therapy blanket
What does a weighted blanket do and which one is the best?
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Therapy blankets are said to have a positive effect on sleep and thus also on health. In the therapy blanket test, you can find out what to consider when buying and which therapy blanket is best for you.
Fears, worries or stress keep you up late at night? Have you not slept properly for weeks? You are not alone with this, because according to the DAKhealth reports 80 percent of German workers sleep poorly. If aids like calming tea, CBD oil, breathing exercises, a bullet journal, meditation or bedtime music haven’t worked for you, you don’t have to give up hope just yet. For one, one could visit to the doctor Bringing light into the darkness. In addition, therapy blankets can work wonders.
What is a therapy blanket?
First of all, a therapy blanket looks like a traditional quilted duvet. If you take a closer look at the weighted blanket, you can see the tiny beads in the quilted rhombuses, which give the blanket its eponymous weight. Due to the incorporation in different parts, the beads cannot slip and are therefore distributed evenly in the ceiling. Therapy blankets can weigh up to 12 kilograms.
What does a therapy blanket do?
Due to its deep pressure, the therapy blanket has a calming effect on our joints, muscles and tendons. This is also called Deep Pressure Touch Simulation (DPTS) designated. With an appropriate blanket weight, the Serotonin (happiness hormone) and melatonin (sleep hormone) release cranked. At the same time, the production of Cortisol (stress hormone) decreased. To put it more simply: thanks to the weight of the blanket, our hormone balance is regulated in such a way that peaceful, healthy sleep is possible.
Is the effect scientifically proven?
In fact there is studies, which scientifically prove that therapy blankets can improve sleep and thus general well-being. In addition, sensory blankets, as therapy blankets are called in technical jargon, are also advisable for various clinical pictures.
Therapy blanket: which diseases does it help with?
- depressions
- autism
- panic attacks
- ADHD and ADD
- Increased stress level
- Asperger syndrome
- Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and dementia
Buying a therapy blanket: What criteria do you have to pay attention to?
- Size: Therapy blankets are usually available in different lengths and widths. Some manufacturers even offer special sizes.
- Weight: The weight should be about 10 percent of your own body weight for the blanket to work optimally.
- Material: Therapy blankets are made of either polyester or cotton. Cotton has the advantage of being more sustainable and softer than polyester. In addition, it is breathable and you will not easily sweat underneath it in summer.
- Filling: Weighted blankets are mainly filled with glass, ceramic or plastic beads. The latter are more likely to be found in cheaper models. They are slightly lighter, so a larger amount of beads is needed to reach the desired weight.
Which therapy blanket for which weight?
The correct weight of the therapy blanket depends on your body weight. Typically, sensory blankets are weighing three to twelve kilograms offered. According to the rule of thumb, the weight of the therapy blanket is about ten percent of your body weight, if it is to bring the optimal benefit. By the way, children can also use a therapy blanket. Here, the blanket must not weigh more than three kilograms.
- Body weight up to 49 kilograms: 4 kilograms
- Body weight between 50 and 69 kilograms: 6 kilograms
- Body weight between 70 and 89 kilograms: 8 kilograms
- Body weight between 90 and 109 kilograms: 10 kilograms
- Body weight from 110 kilograms: 12 kilograms
Which therapy blanket is right for me?
As with many other things, the choice of therapy blanket is an individual decision. The most important selection criterion is of course the weight, so that the blanket fulfills its purpose. But the size of the ceiling is not insignificant. Ideally, the therapy blanket is the same size as your duvet. These other factors can also help you with your choice:
- Well suited are blankets that loops at the corners have to attach them to the bedspread.
- weighted blankets off Cotton are particularly popular because they are sustainable and breathable.
- The most suitable Fillings made of glass ceramic beads.
- One careful processing of the quilting seams is the be-all and end-all so that the pearls contained remain in place and the even depth pressure is guaranteed.
Therapy blankets in the test: which is the best?
There are now so many therapy blankets on the market – how can you keep track of them all? GALA has selected three models for you that impress in terms of material, filling, size selection, weight and workmanship.
Gravity Therapy Blanket
the Therapy blanket from Gravity is available in different weight classes and sizes. In our selection it is the most expensive model, but the price is justified. According to the manufacturer, you can try the blanket and – if you don’t like it or the weight is not optimal – return it free of charge or exchange it. A beautiful cover is also included, which you can choose from different colours. The blanket and cover can both be machine washed. The therapy blanket is made of cotton, while the cover is made of polyester.
ZZZNEST therapy blanket
the ZZZNEST therapy blanket is the cheapest product in our test. But that doesn’t mean she’s worse than everyone else. The blanket is also available in different sizes and weights. The big plus are the small cassettes with an edge length of only eight centimeters, in which the glass beads are sewn in – so nothing slips. In addition, the blanket has loops with which it can be attached to the duvet.
jaymag therapy blanket
the weighted blanket by jaymag is available in six different weight classes and three different sizes. The therapy blanket is made of high-quality cotton and filled with non-toxic glass beads that provide a cooling feeling of pressure. In addition, the high-quality workmanship ensures that the glass beads do not slip and are distributed evenly throughout the ceiling.
Conclusion: Are weighted blankets useful?
It has been scientifically proven that therapy blankets have a positive effect on sleep and health. In general, buying a weighted blanket makes sense. But you have to find out for yourself whether the blanket is also suitable for you. The effect depends primarily on the choice of ceiling. So before you reach for your wallet, it proves to be profitable if you deal with your personal needs and compare several therapy blankets with each other. You are also welcome to read them Reviews from other buyers through and get advice from an expert. You will notice the heaviness of the blanket especially in the first few days, after which your body gets used to it – but the calming effect remains.
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