How Does A Weighted Blanket Work?
Many children have immature nervous systems or excessively high energy levels, making it difficult for them to settle their bodies down and go to sleep. The deep pressure of a weighted blanket allows the child’s nervous system to better integrate touch, movement, position, and pressure. The result is the child's ability to calm down easier.
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