You can choose a soft minky fabric that feels plush and velvety or a bamboo-derived lyocell fabric that’s silky and smooth. The pure bamboo weighted blanket and cover are wonderfully breathable and a joy to sleep under on warmer evenings or with a low-tog duvet on chillier nights. Let’s explore how weighted blankets work, as well as the benefits and risks of using these therapeutic blankets. Our testers include hot sleepers and a range of other sleep preferences, so you can rest assured our picks are compatible with different types of sleepers.

We didn’t like: The beads were bunching up a bit when I was using the blanket on the sofa, although this problem didn’t occur when using it on the bed. The acceptable sleeper weight range figures are based on the general assumption that a sleeper will feel reasonably comfortable under a blanket that equals 5 to 12 percent of their own weight. Weighted blankets are generally considered safe for children who are at 3 years of age or older and weigh at least 50 pounds. For some young ones experiencing sleep difficulties, a weighted blanket may be less effective than other strategies, such as establishing and sticking to a strict bedtime or avoiding liquids in the hours leading up to sleep.Weighted blankets use gentle pressure to promote a sense of calm and relaxation and reduce feelings of anxiety. Whether or not it is officially due to sleep onset insomnia, those who struggle to fall asleep at night may feel more relaxed and less anxious under a weighted blanket. Within the cover is an inner blanket filled with fine glass beads that make minimal noise when they shift. If the weighted blanket comes with a removable cover, cleaning it is as easy as washing the cover, following the label’s instructions.

For blankets that do not have this, you’ll have to spot clean by hand, using a toothbrush dipped in a solution of warm water and laundry detergent, or you could purchase a separate cover, for easy washing. In the winter, both together has the additional benefit of warmth and weight to help encourage a good night’s sleep. Pros: Unfortunately, in the UK we can't get hold of the Bearaby weighted blanket — so this Remy Sleep weighted blanket is the next best thing. The velvety cover included in the box feels wonderful next to skin, and we often found ourselves running our hands along the dimpled detail throughout. This blanket is made from 100% organic cotton, which is a material known for its durability, breathability, and softness.Weighted blankets are known for using gentle weight to promote a sense of calmness or relaxation using deep touch pressure stimulation.