How to Use a Therapy Blanket Correctly
How to use a weighted blanket correctly?
To fully benefit from the weighted blanket, we recommend the following steps
Step 1: 15 Minutes a Day
First, you should get your body used to the weight. Use the blanket for about 15 minutes during the day and see how your body reacts to the pressure. Does it feel comfortable?
Step 2: 1 hour per day
Slowly increase the application times and observe whether you feel comfortable under the blanket. If necessary, you can determine here whether the weight is too high or too low. If so, contact customer service for an exchange.
Step 3: Complete Night
The body has adjusted to the weight, and you no longer experience any discomfort. You can now use the blanket throughout the entire night and improve your sleep with the effect of the weight.
Step 4: What to do if you get used to it?
Humans are creatures of habit. Therefore, it's not unusual to need to get used to a weighted blanket. An increase in weight is not necessary, as you can simply banish the therapy blanket from your bedroom for a few nights. After that, you should experience a noticeable effect again.
Which weighted blanket weight do I need?
We recommend choosing a weighted blanket that is 10% of your body weight. But even here, your feeling is what counts. Our perceptions are very subjective, and there are no rigid rules for weighted blankets. Use the 10% recommendation as a guide, but most importantly, listen to your own sensation. If the blanket feels too light, there is absolutely no reason not to increase the blanket's weight by +2 kg, even if it is outside the recommendation.
Weighted blankets work best when you feel a pleasant, light pressure. You should not feel crushed or restricted. Only then can the effect unfold and bring you restful sleep.
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