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1. How Do Weighted Blankets Work?
2. What Are The Benefits of Weighted Blankets?
3. What Size And Weight Is Right For Me?
4. Do I need to purchase a Groundd Cover?
6. How Do I Use A Weighted Blanket?
8. Is A Weighted Blanket Right For Me?
9. Are Weighted Blankets Good For Kids?
10. How Do I Care For A Weighted Blanket?
11. Are weighted blankets Funded By ACC?
12. What Are The Shipping And 30 Night Trial Details?
13. Research On Weighted Blankets
Kia ora! This guide is informed by years of first-hand experience, customer feedback and FAQs about weighted blankets! It is always our pleasure to talk with you if you have questions that are not answered here, get in touch with us
The calming benefits of our blanket's gentle pressure over the body is gounded in the science of Deep Touch Pressure Therapy (DTP).
Like a hug, swaddle, or cosy cocoon, DTP switches the nervous system out of 'fight or flight' mode and into its 'rest and digest' mode. In this state, the parasympathetic nervous system sends signals to your brain that you are safe, and it can relax and rest. When your mind and body are at ease, cortisol levels (stress & anxiety) drop, and melatonin and seratonin rise, promoting deeper, longer sleep.
Weighted blankets are best known for their ability to lower stress and anxiety and increase sleep quality, but they are also effective in many other areas including:
1. Reduces anxiety and stress
2. Eases insomnia and brings better sleep
3. Alleviates symptoms of Autism in children and adults
4. Pain relief
5. Helps maintain consistent body temperature through the night, fighting night sweats and and hot flashes
6. Helps with Restless Leg Syndrome
7. Reduces nighttime movement
8. Helps with PTSD
9. Promotes focus and attention in ADHD
10. Improves mood
11. Fights fibromyalgia
Take The Quiz to find out the best weight and size for your individual sleeping needs.
Quick guide to selecting weight:
Choose a weight that is roughly 10% of your body weight - (for example, body weights from 50kg - 80kg can choose a 7kg blanket, body weights over 80kg can choose 9kg+). However this ultimately comes down to personal preference and we are happy to swap weights for you if you wish to exchange for a heavier/lighter blanket.
Groundd has 4 weights:
A note about weighted blanket sizes:
To get the most benefits from sleeping with weight, weighted blankets are designed to be concentrated over your body, rather than your bed. So, if possible, we recommend using 1 blanket per person and to select the best size for your sleeping needs rather than for your bed size.
As the size of a weighted blanket increases, the weight is spread over a larger area, resulting in a lighter feel. Conversely, a smaller size will make it feel heavier. Therefore, the 9kg/11kg Superking weighted blanket will feel similar to the 7kg/9kg Queen blanket when used for sleeping.
Groundd has 4 sizes:
We recommend a Groundd Cover for the following reasons:
How to put the cover on instructions:
We Are A NZ Family Business That Prioritises Excellent, Efficient Customer Service:
We are here and happy to help! When you need extra support, or just want to chat about your sleep you can reach us - the founders - directly via email, phone, text, or social media. It is our pleasure to assist our customers to find the right Groundd products for them and to listen to feedback. We work to continually improve our desgins and range based directly on customer feedback - take our latest Small Single size - this was developed based on feedback from mum & children using our blankets who wanted an "in-between" child/adult size and weight so kids could continue to use it as they grow. This size has become one of our most popular sizes since introducing it, we are grateful to hear what you want to see from us!
Groundd is NZ's #1 rated weighted blanket thanks to our amazing customers!
We are grateful to be able to support so many wonderful organizations with our Groundd blankets including:
Sleep: Use it just like a duvet!
If using other blankets (for warmth), layer them on top of the weighted blanket so the weighted blanket is the closest layer to your body for maximum benefits. If you are a very hot sleeper, try it without the cover on.
Relieve Stress: "Wear" the weighted blanket around your back and shoulders to relieve tension in the neck and shoulders from anxiety, stress, trauma and more.
Maintaining a comfortable body temperature throughout the night is crucial for quality sleep. However, many weighted blankets (and traditional bedding for that matter) trap body heat, causing overheating and leading to disrupted, uncomfortable sleep.
Groundd weighted blankets have been specifically designed to regulate body temperature. So as your body temperature naturally rises and falls throughout the night, our blanket will allow excess heat to excape while reamining cosy when your temperature falls back down.
Our blanket is constructed with high quality breathable materials in temperature regulating layers.
You're not alone if you haven't tried a weighted blanket before and are not sure if its right for you.
Ask yourself- Do you like the idea of weight on you- like crawling under a pile of heavy blankets in the winter?
Weighted blankets may not be suitable for people with:
Many children get some pretty incredible results from weighted blankets. In fact, weighted blankets were first developed my mums of children with Autism to help them calm down when overstimulated and sleep better.
We get the most heartwarming feedback from families about how our blankets have helped their little ones get the sleep they need! If shopping for a kid, you may be able to relate to parts of the stories we've shared here-
Groundd weighted blankets can be hand washed:
Weighted Blanket covers are machine washable and dryable:
We are a registerered vendor with ACC, our ACC Vendor number is VBG060
It can take some time to adjust to sleeping with weight, which is why we offer a 30 night trial period. If you are not happy with your blanket during that time, you can exchange or return it easily. Please read our return policy here to ensure your blanket qualifies for an exchange or return and we are always happy to assist.
We love free, fast shipping! You should receive your order in 1-4 days, however, local delivery can vary with weather, COVID and other disruptions.
Here are a few of the peer reviewed research articles we've found most informative:
The Biological Effects of Grounding the Human Body During Sleep.
Physiological Effects of Deep Touch Pressure on Anxiety Alleviation: The Weighted Blanket Approach.
Exploring the Safety and Therapeutic Effects of Deep Pressure Stimulation Using a Weighted Blanket.
Kia ora! This guide is informed by years of first-hand experience, customer feedback and FAQs about weighted blankets! It is always our pleasure to talk with you if you have questions that are not answered here, get in touch with us
1. How Do Weighted Blankets Work?
2. Benefits of Weighted Blankets
3. What Size And Weight Is Right For Me?
4. Do I need to purchase a Groundd Cover?
6. How Do I Use A Weighted Blanket?
8. Is A Weighted Blanket Right For Me?
9. Are Weighted Blankets Good For Kids?
10. How Do I Care For A Weighted Blanket?
11. Are weighted blankets Funded By ACC?
The calming benefits of our blanket's gentle pressure over the body is gounded in the science of Deep Touch Pressure Therapy (DTP).
Like a hug, swaddle, or cosy cocoon, DTP switches the nervous system out of 'fight or flight' mode and into its 'rest and digest' mode. In this state, the parasympathetic nervous system sends signals to your brain that you are safe, and it can relax and rest. When your mind and body are at ease, cortisol levels (stress & anxiety) drop, and melatonin and seratonin rise, promoting deeper, longer sleep.
Weighted blankets are best known for their ability to lower stress and anxiety and increase sleep quality, but they are also effective in many other areas including:
Take The Quiz to find out the best weight and size for your individual sleeping needs.
Quick guide to selecting weight:
Choose a weight that is roughly 10% of your body weight - (for example, body weights from 50kg - 80kg can choose a 7kg blanket, body weights over 80kg can choose 9kg+). However this ultimately comes down to personal preference and we are happy to swap weights for you if you wish to exchange for a heavier/lighter blanket.
Groundd has 4 weights:
A note about weighted blanket sizes:
To get the most benefits from sleeping with weight, weighted blankets are designed to be concentrated over your body, rather than your bed. So, if possible, we recommend using 1 blanket per person and to select the best size for your sleeping needs rather than for your bed size.
As the size of a weighted blanket increases, the weight is spread over a larger area, resulting in a lighter feel. Conversely, a smaller size will make it feel heavier. Therefore, the 9kg/11kg Superking weighted blanket will feel similar to the 7kg/9kg Queen blanket when used for sleeping.
Groundd has 4 sizes:
Shown on a Queen size bed
We recommend a Groundd Cover for the following reasons:
How to put the cover on video:
We Are A NZ Family Business That Prioritises Excellent, Efficient Customer Service
We are here and happy to help! When you need extra support, or just want to chat about your sleep- you can reach us - the founders - directly via email, phone, text, or social media. It is pleasure to assist our customers find the right Groundd products for them and to listen to feedback. We work to continually improve our desgins and range based directly on customer feedback.
Groundd is NZ's #1 rated weighted blanket thanks to our amazing customers!
We are grateful to be able to support so many wonderful organizations with our Groundd blankets including:
Sleep: Use it just like a duvet! If using other blankets for warmth, layer them on top of the weighted blanket so the weighted blanket is the closest layer to your body for maximum benefits.
Relieve Stress: "Wear" the weighted blanket around your back and shoulders to relieve tension in the neck and shoulders from anxiety, stress, trauma and more.
Maintaining a comfortable body temperature throughout the night is crucial for quality sleep. However, many weighted blankets (and traditional bedding for that matter) trap body heat, causing overheating and leading to disrupted, uncomfortable sleep.
Groundd weighted blankets have been specifically designed to regulate body temperature. So as your body temperature naturally rises and falls throughout the night, our blanket will allow excess heat to excape while reamining cosy when your temperature falls back down.
Our blanket is constructed with high quality breathable materials in temperature regulating layers.
You're not alone if you haven't tried a weighted blanket before and are not sure if its right for you.
Ask yourself- Do you like the idea of weight on you- like crawling under a pile of heavy blankets in the winter?
Weighted blankets may not be suitable for people with:
Many children get some pretty incredible results from weighted blankets. In fact, weighted blankets were first developed my mums of children with Autism to help them calm down when overstimulated and sleep better.
We get the most heartwarming feedback from families about how our blankets have helped their little ones get the sleep they need! If shopping for a kid, you may be able to relate to parts of the stories we've shared here-
Groundd weighted blankets can be hand washed:
Weighted Blanket covers are machine washable and dryable:
Groundd is a registerered vendor with ACC, our ACC Vendor number is VBG060
It can take some time to adjust to sleeping with weight, which is why we offer a 30 night trial period. If you are not happy with your blanket during that time, you can exchange or return it easily. Please read our return policy here to ensure your blanket qualifies for an exchange or return and we are always happy to assist.
We love free, fast shipping! You should receive your order in 1-4 days, however, local delivery can vary with weather, COVID and other disruptions.
Here are a few of the peer reviewed research articles we've found most informative:
The Biological Effects of Grounding the Human Body During Sleep.
Physiological Effects of Deep Touch Pressure on Anxiety Alleviation: The Weighted Blanket Approach.
Exploring the Safety and Therapeutic Effects of Deep Pressure Stimulation Using a Weighted Blanket.