Weighted blanket

A weighted blanket is an especially heavy blanket that is used to aid sleep and reduce anxiety. Initially, weighted blankets were most commonly used in deep pressure therapy to assist autistic people, individuals with dementia, and mental health conditions. They have subsequently become a mass-market product.

Scientific evidence does not support their use as an aid for insomnia, and they can be dangerous, particularly for children.

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