Nov 15, 2019
There is a lot of marketing hype about the blankets. There are
dozens of stories, but is there anything to support the popularity
of the blankets?
And, should you get one?
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Resources Mentioned:
The Cleveland Clinic article on can weighted blankets banish
nighttime anxiety?
Mayo Clinic News Network story about the use of the
blankets. There is a short video on the site talking about the
findings or you can watch the YouTube version.
Harvard Women's Health Watch has
some cautions about using the weighted blankets if you have sleep
apnea, respiratory problems or chronic medical condition.
Sleep Junkie also has a page on how to wash blankets. They do not recommend
washing weighted blankets. You might also want to check out their
pages on Can Weighted Blankets Help with
Anxiety and Insomnia? This site does have affiliate links
but they are honest enough to tell you about them.
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