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They’re also more expensive and therefore considered more high-end, laying smoother on the body and providing more even weight distribution.” Whatever the filling, to make sure it won’t shift over time, it needs to be sewn into quilted squares or somehow made to stay in place. In her research on cooling weighted blankets, Strategist writer Lauren Ro found that besides being more environmentally friendly than plastic, glass beads “have the added benefit of being more cooling as well. Occasionally, they have no filling and get their weight from the hefty fabric. Tencel, a type of rayon made from wood, and bamboo tend to be the most lightweight and cooling (we get into that below), whereas cotton and polyester trap in heat more (but that might be a nice option for those who run cold).įilling: Weighted blankets come stuffed with a few materials: plastic, glass, or steel beads grains beans or even sand. However, depending on the type of sleeper you are, you might want to pay special attention to your choice. Material: Much like comforters, material comes down to personal preference. We only cover adult blankets here, but we have recommendations for kid-size weighted blankets elsewhere. In our experience, most blankets weigh between 10 and 25 pounds, but occasionally you’ll see a mere five-pounder or a hefty one up to 35 pounds. Any heavier and the blanket will be more uncomfortable than soothing. “For an adult who weighs 200 pounds, a 20-pound blanket would be appropriate,” says sleep specialist Dr. Raj Dasgupta, an assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, advises anyone in the market to choose a weighted blanket that comes in at about 8 to 12 percent of the user’s body weight. To help you out, we consulted lots of experts, read tons of reviews, and even tested a bunch ourselves to figure out which ones you should buy.īest overall | Best (less expensive) overall | Best cotton | Best weight range | Best bamboo | Best tight-knit | Best extra-warm | Best microfiber | Best velvet But for the uninitiated, picking the best one for your sleeping style might seem a bit tricky. Plus, they’re just plain comforting for those who like the feeling of being wrapped in a hug. These blankets weigh anywhere from 5 to 35 pounds, and the pressure they provide can put your autonomic nervous system into rest mode, which in turn reduces some symptoms of anxiety, like a rapid heart rate or heavy breathing. For anxiety- and stress-related insomnia, some might find meditation or aromatherapy helpful, but another option to consider is a weighted blanket. There are all kinds of reasons why people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, and seemingly as many ways to try to remedy sleeplessness.