BETTER SLEEP - Canada's Premium Weighted Blanket

WEIGHTED BLANKETS GUIDES

Does your daily stress prevent you from sleeping well? Your anxiety prevents you from simply relaxing? We have the right product for you. The Better Sleep is a weighted blanket that relieves insomnia and reduces stress and tension. You have browsed through our different models of weighted blankets and you don't know which one to choose? Fortunately, this guide will help you to know what are the important elements to consider when you will making your purchase.

What is the Better Sleep weighted blanket ?

There are several ways to fight the sleep disorder without using medication. Indeed, a person who has difficulty sleeping wakes up more tired and less efficient. It will have difficulty concentrating and will be less vigilant than usual.

Our Better Sleep weighted blanket presents itself as a solution to insomnia and anxiety. These blankets are characterized by their heavier weight than standard blankets. This weight is created by the addition of recycled glass beads, which do not retain moisture or allergens. The use of one of our weighted blankets activates the production of serotonin (the happiness hormone). This keeps stress away and promotes relaxation.

Our weighted blanket is particularly suitable for individuals who suffer from insomnia and/or anxiety. However, nothing prevents a normal person from using it to improve the quality of sleep. This revolutionary product has already proven itself and numerous scientific tests prove its.

The advantages of our weighted blankets

Canadian Family Business

The most innovative ecological weighted blankets on the market

Eco-friendly (Oeko-Tex certified)

Exclusive 2-year warranty

60 nights free trial

Improved weight distribution

Four seasons concept

Unique fastening system to prevent the blanket from moving

Why it works ?

Weighted blankets are becoming increasingly popular because we naturally learn to relax under the weight and fall asleep more quickly. Soon, consumers begin to enjoy their weighted blanket as a natural and comforting solution to insomnia and anxiety.

 

Our Better Sleep weighted blankets allow people to release their daily tensions with Deep Touch Pressure technology. This well-known therapeutic method stimulates pressure points on the body related to improving sleep, mood and relaxation. The weight of our blankets is distributed over the entire surface to provide the desired therapeutic effects. By using one of our Better Sleep blankets, you can:

↑ Serotonin levels (happiness hormone)

↑ Melatonin levels (sleep hormone)

↓ Cortisol levels (stress hormone)

 

Weighted blankets don't just play hormones, they also help people with diseases such as ADHD, autism, Alzheimer's and more.

Who can benefit from the weighted blankets ?

Weighted blankets can be beneficial for sleep disorders of all kinds. Although studies are limited, they can help treat insomnia, fall asleep and stay asleep.

 

"Weighted blankets have been the phenomenon over the past year" said Bill Fish, a certified sleep science coach. People are beginning to understand the benefits of using a weighted blanket to achieve the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep on a nightly basis.

 

According to a 2015 study, it has been suggested that weighted blankets may have a beneficial calming effect, especially in clinical conditions. A weighted blanket can provide an innovative, non-pharmacological approach and a complementary tool to improve sleep quality.

 

Conditions that could benefit from weighted blankets include:

- Insomnia

- Anxiety

- Restless Legs Syndrome

- ADHD

- Autism Spectrum Disorder

- Sensory Processing Disorder

How do you choose the perfect Better Sleep weighted blanket for you ?

Our weighted blankets are between 5 and 30 pounds. A wide range of different weights is available, but how do you know which one is right for you?

 

Your own weight will help you determine the right cover weight. Indeed, when choosing a weighted blanket, the most important criteria to consider is weight. You need to choose the weight that is right for you in order to get the desired effect. According to many studies, it is recommended to take a coverage of about 10% to 12% of your body weight, as shown in the table beside.

 

For children or older adults, the formula is 10% of body weight plus one to two pounds. A lower weight will not give the full effect desired, while too much weight can be dangerous for the individual, especially for children.

We offer 3 different models of soothing blankets with varying sizes and weights to meet different needs. However, it is important to understand which size is best for you so that you can get the most out of the therapeutic effects offered by our Better Sleep blankets. The size you choose will therefore depend on your body size and the size of your bed.

 

However, it is strongly recommended that you choose the weight of your soothing blanket before focusing on the waist. For example, if you weigh 120 pounds but have a Queen size bed, we recommend a 10 pound or 15-pound blanket instead of a 20-pound blanket for safety reasons.

 

 

Weighted blankets are different from each other, especially when it comes to the choice of materials used in the design. For our Better Sleep blankets, we use a manufacturing process that combines 7 layers to prevent glass beads from escaping or piling up in a corner of the blanket. Here is a diagram that illustrates the design of our blankets:

As we can see in the picture, we use non-toxic recycled glass beads in our blankets to repel humidity.

How to wash your blanket ?

Our weighted Better Sleep blankets are very easy to clean. Simply remove the cover from the weighted blanket and put it in the washing machine. You can wash any Better Sleep blanket in cold water, with a small amount of liquid detergent and in gentle mode. We recommend that you clean the weighted blanket if it is always used with a cover, but it can also be washed alone if your washing machine is powerful enough. Both should be air-dried for maximum quality and durability of the cover.

 

Here is a summary of the instructions:

  • Cold water
  • Delicate cycle
  • Wash with similar colors
  • Do not dry clean
  • Hang to dry
  • Do not iron
  • Do not use bleach

Which cover to choose ?

We offer several different covers to meet the different needs of consumers and the different temperatures of the year. Here are the four covers we offer:

 
 
 
Our covers have sensory-sensitive minky dots on one side and a cashmere-like smooth texture on the other. The material is fluffy, ultra soft plush, transforming it into a high quality weighted throw blanket. It is comfortable, breathable and durable. In warm days you can also use the cover without the inner layer.
 
Super soft reversible cover for hot and cold seasons: our ballasted blanket cover has two sides. One side is made of a very soft fabric that helps keep you warm during the cold season. The other side of this cover is made of hypoallergenic bamboo, which is silky soft and breathable to help you stay cool on hot nights.
Our heavy blanket cover made of ultra-soft microfiber to keep you warm in the winter.
 
Protects your weighted blanket.
 
Our most advanced weighted blanket cover on the market will provide you with unmatched comfort.
 
Easy to care for.
 
 
 
Our ultra-soft and breathable cover will provide you with unparalleled comfort. It will protect your weighted blanket while being easy to care for.

A few safety tips

  • Do not use weighted blanket on very young children (children 5 years of age and under should not be left unattended with the soothing blanket).
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    If you suffer from severe claustrophobia this product is not recommended for you.

     

    Do not completely surround or wrap young children in the blanket, simply cover them with it.

     

    Although adults are more resistant to a heavier blanket, please ensure that very young children do not take blankets heavier than 10% of their body weight.


Better Sleep weighted blankets are a product that is beneficial not only for you, but also for your children. We have specifically designed 7- and 10-pound blankets for children. Why give this blanket to a child? The reason is simple, without you even knowing it your child could be suffering from stress or anxiety. The Better Sleep is a weighted blanket that relieves insomnia and reduces stress and tension. You have browsed through our different models of weighted blankets and you don't know which one to choose for your child? Fortunately, this guide will help you to know what are the important elements to consider when you will making your purchase.

Statistics

  • - In 2017, 41,727 children and adolescents and 50,357 adults lived with ADHD in Quebec alone, according to the newspaper La Presse.

- The stress rate even climbs to 60% among teenagers aged 12 to 17. For children 11 and under, one-third of them are stressed (34%).

 

If your child is experiencing stress or you have the feeling that he or she is stressed, we have the solution for you.

Choosing the right weight

For children or older adults, the formula is 10% of body weight plus one to two pounds. A lower weight will not give the full effect desired, while too much weight can be dangerous for the individual, especially for children.

Start of use

The Better Sleep Junior Blanket for children is an ideal therapeutic tool for working on developmental and sensory integration disorders. We suggest starting with a short use, gradually increasing the use to a full night, so that the child's body can adapt to the weight. An adult's body will adapt faster than a child's body. It is therefore essential to give your child this adaptation time in order to fully benefit from the effects.

 

The positive effect of weighted blankets on sleep and well-being has been scientifically proven. This is why Better Sleep Junior blankets for children are now considered medical products. They are part of the daily therapy of specialists and help many parents to work on their children's sensory development and improve their sleep.

Which child should use it ?

  • More than ever before, children are exposed to stressful situations in their daily lives and it is important to know that too much stress is harmful to their health. According to researchers at Hopkins University, one child in five suffers from anxiety in the United States. We must therefore find ways to remedy it, and that's why Matika came up with the 7- and 10-pound blankets, specially designed for children. The people who use our therapeutic blanket the most are children with ADHD, who are autistic or who experience a lot of anxiety.

How to wash your blanket ?

  • Our weighted Better Sleep blankets are very easy to clean. Simply remove the cover from the weighted blanket and put it in the washing machine. You can wash any Better Sleep blanket in cold water, with a small amount of liquid detergent and in gentle mode. We recommend that you clean the weighted blanket if it is always used with a cover, but it can also be washed alone if your washing machine is powerful enough. Both should be air-dried for maximum quality and durability of the cover.

Here is a summary of the instructions:

Cold water

Delicate cycle

Wash with similar colors

Do not dry clean

Hang to dry

Do not iron

Do no use bleach