Premium weighted blankets for children and teens. Fall asleep faster. Stay asleep longer. They use sensory stimulation to gently apply deep touch pressure across the pressure points of your child's body. Ballast Blankets help relax the nervous system by simulating the sensation of being hugged or embraced. The sensory input of the blanket increases serotonin and melatonin levels and decreases cortisol levels; promoting restful sleep The Story behind Ballast Blankets Sleep is an important part of growing up and succeeding at school. Sleep doesn't always come easy. Many children and teens have difficulties going to sleep and staying asleep. Parents feel the stress and fatigue of this sleeplessness too. The team members at Ballast Blankets are parents of children ranging in age from teenagers to toddlers. We know the importance of sleep for our children's development and well being. We looked at a variety of sleep aids: lighting, background music, room temperatures and s
