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2. Weighted blanket - Wikipedia

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   Weighted blankets may be over 25 pounds (11.5 kg) and, due to this excessive weight, improper use of weighted blankets carries risk of harm to children, having been responsible for at least one child's death. [15] Weighted blankets are widely recommended for autistic children by support groups and in online forums.

3. Weighted vests for children - Wikipedia

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   The use of weighted vests for children originated in the United States as a form of therapy for children with autism. [3] By 2017, the use of weighted vests had become common in public schools in Hamburg, Germany. Teachers there reported that students wore the vests voluntarily for up to 30 minutes at a time, and that the vests were popular ...

4. Comfort object - Wikipedia

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   Among toddlers, a comfort object often takes the form of a blanket (called a security blanket) or a stuffed animal, doll or other toy, and may be referred to by a nickname such as blankie. Comfort objects are said to enable children to gain independence and research indicates that these objects have positive effects on children by reducing ...

5. Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know

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   What is a weighted blanket? Weighted blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets, cotton or another filling. Scientists haven’t studied exactly how the blankets work, but they have a few ideas. The blankets’ firm touch may calm the brain's fight-or-flight response, said Dr. Neal Walia, a sleep medicine expert at UCLA ...

6. 7 Benefits of Weighted Blankets, Explained by Sleep ... - AOL

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   Your mom says her weighted blanket has totally eradicated her insomnia, your best friend swears hers is the reason she actually wakes up feeling rested these days and Carol down the street says ...

7. Self-Care Staple! The 5 Best Weighted Blankets on Sale ... - AOL

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   Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. The past two years have definitely been difficult. We’re still trying to process all ...