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Weighted Blankets Instructions

Weighted blankets can help a child or person relax to get a good night sleep or just relax. Weighted blankets are also used in hospices and hospitals to help patients relax.

  1. How a Weighted Blanket is Made

    • A weighted blanket is made from any variety of materials, including cotton, flannel or chenille. Sewn inside are pockets or tubes filled with fine grade river stone or polypropylene pellets, smaller than a dime, which act as the weight. The general rule to gauging the weight needed is 10 percent of a person's body weight plus 1 lb.

    How a Weighted Blanket Works And is Used

    • A weighted blanket works on the principle of deep pressure stimulation. This stimulation released serotonin and endorphins in the body to help elevate mood and clam a person so he can relax or sleep.

      The weighted blanket is good for those who suffer from sensory processing disorders, including autism and bipolar disorder. The blanket can also be used by those who suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome, cerebral palsy, or who just want to wants to relax and get a full night sleep. The weighted blanket can be used as little as 20 minutes to all night.

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