LIST: Where to buy weighted blankets for a good night's sleep
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused us a lot of stress, and not getting to enjoy the proximity and touch of your loved ones make it all the more frustrating and taxing.
The health crisis that is caused by a viral infection has also dominoed into other strains in our mental and physical health. One way this manifests is when you don't get a good night's sleep.
Gone are the days when you had your uninterrupted nighttime snooze, and all you might recall are the long hours you spend lying awake, tossing and turning, overwhelmed by the unending worries of these unprecedented times.
The good news is that there is a solution that does not require you much effort, and that's sleeping with a weighted blanket.
Though research and evidence remain scarce, people claim that weighted blankets can simulate the experience of a comforting hug, thereby making you calm, relaxed, and secure. An article published by the Harvard Medical School (HMS) even identified that weighted blankets have been used in therapies for children with autism and other behavioral disturbances.
Dr. Cristina Cusin, an assistant professor of psychiatry in HMS, however, also reminded that it is best to consult doctors about this method, especially people who are experiencing sleep apnea, and other sleep disorders, respiratory problems, and other chronic illnesses.
While there is no concrete proof pointing at the benefits of using weighted blankets, it also presents a minimal risk. And if you want to consider this option to improve your sleep, we've listed a few online shops for you.
1. Linen & Homes
Linen & Homes is a line of home and bedding items that aim to provide a luxurious experience and comfort at an affordable price.
Their weighted blanket, aptly called Tranquility, comes in three different sizes, with recommendations depending on the body weight of its users. Moreover, their weighted blanket comes with a 100% bamboo removable cover to keep you comfy and cool at night.
The price of the Tranquility weighted blankets start at PhP 3,450.00. Check them out at www.linenandhomes.com or www.instagram.com/linenandhomes.
2. Body Koala
Body Koala aims to revolutionize rest in one's urban lifestyle with their products that include not only weighted blankets but also memory foams and mattress protectors.
Their weighted blanket promises to provide the warmth and snug of a koala's embrace. You also have the option to get your blanket without cover, with a cotton cover, or with a fleece cover.
The price of Body Koala's weighted blankets starts at PhP 5,799. Check them out at www.bodykoala.com or www.instagram.com/bodykoala.
3. Blanket Hugs
Blanket Hugs intends to provide better sleep with the use of weight not just in their blankets but as well as in their robes and eye mask.
Their weighted blanket promotes a deep touch pressure stimulation that helps in the production and release of our happy hormones and sleepy hormones. Their weighted blankets come in four sizes.
The price of Blanket Hugs starts at PhP 4,499. Check them out at blankethugs.com or www.instagram.com/blankethugsph.
4. Get Better Sheep
Get Better Sheep has curated a list of sleep and bedding items to help you drift into a relaxing night.
Guaranteeing the experience of a caress, their weighted blankets are called Lambing. Their weighted blankets come in queen size and four muted colors.
The price of the Lambing blanket starts at PhP 5,999. Check them out at www.getbettersheep.com or www.instagram.com/getbettersheep.
Stop counting your worries. Make your beds more conducive to sleep, and feel the warmth and tightness of your loved one's embrace with these weighted blankets!
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