{"id":22508,"date":"2020-12-22T00:34:44","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T00:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=22508"},"modified":"2021-01-30T00:22:19","modified_gmt":"2021-01-30T00:22:19","slug":"are-weighted-blankets-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/are-weighted-blankets-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Weighted Blankets Worth It? Here&#8217;s Our Review"},"content":{"rendered":"Weighted blankets are surging in popularity these days. In fact, according to 2020 data, their sales now pull in an estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketplace.org\/2020\/09\/01\/weighted-blanket-companies-are-targeting-pandemic-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$220 million per year<\/a>. But do weighted blankets really work to reduce stress and improve sleep\u2014and are they worth it?\r\n\r\nHere&#8217;s a look at their benefits, plus our review.\r\n<h2>How do weighted blankets work?<\/h2>\r\nTrue to their name, weighted blankets are heavier than normal blankets. They get their heft from beads, pellets, or simply the bulk of their fabric.\r\n\r\nWeighted blankets are often marketed as a type of deep pressure stimulation (aka deep touch pressure), such as that from massage. You can think of their sensations similar to those of being cuddled or swaddled like a baby.\r\n\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"a39688\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a39688;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22548 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/What-are-weighted-blankets-good-for-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Couple sitting in living room under weighted blanket to ease stress\" width=\"770\" height=\"474\" \/>\r\n<h2>What are weighted blankets good for?<\/h2>\r\nPurported benefits of weighted blankets include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>reduced stress<\/li>\r\n \t<li>better <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/mighty-night\/\">sleep<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>improved mood<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThese benefits apparently kick in once deep touch pressure stimulates serotonin (the &#8220;happy hormone&#8221;) and melatonin (the &#8220;sleep hormone&#8221;). As a result, it should then help reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/stress-awareness-day-boost-happiness-lower-cortisol\/\">cortisol<\/a> (the &#8220;stress hormone&#8221;).\r\n\r\nWeighted blankets are also used as an alternative therapy for more serious health concerns, such as developmental and behavioral issues and for pain management.\r\n\r\nThat said, it&#8217;s worth noting that the science behind weighted blankets is pretty sparse. Further, research behind weighted blanket benefits is largely based on self-reportage.\r\n\r\nHowever, one study of 32 adults found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/233228002_Exploring_the_Safety_and_Therapeutic_Effects_of_Deep_Pressure_Stimulation_Using_a_Weighted_Blanket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">weighted blankets helped<\/a> reduce their:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>levels of stress by 63 percent<\/li>\r\n \t<li>electrodermal activity (EDA)\u2014an indicator of autonomic nervous system activity and stress response\u2014by 33 percent<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>How to Choose a Weighted Blanket<\/h2>\r\nTo choose the best weighted blanket for you, take several factors into mind.\r\n<h3>Weight<\/h3>\r\nFor one person, your blanket should amount to 10 percent of your body weight. If you&#8217;re in between weighted blanket sizes, most companies will recommend sizing up.\r\n\r\nFor example, if you weigh 125 pounds, a 15-pound weighted blanket should work best for you.\r\n<h3>Form + Fabric<\/h3>\r\nNext, think about what form and fabric you prefer. Again, some weighted blankets use beads, while others are heavy from their fabric alone. Then, consider if you prefer cotton, velvet, polyester, or other materials.\r\n\r\nPersonally, I opted for a <a href=\"https:\/\/bearaby.com\/products\/the-napper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bearaby Cotton Napper<\/a> since I&#8217;d read that beads can get uneven and noisy, and thus potentially become a hassle. I also fell for its chunky knit weave with organic cotton.\r\n\r\nPlus,\u00a0I even read one Bearaby review in which it brought the writer to tears of catharsis. Suffice to say, I was eager to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/benefits-of-crying\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get my waterworks on<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"b5aeaf\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b5aeaf;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22533 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-Do-Weighted-Blankets-Work-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Grey knit Bearaby Cotton Napper weighted blanket to reduce stress and improve sleep\" width=\"770\" height=\"484\" \/>\r\n<h2>My Weighted Blanket Review<\/h2>\r\nI wanted to try out a weighted blanket since I&#8217;ve struggled with stress and sleep for my whole life. (Should I ever get a midnight &#8220;u up?&#8221; text, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/types-of-rest\/\">rest<\/a> assured that I&#8217;m assuredly not resting. FTR, I&#8217;m also not texting you back.)\r\n\r\nMy weighted blanket arrived on a Friday afternoon, and I strategically waited for the workday to end to bust it out. Night fell as I nestled into my L-shaped couch corner and spread the blanket evenly over my body as I read and watched TV.\r\n\r\nThe initial sensation wasn&#8217;t life-changing, but still soothing. And thankfully, I didn&#8217;t feel claustrophobic or otherwise struggle with the weight as I&#8217;d imagined.\r\n\r\nBefore I knew it, I was getting sleepy. When I checked the clock, it was a good hour or two before my usual bedtime, which surprised my inner night owl. So I lugged my 15-pounder to bed\u2014a mini workout that reminded me I seriously need to up my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/health-benefits-of-strength-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">strength-training game<\/a>.\r\n\r\nSleeping under its full weight felt like at lot at first, so I snuck out an arm and a leg in my half-fetal, half-stomach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-does-your-sleeping-position-say-about-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sleeping position of choice<\/a>. I was glad to wake up rested the next morning at my usual time, instead of intermittently before sunrise.\r\n<h2>So, are weighted blankets worth it?<\/h2>\r\nAt the time of this writing, I&#8217;ve using my Bearaby daily for a few weeks. Overall, I&#8217;d say that the best weighted blanket benefits I experience are less restlessness and a greater sense of calm.\r\n\r\nWhile I&#8217;m lounging under its weight, I&#8217;m less inclined to mill about my apartment. I also feel less hectic and scatterbrained. In a sense, I genuinely think that my weighted blanket tames my erratic energy and lulls me closer to a state of ease\u2014mini miracles in themselves.\r\n\r\nAlso, when I&#8217;m in bed, I feel more relaxed with than without it. While I do think it helps me sleep more soundly, I also take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/mighty-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mighty Night<\/a>, which has been the stuff of *dreams* as far as my long history of sleep issues goes.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, I haven&#8217;t yet experienced an emotional release similar to that in one of the reviews I&#8217;d read. But maybe paired with some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/30-day-meditation-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">meditation and breathwork<\/a>, I&#8217;ll get there in due time.\r\n\r\nAll things considered, while the weighted blanket I chose is on the pricier end, I&#8217;m happy with my purchase.\r\n\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"b1a9a6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b1a9a6;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22545 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Weighted-Blanket-Benefits-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Person's foot under weighted blanket in bed to reap benefits for stress and sleep\" width=\"770\" height=\"475\" \/>\r\n<h2>The Bottom Line<\/h2>\r\nPersonally, my weighted blanket isn&#8217;t as game-changing as Mighty Night&#8217;s been for my nightly routine (shameless yet honest plug!). However, it&#8217;s certainly cozy and provides a snug cuddle that goes beyond what you&#8217;d get from a lighter blanket.\r\n\r\nIn all, if you&#8217;re hoping to reduce stress and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/the-sleep-doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get better sleep<\/a>, I&#8217;d recommend giving a weighted blanket a try. 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In fact, according to 2020 data, their sales now pull in an estimated $220 million per year. But do weighted blankets really work to reduce stress and improve sleep\u2014and are they worth it? Here&#8217;s a look at their benefits, plus our review. How do weighted blankets work? [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":22530,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_toc_level":"h2","_toc_min":2,"footnotes":""},"categories":[825,827],"tags":[178,634],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-22508","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mind","category-sleep","tag-stress","tag-we-tried-it"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.2 (Yoast SEO v24.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Are Weighted Blankets Worth It? 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