Brentfords Weighted Blanket 8kg for Adults Therapy Anxiety Autism Insomnia Calming Stress Relief with Micro Glass Beads, King - Blush Pink - 150 x 200cm

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As opposed to the sympathetic system that's responsible for our fight or flight response, the parasympathetic system handles our “rest and digest” response. Baloo offers you a heavy weighted blanket for the ultimate hugs. It weighs as much as 11.3 kilograms, which is really heavy and is not recommended for people under 90 kilograms. This lovely weighted blanket from Aeyla is made with anti-rustle glass quartz pellets, padded in polyester with a 100% cotton outer shell, and also includes a cosy, reversible cover.

They've been around since the late nineties when they were more commonly used by occupational therapists.As they release feel-good chemicals to your brain, most people that use them find that they help to relieve anxiety symptoms, and promote relaxation.

A common question that we receive is how heavy should a weighted blanket be? The answer to this question depends entirely on the person using the blanket. Secondly, don't overlook the size of the blanket. Just like it's important to get the right weight, you also want to nail the size of the weighted blanket.The cover is made of eco-friendly, cooling bamboo so it won’t be too hot during the summer. And during the winter, it can keep you nice and snug even when the AC is on. More than 8 million people in the UK suffer from anxiety at any one time. For them, it can be quite troublesome to have a good night’s sleep, as they toss and turn and feel restless – even when they sleep. One of the things that can be quite helpful in overcoming that feeling of restlessness is the feeling of being hugged or held. For those sleeping alone, finding the perfect weighted blanket in the UK can potentially replicate that feeling.

Lastly, since the weighted blanket is going to be snug against your skin, it needs to have decent temperature regulation. After all, few weighted blankets are going to help you keep your cool if you're melting under there! What's the best cover material? Prior to Simba's blanket entering our lives, we'd regularly wake up our partner with tiny movements like rearranging the covers or scratching our nose (yes, this actually happened). Weighted blankets have become a popular solution for many who are struggling with sleep and anxiety. The effects of weighted blankets on our bodies are various. By affecting the hormone levels in our body, weighted blankets can help improve our mood, put us to sleep, and even alleviate symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, autism, and depression. After all, few things are more calming than a warm hug – even when it comes from a weighted blanket. For a two and a half year old, we wouldn’t recommend the use of a weighted blanket for safety reasons. Our smallest blanket, 3.2kg, would be suitable children once they reach approximately 30kg, so around 8-10 years old.Sizing-wise it’s ideal for a single bed or to snuggle under on the sofa. What is the best weighted blanket? There are a number of reasons that it is important for us all to get a good night of sleep and a weighted blanket can help with achieving this. This is where the 10 per cent rule comes into play. Basically, this just means that you don't want to get a weighted blanket that's heavier than 10 per cent of your body weight. So, if you weigh 80 kg, try to find a weighted blanket that's around 8 kg. Plus, both the cover and even the inner blanket are very breathable, meaning that this is an excellent choice for hot sleepers. Although we do admit it's not the most afforable weighted blanket on the market. The Luna Weighted Blanket for Adults comes with an innovative design and 7 layers that ensure even weight distribution and a cloud-like feeling. Plus 8 ties that help you to fasten the cover and protect the blanket from wear and tear.