4 Reasons To Celebrates Valentines Day with a Weighted Blanket

Valentines demonstrates that love does actually come at a cost. And if you or your partner are anything like those we know, the cost is rather high.  

There’s a saying that you can’t buy love and hey, let’s face it. No cliché Valentines gift will ever truly capture how you feel.

But you know what you can buy them?

A better performance in the bedroom!

Settle down tiger, we’re not talking about that sort of performance.

We’re talking about their sleep performance. One in which we’re also sorry to say doesn’t include your involvement. Our weighted blankets are one player only. Sorry champ. 

Still not convinced they’re worth it?

Don’t worry, we’ve listed our top 4 reasons to reward your loved one with a weighted blanket this Valentine’s Day to help change your mind.

1. Weighted blankets can lighten heavy hearts

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the lives of Australians nationally. In fact, research conducted by The Care Study showed that 62.5% of respondents reported that restrictions due to COVID-19 and the pandemic more generally has had a negative impact on their quality of life.

Concerningly, the list of COVID-19 related negative mental health outcomes included:
  • Experiencing high anxiety/ worry/stress
  • Being isolated & lonely
  • Becoming mentally unwell
  • Difficulty accessing mental health support & services
  • Becoming unmotivated & listless
In other words, it’s been a tough year.

A weighted blanket is a simple starting point for helping your emotionally strained partner feel comforted.

Take heart that you’ve made it through the challenges of the past few months and remind your significant other this Valentine’s Day just how much they’re loved.

2. Weighted blankets feel like being wrapped in a burrito

If your loved one had to choose between you and a burrito, we’re confident they would choose a burrito. Fortunately, they’ll never have to make that choice.
 
The science behind weighted blankets is firmly rooted in the principles of Deep Touch Pressure. Deep Touch Pressure is commonly used by occupational therapists to help reduce arousal levels and anxiety. Sensory input that feels like a long hug or massage, producing the same ‘happy’ hormone endorphins that make give you that post-run high.
 
As deep touch pressure is applied to the body, the stimulation increases the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system, often referred to as the ‘rest and digest’ system. When activated, it lowers heart rate and blood pressure and increases relaxation and feelings of calm.

To achieve maximum deep touch pressure, otherwise known as the burrito special, lay your partner at the end of their weighted blanket and slow roll, wrapping them up before transporting them to the couch for a Netflix marathon.

3. Weighted blankets help to achieve sleep quickly and naturally


If counting sheep isn’t cutting it, a weighted blanket provides an innovative, non-pharmacological approach and complementary tool to improve sleep quality.  

There are noteworthy advantages associated with adopting the use of natural sleep aids instead of prescribed medications to assist with sleep. You’ll be able to sleep calmly at night knowing that the only addiction your partner is at risk of is getting the sleep they’ve craved for so many years.

Research has also shown that the use of a weighted blanket can reduce anxiety and increase relaxation, so it stands to reason that if anxiety and stress are disturbing sleep, reducing those would improve it.

4. Weighted blankets are a great excuse to go to bed when the world wants you to stay awake

Admittedly, it takes serious willpower to forgo watching your favourite movie or dining with friends and go to sleep on time.

Our weighted blankets are fabricated with a cool-to-touch cover featuring a proprietary blend of cotton and bamboo, with a breathable fabric design that allows for optimal body temperature control and maximum comfort.

Available in two luxurious nature-themed neutrals, our weighted blankets will help induce tranquillity and calm at night.
 
Whether it’s an actual excuse to go to sleep or to just invite your partner into the bedroom is a decision we’ll leave up to you....
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February 09, 2021 — Drift Team

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