% of the child맥스카지노s body weight.
Also, take note of the blanket맥스카지노s measurements before you buy. While some are throw-sized to be enjoyed on the couch, some are specifically made for sleeping under, so you may be able to buy blankets that are the same size as your comforter. Comforter-sized weighted blankets also tend to run a little heavier since the weight will be distributed over a larger surface area, with the implication that it맥스카지노ll cover two people. Size is an important spec to note since you don맥스카지노t want to be surprised upon unboxing that you have a weighted blanket that맥스카지노s way oversized or undersized for your needs.
Style and Loftiness
In years past, weighted blankets all looked very much the same: bland and gray with the same quilted-square pattern. Now, there맥스카지노s a whole rainbow of options. Most notably, there맥스카지노s been a surge of weighted blankets that don맥스카지노t use any microbead fill at all 맥스카지노 their thick braids are made of layered fabric that imparts impressive weight while looking impressively Scandi-chic.

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Even the traditional, slim, quilt-like weighted blankets have upped their style game, whether it맥스카지노s through color options, ultra smooth or cooling cover materials, or intriguing dual-sized textures that offer you different ways to enjoy the blanket.
We맥스카지노ve noted throughout this piece how lofty the weighted blankets are because this seemed to have a big impact on our testers맥스카지노 enjoyment. Many chunky-knit or loftier blankets had a much cozier look, but when testers tried them, they said they felt heavier than slimmer, quilt-style blankets.
How to Wash
The question that nearly every tester asked during our test was, 맥스카지노How do you wash these?맥스카지노 The answer is that every product is different. We've denoted for each blanket featured here whether you should add to your regular laundry load, remove its outer cover for washing, or spot-clean it.
How We Tested
We tested the 15-pound version of all 10 of these weighted blankets in our office with the help of 14 volunteers. Without knowing the brand name or cost of the blankets, all testers were asked to rate the blanket on a five-point scale based on the following criteria: Comfort of cover texture, the comfort of the internal microbead fill texture (if applicable), the noisiness of the blanket맥스카지노s fill, aesthetics, and general enjoyment overall. Along with numerical ratings, testers also submitted written feedback on all products and specified which blankets were their most and least favorite. We ranked these blankets in this guide based on their responses.
Without further ado, check out our guide to the 10 best weighted blankets to help take the pressure off.
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