{"id":73,"date":"2026-04-28T12:41:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ohiodentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=73"},"modified":"2026-04-28T12:41:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:41:37","slug":"do-weighted-blankets-help-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ohiodentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/do-weighted-blankets-help-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Use a Weighted Blanket to Treat Sleep Apnea?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve been listening to the buzz about how weighted blankets are helping patients with anxiety, sensory issues, and sleep disorders fall (and stay) asleep, you may be wondering if they could help you get proper rest with sleep apnea<\/a>. Here\u2019s a closer look at how these helpful devices work, and whether you should try adding one to your nighttime routine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are Weighted Blankets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Weighted blankets are comforters that have one key difference from the usual variety. Instead of being filled with fluffy ingredients like cotton, down, or other soft materials, they are packed with tiny glass or plastic beads, giving them extra heft. When in use, this creates a feeling of being swaddled like an infant or gently hugged. For many people, this sensation allows them to calm down so they can fall and remain asleep. They are available in different weights and sizes (between five and 30 pounds) and come in different fabrics and sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Benefits of Using a Weighted Blanket?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because they weren\u2019t specifically designed to treat any one condition, weighted blankets can be used for a variety of reasons, and work by influencing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n