Are you someone who enjoys the idea of cuddling all night with your partner, wrapped up in an affectionate embrace, only to find the reality of tangled limbs and sweaty bodies less than appealing? Or does the mere thought of anyone touching you while you sleep send shivers down your spine, making you wish you could endure something less painful, like plucking your eyebrows? If you belong to the latter group (we’re glad to have you here), there’s a revolutionary blanket on the market that provides the comfort of a hug without the unwanted physical contact.
Introducing the Gravity Blanket
The Gravity Blanket—a weighted bedspread filled with small plastic pellets, weighing between 15 and 25 pounds. This innovative blanket is designed to utilize deep touch stimulation, a recognized treatment for anxiety, by evenly distributing weight across your body. It targets pressure points that can alleviate stress and anxiety, helping you drift into a deep, restful sleep.
According to the creators on their Kickstarter campaign, the blanket’s pressure enhances serotonin and melatonin levels while reducing cortisol, thus uplifting your mood and promoting better sleep—essentially acting as a natural stress reliever. Think of it as the sun at night. They could have called it the “Snight” or the “Hug Blanket,” but Gravity Blanket seems less confusing for shoppers.
Therapeutic Benefits
Therapists have long used weighted blankets to help manage anxiety, particularly for children with sensory disorders like autism, but this is the first time this kind of blanket is available to the general public. It makes an ideal gift for any parent who understands the importance of sleep, especially if it means their kids might sleep an extra 30 minutes on a weekend morning. We would gladly pay any price for that.
The public seems to agree, with the Kickstarter already surpassing its goal of $21,500, raising over $1.8 million with 25 days still left to go.
How It Works
Engineered to be about 10 percent of your body weight, this blanket helps calm the nervous system by mimicking the sensation of being hugged. It’s like an oversized swaddle for adults—but without your arms being pinned down. You can still stick a foot out, which, as we all know, is the scientifically proven way to achieve the perfect temperature balance while you sleep (even if that lurking monster under the bed might reach out at any moment).
Shipping is scheduled for October, and with the number of backers they have, the makers of the Gravity Blanket are sure to be busy until then. Luckily, they’ll have their own blanket to ensure they get enough sleep—they’re going to need it!
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Conclusion
In summary, the Gravity Blanket is a fantastic solution for those who enjoy the feeling of being snug without the discomfort of being touched during sleep. It offers the calming benefits of a hug while allowing you the freedom to move.