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Household Hints & Help

PennyK

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10. If you have a heavier quilt, try that first

Reply to No Vested Interest (Original post)

Sat Sep 5, 2020, 12:12 PM

Sep 2020

I've always preferred a heavy covering at night, and when weighted blankets became a thing, it started to make sense.
I've figured out recently that if I stretch out my legs at night, and tuck the blanket snugly under my feet, that I'm much less prone to cramps and restless leg twitches.

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Weighted blankets - a newer concept to me. Experiences with, please. [View all] No Vested Interest Nov 2019 OP

I'm not sold on the idea of better sleep - but maybe the one I bought was not tulipsandroses Nov 2019 #1

Good input. I'm wondering if some name brands produce them as well as No Vested Interest Nov 2019 #2

It was 15 lbs. I actually liked it, I donated it to Goodwill because I relocated for a job tulipsandroses Nov 2019 #4

One of my friends has one and loves it yellowdogintexas Nov 2019 #3

More info you might find helpful.... magicarpet Nov 2019 #5

Made my arthritis and other aches and pains worse. patricia92243 Nov 2019 #6

Sorry to know that. Could it be that possibly your movements in bed No Vested Interest Nov 2019 #7

Yes. I'm sure that was it exactly. patricia92243 Nov 2019 #8

My high-functioning autistic grandson swears by his. Karadeniz Nov 2019 #9

If you have a heavier quilt, try that first PennyK Sep 2020 #10