Did you know that the original weighted blanket was invented in 1998? It wasn’t until recent years that weighted blankets have become increasingly common and for the right reasons. Weighted blankets are therapeutic and beneficial for various reasons including insomnia, sensory processing disorder, stress, and ADHD. You can also use them for just getting a better night’s sleep. Using deep pressure touch stimulation therapy, weighted blankets are nearly as good as receiving a hug or a deep tissue massage.

With so many weighted blankets dominating the market, choosing the right kind is important. Weighted blankets vary in material, size, color, and shape. Choosing the right weighted blanket will help you receive the utmost benefits! Aricove sets apart from the rest with their cooling weighted blankets, made with luxurious bamboo and superfine glass beads.

I have read nothing but positive things about weighted blankets yet didn’t think anyone in my household needed one. However, that was before I received the premium bamboo weighted blanket from Aricove. I opted for the 20 lb blanket, but the general rule of thumb is selecting the one that’s 10% of your body weight. In the future, I’ll be purchasing a 15 lb weighted blanket for myself and my oldest son. I’ll also purchase a 10 lb weighted blanket for my daughter. My daughter, oldest son, and I all have ADHD and we often have a hard time sitting still for long. ADD and ADHD can hinder someone from enjoying the simplest things, whether it’s watching or reading (our favorite hobbies) fully since the ability to maintain focus is often challenged.

While there is honestly no “cure” for ADHD or ADD, having a weighted blanket is one of the things that help us alleviate the symptoms. It has helped us become less distracted by other sensory stimuli, including sounds coming from our surroundings. Not only it’s beneficial for improving our ability to focus, but we’ve noticed that we fidget less. In addition, I have also noticed that it can help provide a sense of calmness whenever I feel anxious. As someone who has been dealing with anxiety since as a pre-teen, this is really helpful. The sensation of lying under the blanket for a few minutes is really soothing and close to being hugged!

What if I told you that their bamboo blankets do not absorb moisture, unlike many conventional clothing fabrics? They feel 2 degrees cooler and have a vapor transmission limit double that of cotton. This keeps you from overheating and allows you to sleep at the ideal temperature all night. By integrating bamboo, Aricove’s blankets are designed to optimize other critical sleep factors beyond the stimulation of Deep Touch Pressure therapy for truly restorative sleep. Highly breathable, soft-to-the-touch, and naturally hypoallergenic, they help enhance Deep Touch Pressure therapy’s effectiveness. Aricove has won the likes of Marie Claire, Men’s Health, Shape Magazine, and Forbes.

Whether you want a weighted blanket for a good night’s sleep or anxiety, I think many can benefit from having one. If you’d like to learn more about weighted blankets and Aricove, visit their website here.