Welcome to Sleep Heavy, New Zealand's newest premium weighted blankets. Originally designed for people with autism and sleep disorder, weighted blankets have become hugely popular for everyday use to help reduce stress, anxiety and improve sleep quality. WHAT IS A WEIGHTED BLANKET A weighted blanket is simply a blanket with extra weight in it. Although they were originally designed to improve sleep quality for people with Autism and sleep disorders, the whole family can experience a good quality sleep with the help of a weighted blanket. The benefits are truly amazing. THE BENEFITS Heavy blankets provide a light pressure to your body to help the release of serotonin. Serotonin is a chemical in the brain which regulates sleep, happiness, anxiety and mood. Increased levels of Melotonin to help improve your sleep/wake cycle, and also decreased levels of cortisol which is a steroid hormone released in the response to stress. Our weighted blankets give a calming feel and a sense of deep relaxation to ease the mind and body, helping you to fall asleep.