Buying a weighted blanket is an investment and as such, you will want it to last as long as possible. This means taking the time to care for it properly. The first thing to remember is that a weighted blanket is meant to cover the person, not the bed. So there is really no need …
If you’re wondering what a weighted blanket is, they are just sleeping blankets that are heavier than regular ones. The extra weight primarily comes from added polymer pellets or glass beads in individual ‘pockets’ quilted into the material by hand. It’s very significant to pick a weighted blanket that will suit your weight and size. …
It may surprise you to know the practice of using weight and pressure to relieve stress and anxiety began with animals, not humans. Temple Grandin, an animal behavior expert, author, and well-known autism advocate suggested using a specific kind of pressured chute for cattle to calm them during veterinary procedures, and even at slaughterhouses. She …
Kids love blankets. From the minute they are born we wrap them up in cloth and love to make them feel safe and secure. Many toddlers and preschoolers use blankets or stuffed animals as transitional objects, something they attach to as they begin to detach from constant parental attention. Kids take favorite blankets along on …