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Tyngdtäcke barn Novista

21-08-2023

Weighted blankets help children with ADHD

A study conducted by Halmstad University, using sleep monitors, has shown that the use of Novista’s soft weighted blankets significantly improves sleep in children with ADHD.

Novista

10-10-2022

Weighted Blankets for Children in New Research: Parents Report That Weighted Blankets Promote Better Sleep and Reduce Anxiety in Children

A study from Halmstad University shows that parents of children who used the Fiberweight blanket reported that their children’s sleep improved. The parents described how their children fell asleep more quickly, woke up fewer times during the night, and developed better sleep routines. Parents also reported that their children’s overall well-being improved, with increased relaxation, reduced anxiety, and a greater zest for life.

Kvinna som sitter i soffa med tyngdtäcke över benen och läser en bok

13-06-2022

Weighted Blankets in Elderly Care—Here’s What You Need to Know

When purchasing a weighted blanket for someone in a nursing home, care facility, or similar setting, there are a few important factors to consider—both from a practical and a safety perspective.

Löpare som springer ett lopp

28-03-2022

Elite Runner David Nilsson: My Training Week

Here, David Nilsson, one of Sweden's best long-distance runners, describes a typical training week in his life.

Novista

08-03-2022

Weighted blanket for children

Weighted blankets for children can work wonders for both the child and the parents. But there are a few important things to keep in mind. Read more here.

Novista

03-03-2022

Novista's weighted blanket named the best premium choice—again!

The Luna Cool weighted blanket has once again been named the BEST PREMIUM CHOICE in a Pricerunner test, closely followed by the Luna weighted blanket, which received the same score

Novista

02-03-2022

Muay Thai fighter Emma: “The weighted blanket helps me wind down”

When your body is tired but your mind is racing, your sleep can suffer. Emma Stonegård Abrahamsson, an elite Thai boxer who has been diagnosed with ADHD and struggles with anxiety and motor restlessness, knows this all too well. For her, sleeping with Novista’s weighted blanket helps—here she shares her experiences.

Novista

11-02-2022

“I bring my weighted blanket on all my trips with the national team”

With grueling sessions of up to three hours on the ski trail, interspersed with tough interval training, recovery is more important than ever. To optimize her sleep, professional skier Moa Hansson uses a weighted blanket—and can’t imagine going back to a regular blanket.

Novista

01-02-2022

Weighted Blankets and Pregnancy

It's very common to feel tired when you're pregnant. For pregnant women, a weighted blanket can be a natural way to get a better night's sleep.

Novista

28-01-2022

The Expert Explains: How a Weighted Blanket Works

Weighted blankets can have positive effects on sleep quality, ranging from helping you fall asleep faster to promoting more restful deep sleep. But how do they actually work—and how important is it to choose the right weight? Niklas Sundström, a product specialist at Novista, explains how weighted blankets affect the body and our senses.

Novista

24-01-2022

Washing a weighted blanket

To maintain optimal hygiene and keep your bedding in top condition, we recommend that you wash your weighted blanket at least once a year.

Novista

17-01-2022

Sleep, eat, train, eat, sleep, train… The daily routine of an elite cross-country skier

In the morning, the alarm goes off early—very early… It has to, so I can get everything done that day and do it as well as possible. Before my first workout, I make breakfast, which consists mainly of a bowl of oatmeal. I also have a sandwich, eggs, coffee, and juice, but the sides vary depending on what’s on the training schedule. Everything is carefully planned out. Even though I’m young, I’ve been doing this for a long time, and I don’t have to think about it too much. I just do it.

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