These are not a cure for autism, but weighted blanket autism benefits are plenty, and they can provide significant relief from some of the symptoms. 😅 If you’re uncertain whether you can keep the blanket clean (say, if you have pets or small children), you can also opt for a weighted blanket with a removable cover. The weight of the blanket can make it feel like the walls are closing in, and the constant pressure can make it difficult to breathe. There are other weighted blankets on the market, such as the Winthome which is heavier in the same size or the Mela which doesn't come in the same size. I can't speak for them though as I've not tried them.

With that said, Emma Hug's weighted blanket is not the most sustainable or eco-friendly product on the market, but it's not the worst one either, especially when you factor in Emma's environmental efforts. As the second most expensive weighted blanket on this list, the Simba Orbit feels very good quality. It’s about the size of a single duvet and only comes in one weight. But, unlike the pricier blanket from Emma, this one comes with a removable cover included.

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Hug Sleep is an intriguing concept. It certainly looks comfy and cozy, but it’s one of those things that we really need to hear from customers to understand fully.

The Aeyla Weighted Blanket is even available in a few weight options to suit a wider variety of sleepers. Some weighted blankets are made with delicate materials like silk or cashmere and can only be dry-cleaned.

What is a weighted blanket?

As a result, they are an important tool for many autistic people and their families. People with ADHD As we’ve seen above, your blanket should be about ten per cent of your body weight, and you can get weighted blanket options ranging from 2 kg up to 10 kg. Cocoa solids 35% minimum. Milk solids 22% minimum. Ingredients: Milk chocolate 89% (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, emulsifier: soya lecithin, natural vanilla flavouring), shortcake biscuit pieces 6% ( wheat flour, vegetable fat (palm (sustainable), rapeseed), sugar, whey powder ( milk), raising agents: sodium bicarbonate, salt, natural flavouring, cocoa butter, rice flour), strawberry flavoured jelly pieces 5% (concentrated apple puree, concentrated strawberry puree, fructose glucose syrup, glucose syrup, sugar, humectant: glycerol, wheat fibre, palm fat (rspo-sg), acidity regulator: malic acid, gelling agent: pectin, food colouring (concentrate of carrot, pumpkin and blueberry), natural strawberry flavouring with other natural flavouring).

Weighted blankets are also a drug-free solution and have no side effects, making them a safe option for people who want to try an alternative approach to managing their ADHD symptoms.

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The Sleep Pod Move is the brand’s newer model, so we decided to take a closer look at its comments section. If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, a weighted blanket may just be what you need. People suffering from chronic pain One of the challenges for autistic people is that they can be easily overwhelmed by stimuli like bright lights and loud noises. 🔦 As mentioned previously, a weighted blanket could really come in handy during times of stress or anxiety or when you just want to enjoy a comfy moment while watching TV. Moreover, you can use Emma Hug weighted blanket: