Weighted blankets are blankets that are designed to be heavier than normal blankets, ranging from 5 to 30 pounds. They use deep pressure stimulation, which is thought to stimulate the production of a mood-boosting hormone serotonin, reduce the heart rate, and increase dopamine levels in the brain. This pressure therapy creates a calming effect, similar to the feeling of being hugged. Weighted blankets have been used to help manage symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, autism, depression, and other conditions. They can provide comfort and security, ease stress and soothe anxiety, and improve sleep quality. Weighted blankets are said to work in the same way a tight swaddle helps newborns feel snug and cozy. They are designed to be used on the bed, couch, or anywhere you like to relax. The accepted guidance regarding weighted blankets is to select a product that is 10% or less of the person’s total body weight. However, weighted blankets are not for everyone and should never be used by or on someone who would not be able to remove the covering themselves.