Premium Sleep Calming Velvet Weighted Blanket

·         Plush Velvet Fabric

·         Double Stitched Technique Provides Even Distribution 

·         Hollowfibre & Glass Pellet Filling

·         Ideal for Autism to provide a security feel

What Are Weighted blankets?

Weighted blankets are designed to relieve stress and create a sense of calm. They do that by providing pressure on the body.

Our Velosso weighted blankets use glass beads so they have a more dispersed, even weight and are very easy to wash. We also use some fluffy Hollow fibre mixed in with glass beads to give it a more comforter like feeling.

Our Weighted Blankets come in different weights and sizes, and can be used by kids, teens and adults.

HOW HEAVY SHOULD A WEIGHTED BLANKET BE?

The size of your weighted blanket varies based on who you are buying the blanket for. There is a rule of thumb for getting the right weight - 10% of your bodyweight plus a pound or two. 

Here is a chart to help you determine how heavy your weighted blanket should be:

WHAT IS THE SCIENCE BEHIND WEIGHTED BLANKET BENEFITS?

INCREASED RELAXATION DUE TO DEEP TOUCH PRESSURE

The underlying science on weighted blankets is called deep touch pressure (DTP). DTP is about gently applying pressure to the body to increase the release of serotonin.

Serotonin is a chemical in the body that promotes relaxation. What is interesting is that children with autism also tend to be low in serotonin, along with those who have depression, anxiety, aggression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and bipolar disorder. This could be why the effect is much more profound on children with autism, even though deep touch pressure works for most people.

Using weighted blankets on children with or without developmental disabilities is a drug-free way to increase serotonin and elicit a calming effect.

So gently applying pressure to the body releases a chemical in your child that promotes relaxation. 

WEIGHTED BLANKETS DECREASE ANXIETY

Another study from 2012 in Australasian Psychiatry looked at the effect of sensory rooms in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit. They found that when patients used a sensory room, there was a “significant reduction in distress and improvement in a range of disturbed behaviors. Those individuals who used the weighted blanket reported significantly greater reductions in distress and clinical-rated anxiety than those who did not.”

OVERALL SLEEP IMPROVEMENTS FROM WEIGHTED BLANKETS

This study from the Journal of Sleep Medicine and Disorders from 2015 found that a weighted blanket helped those with insomnia sleep better. Here is a little clip from their results:

“Objectively, we found that sleep bout time increased, as well as a decrease in movements of the participants, during weighted blanket use. Subjectively, the participants liked sleeping with the blanket, found it easier to settle down to sleep and had an improved sleep, where they felt more refreshed in the morning. Overall, we found that when the participants used the weighted blanket, they had a calmer night’s sleep.”

Size Detail

Child Sizes: - 

100cm x 155cm (46" x 60") 7lb (3.2kg)

100cm x 155cm (46" x 60") 10lb (4.5kg)

Adult Sizes: - 

155cm x 205cm  (60" x 80") 15lb (7.0kg)

155cm x 205cm  (60" x 80") 20lb (9.0kg)

Material: Plush Velvet Cover

Washing: Duvet Cover Machine Washable / Tumble Dry

Brand: Velosso Home Comforts

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