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and improve sleep quality. A new review now adds some scientific credibility to the use of heavy comforters and quilts as sleep
The team behind the review says the evidence is strong enough for weighted blankets to be officially recommended by health professionals. The team looked at 18 previous studies analyzing the effects of using weighted blankets overnight. While the studies differed in detail, involving anywhere from a single participant to 4,092 volunteers, the researchers matched data to conclude that weighted blankets did have a positive effect, in) – though many individual kids stated they personally found weighted blankets helpful.
Further investigation is needed to confirm the pros and cons of weighted blankets for children, say the researchers. In addition, whenever a weighted blanket is used with a kid with cognitive difficulties, it ought to be one that's easy for the young person to remove themselves.
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