Weighted blankets (15-25 lbs) provide deep pressure stimulation claimed to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. Gravity Blanket’s 2017 Kickstarter ($4.7M raised) mainstreamed the product. Research shows benefits for autism, ADHD, anxiety disorders. By 2020, Target, Amazon, Costco sold $50-300 versions. Critics note limited studies for general population and potential suffocation risks for children.
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