Emma Weighted Blanket - Promotes Relaxation & Relieves Stress | 7 Comfortable Layers | Better Sleep Experience | 100% Cotton & Silica Glass Beads | 7KG - UK King Size - (150cm x 200cm)

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Bean, S. R., Khawaja, I. S., Ventimiglia, J. B., & Khan, S. S. (2021). COVID-somnia: Sleep Disruptions Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic. Psychiatric Annals. To start off our Emma Hug Weighted Blanket review, let's discuss who this product is made for. The Emma Hug Weighted Blanket was designed to help ease your stress and anxiety. The evenly distributed fillings put gentle pressure on your body, making you feel at ease. As such, Emma Weighted Blanket is for: This high-quality weighted blanket from John Lewis comes in a range of weights from 4.5kg up to 11.kg. It has a simple and smart design, but the downside is that it only comes in one size: a 150 x 200cm blanket designed to cover a double mattress. There’s only one colour available too, but it’s a nice, neutral grey. As we've mentioned when talking about the materials, breathability is very important – especially for hot sleepers. So, generally, you want a cover for your weighted blanket that utilises some sort of breathable fabric. Typically, bamboo, cotton, and eucalyptus are safe bets.

The dimensions put it somewhere between a single and double duvet which is a good size, but there’s no choice of weights. And while it’s a nice, premium fabric, it doesn’t have the cosy, snuggly feeling that you get from some of the other blankets. Lastly, while it can be romantic, we don't typically advise sharing a weighted blanket. This is especially true if you plan on sleeping with it. The last thing you'd want is for your partner to toss about and accidentaly cover your face with the weighted blanket.Plus, quite a few of the best weighted blanket contenders come with trials. So, you can properly test them out with no worries!

Although we can't go too in-depth here, we'd like to give you a few tips when it comes to the covers you use for your weighted blanket. Most of the time, a cotton cover is going to be your safest option. Cotton covers and sheets typically have a high level of breathability, are soft to the touch, and aren't too expensive. We’d also recommend the cheaper Tranquility Weighted Blanket below if you have a smaller budget, though it certainly isn’t as plush. They can help reduce anxiety and provide a sense of comfort, which is essential for a variety of procedures. Besides the result of the Emma Hug in-house test, the following are the public studies explaining how weighted blankets can help improve sleep in various ways:Good question. Most options currently on the market are weighted by tiny glass or plastic beads which are usually stitched inside of the fabric. According to research, applying “firm, but gentle” pressure, otherwise known as deep touch pressure, stimulates our body's parasympathetic system.

However, the catch is that the cover is somewhat of a pain to put on and take off. This is partly due to the weight of the blanket making it a bit of a workout. But also because to keep the cover properly positioned, you have to tie it to the blanket - in seven places! But it’s worth noting that this is the case for most weighted blanket covers. The most common recommendation is that a weighted blanket should be around 10% of your body weight. However, this varies from person to person and you must feel comfortable under the blanket. It’s important that you feel relaxed but not too constricted. You should be able to move around easily if you need to. This stylish weighted blanket would fit nicely with any room decor thanks to its simple design and neutral grey colour. If you suffer from anxiety this weighted blanket could provide you with a comforting hug at any point of the day, no matter if you are working from your home office, talking on the phone or going to bed. As the brand states it:Weighted blankets are available in different weights, which depends both on the type of fabric used and the fill material. She took into consideration the price, quality, and the available options when putting together the final review for each blanket. FAQs How does a weighted blanket work? Focusing on deep pressure stimulation, the blanket disperses thousands of gravity beads across your body, resulting in a gentle pressure that helps relieve stress and relaxes nerves. 💤