We got the light blue shade because that's what matched our decor, but they also offer white and light grey if that's a better fit for you. This super soft teddy weighted blanket from our Brentfords range has been expertly crafted to relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety and ADHD. blanket and felt that it was the perfect weight for me as it ensured that I felt snug without feeling restricted. Suitable for adults only, the Orbit measures a generous 135 x 200cm and is available in a choice of two weights - 6. Material: Cover - 100% Teddy Fleece Polyester, padding - 100% polyester, filling - certified, non-toxic hypo-allergenic micro glass beads.

WITH plenty of people claiming that the best weighted blankets help reduce feelings of anxiety, it's perhaps no surprise that these sleeping accessories burst into the mainstream as the COVID-19 pandemic picked up.Weight - It is recommended that you pick a weighted blanket that weighs around 10 per cent of your body weight.

The science behind this is related to ‘Deep touch pressure therapy’ which can help your brain switch into ‘rest and relax’ mode. This comforting pressure, which some have likened to a hug, is said to release feel-good hormones, such as Serotonin, helping reduce nervous system activity and provide a warm feeling of well being. We’re not going to lie, we struggled to find significant criticisms of any of these weighted blankets on this list - with each one offering a comfortable and calming option to help relax at the end of a busy day. The weighted blanket market doesn't have much variation in colour and design, yet in opting for a linen option from Bed Threads you'll be able to choose from a vast array of beautiful, calming and neutral colourways with matching bed linens to boot.Measuring 190 x 100cm and available in a choice of weights from 4 - 9kg, the Mela Weighted Blanket comes in two designs - the All in One (with a permanently attached cover) or a blanket with a removable cover that secures using ties and a zip. This has been proven to increase serotonin and melatonin, which generate calming relaxation, while decreasing cortisol, the hormone responsible for stress. For me personally, however, there were two front runners - the Aeyla blanket for its almost instant soothing effect and the Simba Orbit, for the ease of the removable cover and its ability to calm me even when I am awake.

As someone who suffers from anxiety and regularly has racing thoughts at night, anything that helps me switch off and relax gets a big thumbs up from me! Considering I sleep next to what I can only assume was the world's lightest sleeper, I was particularly excited to test the Simba Orbit blanket. This weighted blanket from our Brentfords range has been crafted to relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety ADHD.Also, some weighted blankets may be covered by medical insurance if they are prescribed by a doctor for a medical condition.

I brought this hoping it would help both myself and my husband sleep but we found it too heavy and also too small for our bed. com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsy’s global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. It's worth noting that a weighted blanket won't be a cure for medical conditions but could be an affordable way to help manage symptoms.The cost of weighted blankets can vary depending on factors such as the size, weight, material and manufacturer of the blanket.