All Posts

Weighted blankets have become a popular tool for stress relief, better sleep, and calming the nervous system. They are widely used by children, teenagers, and adults, including people with anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, and sensory processing differences. But one of the most common questions we hear at aspeegee is: “How heavy should my weighted blanket be?” This question matters more than you think. Choosing the right weight is essential for comfort and safety.

Weighted blankets have become one of the most recommended tools for reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and calming the nervous system. They work by using deep pressure stimulation —a gentle, even pressure that helps your body release serotonin and melatonin, while lowering cortisol. But here’s the catch: choosing the wrong weighted blanket can do more harm than good. After years of experience with weighted blankets, we at AspeeGee have seen the same mistakes happen again and

“Can a blanket really help with anxiety?” We get that question a lot. And to be honest — we asked it ourselves too. When our son Gabriel...

How it all started with aspeegee and weighted blankets