Sleep Disorders Weighted blankets are ideal for treating sleep disorders like insomnia. Deep Pressure Touch Stimulation helps trigger the release of Serotonin and Melatonin while you sleep, helping you to fall asleep faster and deeper, while keeping you asleep longer. Anxiety Disorders Anxiety, panic attacks, stress, tension, illness, menopause, can all be eased using Deep Pressure Touch Stimulation. Swaddling or cuddling up with a weighted blanket can help you or your loved one feel better and ease the mind, allowing for complete relaxation. Autism Spectrum Disorder Weighted Blankets are commonly used in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Deep Pressure Touch Stimulation can help soothe and ground users, acting as a physical anchor when overwhelmed. Restless Leg Syndrome RLS and leg fidgeting resulting from chemotherapy treatments or menopause can be treated through Deep Pressure Touch Stimulation as well. As a general rule, you should choose a blanket that’s approximately 10% of your body weight. We encourage you to test out different weights in our stores, however, as personal preference will inform your final purchase decision. If you require a weighted blanket for medical reasons, we encourage you to consult your physician occupational therapist for advice. Among adults, our 15lbs blanket is our best selling blanket, while our 10lbs blanket is the most popular with older children and teens. For children it is important to use the guidelines suggested by occupational therapists, 10% of body weight plus 1 pound. This formula provides therapeutic benefits and prevents the child from feeling stuck under their blanket. Our weighted blankets don’t follow traditional bed sheet sizings. That’s because they’re not just intended to be used in the bedroom. They can be folded across your lap while watching TV, taken in the car on rides, spread out on the couch for naps, and so much more. Our weighted blankets range from 78” x 48” (198 cm x 122 cm) to 80” x 86” (203 cm x 218 cm). Our single person blanket is a personal blanket, and covers roughly the area of a twin bed. We don’t make full or queen size blankets because the excess spread would be wasted on the bed. Ideally our blanket should cover from your chin to over your feet. How To Wash The Outer Removable Cover Open the zipper and remove the inner weighted blanket. The outer cover can be washed in your machine on a cool, gentle cycle. Use a small amount of liquid detergent taking care that you do not use any bleach or whitening agent. Tumble dry on a cool setting. Before the outer cover is completely dry, take it out of the dryer and hang to complete the drying process. How To Wash The Inner Weighted Blanket Unzip the outer cover and remove the inner weighted blanket. The inner weighted blanket can be washed in your machine on a cool, gentle cycle. Use a small amount of liquid detergent taking care that you do not use any bleach or whitening agent. Tumble dry on a cool setting. Before the inner weighted blanket is completely dry take it out of the dryer and hang to complete the drying process. Regular vacuuming of the Dream Away blanket using a handheld attachment during your regular cleaning cycles at home is a also an easy way to remove dust and allergen build up. Premium Glass Beads: Dream Away blankets use glass beads, instead of sand or plastic, to provide weight. Not only are glass beads are hypoallergenic, they also don't clump like plastic beads or sand, and their low thermal conductivity helps keep you cool while you sleep. Dense Quilting: Dream Away's dense quilting, combined with our glass beads that resist clumping, ensures that beads stay evenly distributed across our blankets. Even pressure means deeper sleep! Head-To-Toe Coverage: At 48 inches wide and 78 inches long this blanket will provide you with full coverage from head to toe so every inch of you will experience the ultra-soft comfort. Unique Design: This 2-layer blanket features hexagon quilting and includes hypoallergenic glass beads. The small compartment sizes allow for more even weight distribution. This helps to reinforce the power of deep pressure touch stimulation to provide you with a good night’s sleep.