A weighted blanket is exactly what the name indicates. It\'s a blanket that has additional weight added to it. While that may seem odd, those weights are incredibly useful. Their purpose is to provide deep pressure when draped over the shoulders or lap or when covering the body in bed.\r\n According to the science behind that, weighted blankets use deep pressure to provide the user with a comfortable effect.\r\n\r\nVarious Ways:\r\n You can lay the weighted blanket across the lap, wrap around the shoulders when you read,relax or sleeping. It\'s also one of the best choices as a gift for your family members and friends.\r\n\r\nWarm Reminder:\r\n 1. The weighted blanket is breathable one due to the unique technologies so it boost better temperature control than others. But it may also feel hot for hot sleepers in warm days due to its weight, so a fan or an AC is recommended in summer. In cold days just add a quilted duvet cover which can add warmth & snug feeling.\r\n 2. A weighted blanket would small than same size ordinary blanket because it is supposed to cover your body other than your bed. Please be rest assured it is correct size when you see a twin/queen weighted blanket is smaller than anticipated. It is OK when a weighted blanket can’t barely cover the mattress.\r\n 3. For the first few nights, you may feel it is too heavy or too light weight. Getting used to a weighted blanket takes about 2-7 days, please bear with the magic weighted blanket a few more days.\r\n\r\nCare Instruction:\r\n Protect your weighted blanket from direct sources of heat, as heat could damage the glass pellets inside. If damage in the weighted blanket, discontinue use immediately until a repair or replacement can be made.