We liked: You know that meme where Homer Simpson is snuggled up and comparing himself to a toasty cinnamon bun? This is that meme in blanket form. The sheer weight of this thing has to be felt to be believed. Granted, I went for the heaviest option – 11kg – and while lugging it around is enough to warm you up anyway, curling up underneath it is so damn cosy. Used over a duvet at night it’s reassuringly weighty, but thanks to the aesthetic knitted design it’s now taken up permanent residence on my sofa as a comforting Netflix companion.

Boho Throw Blanket, %100 Organic Cotton 3 Layered Muslin Blanket, Woven Throw Blanket, Queen Cotton Blanket, Housewarming Gift We liked: The wide range of weights available mean this blanket has something to suit people of all shapes and sizes. The soft outer was comfy for the sofa and in bed and it stayed in place overnight without restricting movement.

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. Newer versions sometimes swerve the beaded inners entirely, instead creating heaviness by layering up cotton into a weave – like this one from Remy Sleep. This makes it easier to wash, and they can look a little cuter when hung over your sofa arm or bed, too. Do weighted blankets work? We didn’t like: The cover doesn’t come as standard, so if you’d like one, you’ll have to shell out extra.

If you’re after a heavier weighted blanket, this one from Homescapes should do the job. At 9kg, it is among the heaviest available, so it is ideal for people weighing around 90kg or people who enjoy a weightier blanket for calming. The quilted seven-layer design, with glass beads at its core, means the blanket is evenly weighted, and the beads are imperceptible. That makes for a seriously smooth and soothing blanket. Chunky knitted blanket throw, Giant afghan blanket, Wool Giant Blanket, Bulky Knit, Chunky Knitting, Lap blanket. Gift, Dark Grey Melange Cotton Muslin Bedspread, 4 Layers Throw Blanket, Extra Soft Cotton, Twin Full Queen King Size Bedding, Coverlet Green The lowdown: Aeyla (previously Mela) has a good selection of weighted blankets with three covers to choose from. So when the sun comes out and you don’t want to be snuggling up under a velvety blanket, you can switch to a more cooling eucalyptus or cotton cover instead and continue to reap the relaxing benefits.

Emerald green velvet quilt king velvet blanket velvet comforter queen bedding set velvet bedspread cozy room décor Bedding Waffle Duvet Cover in Moss Green Set, Cotton Bedding with Pillowcase, Minimalist Bedding Set, Comforter Cotton Duvet Cover Twin Full Queen Chunky knit blanket Chunky Cotton Throw blanket Chunky blanket Boho decor Arm Knitted blanket Christmas Home decor Christmas gift for her 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. The recommended weighted blanket weight is 10% of your body weight. For someone who weighs 150 pounds, your best bet is the 15 lb weighted blanket. For someone closer to 200 lbs, we recommend our 20 lb blanket.

As the weighted blanket that proved most effective at soothing our testers to sleep and keeping them in the land of the Nod until the alarm went off in the morning, the Simba orbit weighted blanket had to be our best buy. It’s not the cheapest blanket, but the quality and design warrant the investment. Sage Green Kantha Quilt, Solid Kantha quilt bedding set Summer Blanket, Cotton Filling Throw Soft AC Bedcover, Cotton Quilt Cozy throw Blanket green Moroccan Pom Pom blanket , Super soft blanket for bed , Moroccan bedding , Pom Pom throw Green Palm tree Kantha Quilt, Kantha BedCover, Indian Bedspread, Kantha Throw Blanket, Palm Tree Kantha Bedspread, Kantha Coverlet 108x90The general rule is to start with a weighted blanket that is about 10 per cent of your body weight, says Henderson. “So, someone of 11 stone, 154lbs, would use a blanket with a weight of around 15lbs. This is recommended only as a guide; preferred weights can vary between 5 per cent to 12 per cent of a person’s weight. A healthier choice for your home and the environment: organic cotton uses up to 90% less water than conventional farming methods and is free from harmful chemicals, pesticides, synthetics, or artificial softeners. Only comment I would say - not a critique because I love it and this isn’t a problem to me - the cotton feels more canvasy than expected it’s not like most bedding but it’s good quality, washed well and feels like it will last so it’s more just for awareness If you’re looking for more information, read our deep-dive into how weighted blankets work. What are the health benefits of weighted blankets? Travel linen / cotton blanket with fridges, Beach blanket/throw , Weighted linen blanket sleep aid, Super soft