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A weighted blanket is a heavy blanket, which weighs about 10% of your body weight. Because the blanket is heavier than your regular duvet, more pressure is applied on your body. You feel like you are being hugged permanently.

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What are the benefits of a weighted blanket?

A weighted blanket can help you sleep better, especially if you are suffering from stress, anxiety, unrest or insomnia. The pressure of the blanket stimulates a sensation of touch (surface sensation) and muscles and joints (deep feeling), which stimulates the production of hormones that give a relaxed and calming feeling, such as serotonin and melatonin. Your sleep becomes deeper, making you wake up more equipped.

A weighted blanket can also have other benefits for your body and mind, such as:

Reducing pain symptoms, for example by fibromyalgia or arthritis.
Improving your concentration and mood, by lowering cortisol (the stress hormone).
Supporting people with autism, ADHD, PTSD or dementia, by creating a sense of security and security.

How do you choose a weighted blanket?

If you want to buy a weighted blanket, there are a few things you should be careful about:

The weight: a weighted blanket should be approximately 10%♪ from you ♪body weight weight. If you have doubts about the right weight, then keep on about 10 % of your body weight. Too light is not effective, too heavy can be oppressive.
The size: A weighted blanket must fit well with your bed and body It shouldn't be too big, because then the weight is lost on the sides. It should not be too small either, because it doesn'T cover enough of your body. A weighted blanket is usually meant for one person, but there are also Double blankets available.
The material: a weighted blanket must be comfortable and Breathing It should not be too hot or cold for the season. There are several materials possible, such as cotton,Bamboo,fleece or Polyester Some materials are hypoallergenic or antibacterial A weighted blanket usually has a filling of glass pearls or plastic granules, which ensure the weight. Glass pearls hold less body heat than plastic grains.
The maintenance: A weighted blanket should be easy to wash and dry. Some of the weighted blankets have a removable Cover Other weighted blankets can be washed whole, but pay attention to the maximum weight of your washing machine.

Where can you buy a weighted blanket?

There are several web shops where you can order a weighted blanket. An example of this is Homecarewebshop.be, where you can find several Species and sizes you can find weighted blankets. You can choose from different weights, from 2.5 kg to 13 kg The weighted blankets from Homecarewebshop.be have a filling of glass pearls and a cotton cover. They are suitable for both the summer if the winter.