Research suggests weighted blankets may benefit people with anxiety, autism, and insomnia, among other conditions. They generally have few risks but might not be suited for everyone. For many ...

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, ...

Weighted blankets don’t improve sleep for kids with autism, according to one study. Children who slept with the blankets didn’t fall asleep faster, sleep longer, or wake up less often.

Another study on 67 children with autism found the weighted blanket didn’t affect their sleep at all – but the children and their parents preferred it to a regular blanket.

Another study on 67 children with autism found the weighted blanket didn’t affect their sleep at all – but the children and their parents preferred it to a regular blanket.

Weighted blankets are just one facet of an ever-growing industry of sleep aiding products.In 2017, the sleep aids space was valued at $69.5 billion, according to market research firm Prescient ...

Another study on 67 children with autism found the weighted blanket didn’t affect their sleep at all – but the children and their parents preferred it to a regular blanket.