The blankets can also be used in the daytime to calm children with autism, anxiety and attention-deficit disorder. The Verdict: Published evidence for benefits is scant.

Donna Chambers first heard about the rest-altering benefits of weighted blankets in 2008 after her grandson was diagnosed with autism. The 3-year-old was having trouble sleeping, a common ...

Here's what you should know about weighted blankets and whether or not they may help with certain sleep issues, according to health professionals, who share insights.

A blanket should allow for comfort and movement. You don’t want your child pinned to the sofa in one position. Let’s face it, ...

CORALVILLE - A weighted blanket may not appear to have 'miracles” stitched in its seams. But Marci Prose knows the blankets she crafts with the help of family, friends and community members are ...

Occupational therapists recommend weighted blankets for individuals with ADHD, anxiety, OCD, autism, and other sensory issues. […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 64°F.

Weighted blankets are hardly new. Companies have been making them for decades and they've long been used to help soothe children with autism spectrum disorder.. These days though, the list of ...

Duvet-style weighted blankets add weight using plastic or glass beads, ball bearings or other heavy fill — whereas knitted weighted blankets are woven using dense yarn, the same source noted.

A new study has proven how effective weighted blankets can be for those experiencing insomnia. We look deeper and share tips ...

If 2017 was the year of the Instant Pot, 2018 was the year to gift or get a weighted blanket — a duvetlike bed cover weighing from five to 25 pounds.