Is There Actually Science Behind the Weighted Blanket Trend?

It's important to bear two things in mind, however. "Make sure that the weight of the blanket doesn't impair your ability to breathe or move and if you're looking to implement this with a child always contact a medical professional first and provide adult supervision," says Mueller. In fact, many of the people who commented on my, once again, informal post, said these blankets were popular with their children. "I bought a weighted blanket earlier this year. I was desperate after years of not sleeping through the night and it has been a game changer for the whole family, including my son Henry. I tuck him in, put the weighted blanket on him, and he falls sleeps instantly," says Sarah Segal.

Bottom line: It seems that weighted blankets are one of those oddball wellness fads that might actually be around for the long haul.

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