Weighing in on the Popular “Weighted Blanket” (a.k.a. Gravity Blanket)

Have you heard of a weighted blanket or a gravity blanket? I will admit that I have never heard of a gravity blanket before, but I have heard of a weighted blanket. It turns out that these blankets are synonymous with one another. If you didn't get one last year, then you missed out on the HOT, trendy, must-have item of 2018. I must have been living under a rock because I did not know this. If you didn't know this either, don't fret, you can still get one this year for Valentine's Day, your birthday, or Christmas.

When I did some research, I found out that there were a variety of weighted blankets that came in different sizes, weights, and prices.

So…

What is a weighted blanket (a.k.a. gravity blanket)? Weighted blankets have been used as a therapy tool for many years now. What researchers have found out is that most people could benefit from having a weighted blanket if they have difficulty sleeping due to:

• Autism

• Sensory Disorder

• ADHD

• Anxiety

• Restless Leg Syndrome

• Insomnia

• Fibromyalgia

• Or what’s mentioned