"Sleep deprivation increases the likelihood teens will suffer myriad negative consequences, including an inability to concentrate, poor grades, drowsy-driving accidents, anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide and even suicide attempts. It’s a problem that knows no economic boundaries."
A new school year is upon us and the amount of anxiety and stress weighing on the shoulders of students has doubled now that they have to learn in the midst of a pandemic.
Not only that, students are now being forced to return to their school schedules, meaning they’re now getting less sleep than they did in the summer months.
For many parents, sleep deprivation is a real concern. You may not even realize this problem is severely hurting your child.
Many parents are looking for ways to help their children, and what started as a few smart parents looking into a weighted blanket has now become a cultural phenomenon!
These days, weighted blankets are widely seen as an exceptional tool in relieving stress, reducing anxiety, and relaxing the mind for improved sleep.
Studies have shown that sleep deprived students have more difficulty focusing and staying on task.
Additionally, they may also have more impulsive or defiant behaviour. That said, sleep deprivation can affect your child’s school performance in two major ways:
In fact, children and teens need a lot more hours of sleep than you may think…
In addition to getting plenty of sleep, it’s important that children and teens also get enough quality sleep or the same effects of sleep deprivation could affect their school performance.
This is why more and more parents are purchasing weighted blankets for their children and teens.
Note: kuddly is currently having a massive sale, selling their weighted blankets for only £49!
Our staff members have personally reviewed many of kuddly’s products and have been consistently impressed with their craftsmanship, quality, and customer service.
Here’s a brief overview of what makes their company so special:
Our team loves kuddly. And we aren’t the only ones! One happy customer stated:
“I have an autistic son who also has adhd. He has been really struggling with sleep since the Covid pandemic, even his melatonin hasn’t been working! After the blanket arrived, we have had 4 beautiful nights of sleep. He has also used the blanket during a meltdown to help soothe himself. It is so well made and sooo soft.
Thank you Kuddly for your amazing customer service.”
IMPORTANT! The kalmkoala Therapeutic Weighted Blanket is currently on sale for only £79.00 when you use the voucher code JOY10 at checkout!
Using its deep touch technology that calms the nervous system, the Koala blanket helps stabilize your stress levels, increases your relaxation and improves your sleep. Made from bamboo and cotton, the kalmkoala blanket is eco-friendly, durable, and competitively priced. With its two-sided cover, you can use the silk eco bamboo side on those warmer nights, or the ultra-soft minky side on cooler days.
Koala Blankets come in heavier weight options. Make sure the weight of your Koala is suitable for the size of your child.
With its many collections, spanning from their summer collection, which offers breathable fabric, to their kid’s collection, Gravity blanket has many options for a variety of their customers.
The Gravity blanket improves sleep and enhances feelings of calmness and relaxation. It also comes with a removable cover so it’s easily machine washable.
Gravity Kids provides the same stress-reducing and sleep-enhancing benefits as their adult sized blanket, but it’s suitable for kids aged 7+.
The dimensions are 66 x 42” and it’s available in pink & green. The kid’s blankets have a duvet cover made of cooling fabric (100% polyester ), which is moisture-wicking, lightweight, and extremely breathable.
This weighted blanket provides year-round comfort with moisture-wicking management and bamboo viscose. There are also two extra layers of durable and breathable fabric ensuring there are no leaks or breaks in the blanket. Just choose your weight and colour and you are all set.
YnM manufactures blankets specifically for kids that typically weigh between five and seven pounds.
ZZZNEST uses 7 layers of fabric and small diamond tight stitching to prevent movement of the beads in the blanket, allowing for the most comfortable and sound sleep. Targeting disorders like RLS and anxiety, ZZZNEST promotes calmness and restfulness, allowing you to sleep much more soundly. Its beautiful grey colour is bound to compliment any room.
A customer states that: “Fantastic product … Comfortable and soft feel … Weighted but not heavy … Almost feels like you’re being held and gives a sense of comfort to anxiety sufferers like myself. It helps relax the body, I would recommend this to anybody, Fast efficient delivery … Thank you very much!!!”
“Love my Kuddly blanket. Absolute godsend during my exams, massive help for stress and anxiety too. Super soft, I highly recommend Kuddly for all the kids I tutor. Don’t know what I’d do without it now.”
“Two weeks in and so far the blanket is really helping our son’s sleeping habits...The Kuddly blanket is fab quality and a wonderful colour.”
“The blankets are amazing. I purchased 2 for my children...who absolutely love them. They are super soft, a great weight and just perfect for snuggling up with or easing anxiety. I wish I had purchased one for myself.”