16/07/2026
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Did you know that Weighted Blankets use Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS) to simulate the sensation of a firm hug. This gentle pressure helps calm the nervous system by releasing the "love hormone" (oxytocin) and sleep-inducing melatonin, while reducing the stress hormone cortisol.
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- The concept was inspired by American scientist Temple Grandin, who invented a "hug machine" in 1965 to help calm individuals with autism. The first commercial weighted blankets were later produced in 1997.
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- They are widely used to manage anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, and restless leg syndrome. The firm, grounding touch signals to the brain that the environment is safe and secure.
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- The weight doesn't come from heavy fabric; it comes from glass beads, plastic pellets, or steel beads sewn evenly into small pockets across the blanket.
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- For the best effect, experts recommend choosing a blanket that is roughly 10% of your body weight (e.g., a 150-pound person would use a 15-pound blanket).
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- They should never be used on infants or toddlers under 2 years old due to suffocation risks, and are generally not recommended for individuals with sleep apnea, severe asthma, or claustrophobia.
