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Weighted blankets do not improve sleep among children with a history of maltreatment - EurekAlert


A study by University of Houston sleep expert and psychology professor Candice Alfano has found that weighted blankets, between 5 and 10 pounds, do not improve sleep for children who have experienced various types of maltreatment including abuse or neglect. 

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