Would weighted blankets or sensory toy/fidgets count as a medical expense

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Unless they are physician recommended for a specific medical condition (e.g., not for your general health), they would not be deductible.

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Does this answer still apply for 2018 TY?

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Yes there is no change in the types of things that can be deducted as medical expenses.

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I would imagine that a note Rx-ing it for your sleep disorder would be necessary in an audit?