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Weighted Blankets [Better Sleep?]
#11
RE: Weighted Blankets
I don’t know, but if I had a weighted blanket, I would probably consider the laundromat.
Some blankets, bedspreads, quilts, etc. are just too bulky to put in a washer.

As far as a weighted blanket and if it would damage a washer...I suppose it depends what it is weighted with? Some have small beads sewn in the blanket. I personally wouldn’t put it in my washer.

Mr Google has a lot of advice...
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#12
RE: Weighted Blankets [Better Sleep?]
Dx with both restless legs syndrome and PLMD disorder along with my mixed Apnea. I have found that a breathable weighted blanket has helped me immensely with my nightly dancing legs. YMMV
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#13
RE: Weighted Blankets
(05-20-2019, 12:09 PM)Mosquitobait Wrote: Weighted blankets have been shown to reduce anxiety in ADHD and autistic children.  There is zero evidence that it does anything for adults, but if you have anxiety, it's probably worth a try.  You might sleep better...maybe.

I’ll have to conduct a study, but maybe it might help adults if it had superhero images on it. A weighted Superman blankie...hmmm
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#14
RE: Weighted Blankets [Better Sleep?]
Dave,
Since advertisers seem to target children with Autism and ADHD, you should have no problem finding a weighted blankie for yourself with any SuperHero image on it.  Lolabove
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#15
RE: Weighted Blankets [Better Sleep?]
We have a 25lb weighted blanket. The care instructions indicated regular washing on the gentle cycle is fine. We did it in our machine and it worked well.
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#16
RE: Weighted Blankets [Better Sleep?]
I be ordering one ASAP
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#17
RE: Weighted Blankets [Better Sleep?]
I use a blanket with weight (whether it's a weighted blanket, or a hefty quilt, or a thick comforter). I can't sleep without some sort of weight on me.

I often pull it over my chin, and tuck it next to my CPAP mask, to help keep my mask at the right angle to prevent it from leaking.
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#18
RE: Weighted Blankets [Better Sleep?]
I recently started using a 15lbs weighted blanket and I love it. I find it stops me from moving around and since I put a pillow at my back to prevent roll over, it also helps to keep the pillow in place. I love the weight of it and I really don't find it to hot, which was my #1 concern as I am generally to warm at night.
Now for the last year I have always had an AHI between 3-5 typically with the Airfit F20 and my sock mod. With the new blanket and more likely, the switch to the Airtouch F20 at the same time, I am consistently getting an AHI of 0.2 to 0.6. 
I have found my winning combination  - Eliminator neck brace(love it), buckwheat pillow(can't sleep without it), weighted blanket(love it) and the my new airtouch F20(finally a mask that works for me).
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#19
RE: Weighted Blankets [Better Sleep?]
(03-11-2020, 07:36 AM)Kosoku Wrote: I recently started using a 15lbs weighted blanket and I love it. I find it stops me from moving around and since I put a pillow at my back to prevent roll over, it also helps to keep the pillow in place. I love the weight of it and I really don't find it to hot, which was my #1 concern as I am generally to warm at night.
Now for the last year I have always had an AHI between 3-5 typically with the Airfit F20 and my sock mod. With the new blanket and more likely, the switch to the Airtouch F20 at the same time, I am consistently getting an AHI of 0.2 to 0.6. 
I have found my winning combination  - Eliminator neck brace(love it), buckwheat pillow(can't sleep without it), weighted blanket(love it) and the my new airtouch F20(finally a mask that works for me).

Any recommendations on where to get that blanket? Don't post links, but say which stores or sites (without the ".com"), which product(s), which you can name exactly.
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#20
RE: Weighted Blankets [Better Sleep?]
I bought the YnM weighted blanket(B073429DV2) from Amazon. Product code is the same in the US as here in Canada I do believe. 
I was initially looking at the one from Costco but they are constantly out of stock and I did not want to wait. Only advantage of the Costco one would have been that it does come with a Duvet cover, but that was only an extra 30$  at store below. Disadvantage of Costco is they only sell the 15Lbs one.
I bought a duvet cover from Wal-Mart and my wife re-sewed it to the proper size and added the ties to keep it from bunching up in the cover and it is the absolute best blanket I have ever used. I always loved a heavy duvet but they were to warm. This does not seem to get to warm nor to cold. Just perfect, for me. Also I am around 165lbs so I may switch up to a 20lbs blanket and give this one to my wife, if she wants one, down the road.
Twin Size is good for one person only.

YnM Weighted Blanket (15 lbs, 48''x72'', Twin Size) for People Weigh Around 140lbs | 2.0 Cozy Heavy Blanket | 100% Cotton Material with Glass Beads, Dark Grey
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