Most sizes for the blanket are sold with white or gray colors, but the 12-pound throw is available in four other colors: white, silver, navy, and rose. All three are derived from sustainable, 100% natural dyes. Some people prefer the lighter feel of a duvet, says Henderson, and she suggests using something you already have at home to evaluate if the sensation of sleeping under a weighted blanket is for you. “Using a few large bath towels on top of your duvet can give you a good alternative feeling of how the weighted blanket might feel before you invest in one.” Plus, once the ties were used to secure the weighted blanket inside the cover, it was not moving anywhere and stayed in place until we removed it for washing. We tested this weighted blanket in the 6.8kg option, but a heavier 9kg version is available too. Olivia, who is the author of Bear, Lion or Wolf: How Understanding Your Sleep Type Could Change Your Life, says that weighted blankets can help ease the anxiety many of us feel around bedtime, as well as helping you sleep better in general.

The Oodie Wearable Blanket is a super soft one size fits most hooded blanket, wrapped in a bow ready to gift. Professionally crafted to last many winters and machine washable. It has a vegan and cruelty-free soft flannel fleece exterior and sherpa fleece interior. Suitable for ages 14+. Chances are you’ve seen the hype around the products on TikTok, where the hashtag #weightedblanket has gotten over 146 million views. She took into consideration the price, quality, and the available options when putting together the final review for each blanket. FAQs How does a weighted blanket work? The best weight for your blanket depends entirely on your body. As we’ve discussed, most people tend to prefer blankets that equate to roughly 10 percent of their body weight. That said, there is some wiggle room with this estimate. As the second most expensive weighted blanket on this list, the Simba Orbit feels very good quality. It’s about the size of a single duvet and only comes in one weight. But, unlike the pricier blanket from Emma, this one comes with a removable cover included.

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The best weighted blankets should improve sleep quality, soothe anxiety and help ease the symptoms of restless leg syndrome. How heavy should a weighted blanket be? Originally designed to help comfort hospital patients, weighted blankets tend to have glass or plastic beads stitched into their quilting to offer heavier 'deep touch pressure' that feels like a big, reassuring hug. They're usually made from a soft fabric in a neutral colour, adding to their calming impact.

You can also choose between two colors for the shell, taupe or graphite grey. The shell is non-removable, and dry cleaning is recommended if stains or smudges occur. Please note the blanket is designed with adults in mind, and Saatva does not recommend that children use it. Weighted blankets use gentle pressure to promote a sense of calm and relaxation and reduce feelings of anxiety. “The pressure of the weight stimulation from a weighted blanket can have a soothing, calming effect on the body, which is then relayed to the mind through the power of the mind-body connection,” says Nichola Henderson, a holistic life, self-development coach and wellness specialist. Another five-star review said, “This blanket has been utter bliss. Miss eight has gone from taking 1.5 – two hours to settle at night to now settling within 30 minutes. She is now waking easier and more refreshed every morning which means a more refreshed mum too.” The blanket is machine-washable, ideally in front-loading washers on a delicate, cool water cycle. Due to the chunky knit, the product should not be hung to dry. Instead, place the blanket on a flat surface or tumble dry on a low setting for two or three cycles. Great product, kids loved it and (made) them stay at bed till they wake up,” says one five-star review. Others loved how well it worked for their children.If you have a hard time relaxing and falling asleep, then you might be an excellent candidate for a weighted blanket. However, these products are not for everyone. While many sleepers report more relaxation and less anxiety sleeping under a weighted blanket, others feel too claustrophobic and pinned down. A weighted blanket may not be suitable if you are a hot sleeper, either – though some models promote temperature control better than others. Most weighted blankets are designed for use by one person or, even if it’s a particularly big one, they usually won’t cover the whole bed. But the Baloo weighted comforter is designed to be large enough for sharing, snuggling and sleeping soundly under. You’re even likely to find one that will cover your entire bed, so long as it’s no bigger than a superking. Our testers judged how comfortable the blankets were to lie under and whether they felt too restrictive. They also considered whether their weight and size felt appropriate, if they helped them feel relaxed, and how easy the care guide was to follow. Research in Occupational Therapy in Mental Health found 63 per cent of participants felt less anxious and 78 per cent felt more relaxed with a weighted blanket, compared to no blanket,” she said. Distinguished by an innovative design and a breathable cotton construction, the Bearaby Cotton Napper is one of the most exciting weighted blankets on the market. Unlike most weighted blankets, which feature a more traditional duvet-style design with an interior filling consisting of weighted beads, Bearaby blankets feature a layer on layer fabric design that improves temperature neutrality and ensures an even weight distribution along the blanket.