Sleepdown Weighted Blanket 8kg Soft Teddy Fleece Therapy Sensory Throw Navy Blue Anxiety Autism Insomnia Stress Sleep Relief Adults Kids - King - 150cm x 200cm (17lb)

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As anxiety can manifest as an inability to switch off or feeling wired, I know many Aussies will find this helpful come bedtime. Priyankaa has an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University and over five years’ experience in health and fitness journalism. Priyankaa has written for Stylist’s Strong Women Training Club, where she regularly wrote about diversity in the fitness industry, nutrition tips, training advice and her experience completing various fitness challenges. She has also written for a variety of publications including Business Insider, Glamour, Bustle, Metro, HuffPost UK, gal-dem and more. Science shows that sleeping under weight improves sleep quality, lowers stress, and eases anxiety – and when those things are better, everything’s better! 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.

With a soft duvet cover made from polyester microfiber, this weighted blanket offers a very plush and fleecy feel. The cover is removable, and can be washed and dried at home. Grid-stitching ensures uniform weight distribution. For added stability, the inner blanket is equipped with corner ties and elastic buttons that secure it to the duvet cover and prevent uncomfortable bunching. Gravity Blanket offers seven cover colors, ranging from neutrals to bold blue, purple, and yellow. The inner blanket should only be hand-washed and air-dried.The lowdown: From the mattress-in-a-box company comes its signature weighted blanket. It’s available in two different weights and comes in grey. The beads are made from glass and, while not necessary for use, there’s a removable 100% cotton cover you can add for hygiene purposes.

Nuzzie’s knit weighted blanket is a refreshing alternative to the glass bead ones, using 100 per cent recycled blanket filling to add in the extra weight instead. What this creates, is more of a hug-like feeling, relaxing you from the knitted design that just feels that extra bit cosier than the blankets that you can hear rustling around every time you move. The dimensions put it somewhere between a single and double duvet which is a good size, but there’s no choice of weights. And while it’s a nice, premium fabric, it doesn’t have the cosy, snuggly feeling that you get from some of the other blankets. One five-star reviewer aptly noted: “If you’re wondering whether to buy this, ask yourself whether you want to feel like a warm, little burrito baby, wrapped just tightly enough every night. If the answer is yes, then I would highly recommend this blanket.”So whether you want one of the best weighted blankets for a good night’s sleep, or one for simply lounging around in comfort on the sofa (their added warmth comes in incredibly handy for long, cold winter nights), we’ve rounded up some of the best ones below to help make your buying decision easier. With different styles and offerings for all ages and budgets, you should find the best weighted blanket for your needs below. Sales of weighted blankets have soared in recent years. While the research behind the purported health benefits of weighted blankets is still fairly inconclusive, those who swear by them say that hunkering down under the added weight helps to reduce anxiety and, in some cases, relieve insomnia. Chances are you’ve seen the hype around the products on TikTok, where the hashtag #weightedblanket has gotten over 146 million views. 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.

The most common recommendation is that a weighted blanket should be around 10% of your body weight. However, this varies from person to person and you must feel comfortable under the blanket. It’s important that you feel relaxed but not too constricted. You should be able to move around easily if you need to.

Frequently asked questions

Weighted blankets derive much of their comfort from their added heaviness, but the hand feel of the blanket can greatly enhance this comforting quality. The Luxome Removable Cover Weighted Blanket is a perfect example, combining a luxuriously soft fabric with a glass bead fill to help you get a better night’s rest.

Spot or dry clean only:Avoid using a household machine to wash or dry these blankets. This can permanently damage the outer and inner materials. Weighted blankets carry benefits for a wide range of sleepers. 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. This can be true for adults, teenagers, and children age 2 or older, especially if they experience an undue amount of stress over work, family, or other concerns. Which Weighted Blankets Are Best for Kids? Are They Safe? We didn’t like: There wasn’t much to dislike, although I’d prefer a choice of colours. It’s also on the pricey side, but I felt that it was worth it. Unlike regular bed linen, weighted blankets require more careful attention when cleaning. The first, most important, step is to refer to any specific cleaning instructions that come with your weighted blanket — the biggest mistake you can make when caring for your weighted blanket is not following what the label tells you to do with it.For more interiors, fashion and technology releases delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our GQ Recommends newsletter. Shop GQ’s edit of the best weighted blankets… 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. This happens because the evenly distributed weight on your body stimulates the production of serotonin (the happy hormone), reduces cortisol (the stress hormone) and increases melatonin levels that can help you fall (and stay) asleep better. Weighted blankets are generally considered safe for children who are at 3 years of age or older and weigh at least 50 pounds. When selecting a blanket for a child, it’s wise to follow the “10 percent rule” or err on the lower side. An excessively heavy blanket can pose an injury risk for children, even if they are 3 or older.