Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered a weighted blanket for her online. But five minutes after she wrapped it around her body, she zonked out.

Yet while adult weighted blankets are not suitable for children, weighted blankets designed specifically for kids can help reduce anxiety and aid sleep.

Even though there’s not yet strong evidence to back up the benefits of weighted blankets, sleep experts say there’s no harm in giving them a try if you’re willing to splurge.

What are the benefits of weighted blankets? Here’s what the science says Pressure may signal the brain to release what's called the "love hormone,"© AP Experts say to choose a blanket around 10 ...

Weighted blankets have been praised for their ability to improve sleep quality - so could they be the key to your children getting sweet dreams?  ...

Using a weighted blanket overnight not only improves insomnia but mood as well, in addition to reducing the use of sleep medications, a review of existing studies has found. It’s an effective ...

Here’s what to know. What is a weighted blanket? Weighted blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets, cotton or another filling.

Weighted blankets are a popular way to relieve anxiety and improve sleep. Learn more here.

Yet while adult weighted blankets are not suitable for children, weighted blankets designed specifically for kids can help reduce anxiety and aid sleep.

Kids should not use weighted blanket. (Shutterstock) For most healthy adults, experts say to choose a blanket that is about 10% of their body weight. So a 150-pound person may opt for a 15-pound ...