However, if you rely on using a weighted blanket to de-stress, you will want one that won’t make you uncomfortably hot in the summer. They can provide a soothing sensory stimulus through pressure on the body, similar to the feeling of being held, hugged or cuddled. This blanket from AGP fits the bill, measuring 152 x 203cm, and one side is coated in a peach skin fabric for a soft, luxurious feel.

It’s important to note that many of the medical claims made by manufacturers of weighted – or “gravity” – blankets should not be taken as fact, and rather treated the same as we would the claims made by makers of things such as supplements and essential oils. This may benefit people who have anxiety or stress, as well as other mental or physical health conditions. Thick flannel or fleece blankets are good for the winter months, for instance, whereas other weighted blankets are made from cooler, more breathable fabrics such as cotton or linen. In fact, when it comes to sheer choice, very few other brands in our roundup can compete, however given the blanket’s popularity, many of these sizes/weights are now sold out.

Nursing staff's experiences of how weighted blankets influence resident's in nursing homes expressions of health.

Its removable cover is cotton on one side, with the other made from a soft, fleece-like recycled polyester. For most people, weighted blankets are completely safe to use, but there are a few groups who should be more cautious.

That’s why the Blyss weighted blanket is great: it comes with a warm polyester winter cover that’s machine washable, while the weighted blanket itself is made from cotton, which is a much more breathable material.