Weighted blankets do not improve sleep among children with a history of maltreatment

A study by University of Houston sleep expert and psychology professor Candice Alfano has found that weighted blankets, between 5 and 10 pounds, do not improve sleep for children who have experienced various types of maltreatment including abuse or neglect. The popularity of weighted blankets has soared in recent years, largely based on the idea that the pressure of a heavy blanket induces feelings of relaxation and calm that help us fall asleep. Yet surprisingly little research has examined claims of improved sleep, particularly among children. In fact, whether weighted Read More