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Yes, These Weighted Blankets Could Actually Change Your Life
Wait, so you've never ever slept with a weighted blanket? You're seriously missing out. Resting underneath one of these heavy covers is like receiving a cuddly, therapeutic hug without getting tangled up in arms and hair.
JIC you're wondering why weighted blankets are truly the real MVP, the heavy fabrics mimic the calming effects of Deep Touch Pressure (DTP), a technique used to treat sensory disorders, anxiety, and ADHD, with weighted clothes (and blankets), swaddling, holding, stroking, hugging, squeezing, and therapeutic brushing, according to the journal Occupational Therapy International. So, in addition to candles and bubble baths, it just might be what your self-care routine is missing.
But you can't just add any old one to your cart without checking out the specs. Look for a blanket that is around 10 percent of your body weight, says Kathrin Hamm, CEO and founder of Bearaby, a company that makes weighted blankets. For example, if you’re 150 pounds, a 15-pound blanket will give you just the right amount of pressure. Anything heavier and you might feel uncomfortably squished.
If you, like me, are starting to yawn, peep through this list of the 11 best weighted blankets. They all come in a ton of different sizes, colors, and weights so I guarantee you'll find your perfect match. Happy (calm) sleeping!
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1) Adult Weighted Blanket
Luna
amazon.com
$149.99
Help, I can't get this polka dot pattern out of my head! It's so cute! Pssst, there's even a king-size one that's meant for sharing. 😏
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2) Fuzzy Sherpa Weighted Blanket
Pacapet
amazon.com
$45.99
This fuzzy guy seamlessly blends in with any trendy decor and can *still* get the job done.
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3) 3-Piece Weighted Blanket Set
softan
amazon.com
$56.99
Hello, Sunshine! Wake up rejuvenated from head to toe (literally) with the weighted eye mask included in this set.
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4) Heavy Weighted Blanket
YnM
amazon.com
$89.90
This mint green color will definitely make your bedroom look 10 times cuter. Plus the 33,000 five-star reviews claiming it helps prevent tossing and turning all night are also pretty convincing.
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5) Handmade Chunky Knit Weighted Blanket 15 Pound
California Design Den
amazon.com
$149.00
If you're looking for something sans plastic beads and synthetic materials, this is it!
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6) Premium Adult Weighted Blanket & Removable Cover
Quility
amazon.com
$79.99
Sleep like a champ, literally, with this weighted blanket. Two-time FIFA Women's World Cup Champion, Brandi Chastain (and her cute pup) agree. Pick from 6 colors, and several sizes to fit your needs.
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7) Cooling Weighted Blanket
Soothe Lab
amazon.com
$43.80
Don’t worry about getting hot under this blanket. It’s designed to keep you cool, calm, and collected.
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8) Bamboo Weighted Blanket
YnM
amazon.com
Solid colors are nice, but prints are better, IMO. And this weighted blanket comes in both if you can’t decide.
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9) Theo Texture Throw
Johanna Howard
amazon.com
$450.00
This cable-knit designed 100 percent Alpaca throw deserves to make an appearance on at least one Zoom call. It’s technically not a weighted blanket, but the brand says it feels like a hug from your bestie.
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10) Weighted Blanket
Degrees of Comfort
amazon.com
$99.99
If you sleep with a fan and the A/C on 68 because it makes the covers feel cozier, this blanket (and its many layers) are for you. Use the fleece cover for a snuggly slumber, or the cotton duvet for more airflow.
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11) Weighted Blanket
Simple Being
amazon.com
$49.99
After so much love, your blanket is going to need a run through the spin cycle. No need to question the suggested maintenance, toss this blanket in the gentle cycle and let it dry before starting Sister Sister reruns.
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