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The weight of a long day can make falling asleep difficult, but that doesn’t mean we have to settle for a restless night. Around 20 million Americans struggle to fall asleep at night, according to Penn Medicine, and while having a solid mattress and comfortable pillows are helpful, those aren’t the only tools that can help you get a full night of sleep.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to falling asleep quickly — some of us may require complete silence while others may need to listen to music through their earbuds, but incorporating a weighted blanket may just be one solution to help catch some zzzs faster.
Penn Medicine adds that using a weighted blanket can also act as a stress relieving tool, helping to reduce stress, anxiety and even some sleep disorders.
There are also a number of weighted blankets you can buy online that you can customize to your sleep habits whether you need cooling materials, a washable design or something to prevent you from tossing and turning. Here are some of the best weighted blankets to consider.
What Is the Best Weighted Blanket Material?
Unlike your traditional comforter or wearable blanket, a weighted blanket is usually filled with small glass beads, steel beads, plastic pellets, grains (like rice or beans) or sand. This is where the weight comes from, which will help swaddle you with some pressure that you’d normally have to stack multiple blankets on top of one another to achieve.
If you’re a hot sleeper, you’ll most likely want a glass bead filling mixed with a temperature regulating, breathable exterior fabric like bamboo or polyester. For those looking for extra warmth, you’ll want a thicker material like sherpa or velvet that’ll help insulate your body heat.
How Heavy Should a Weighted Blanket Be?
When looking for weighted blankets for adults, you should get one that’s 10% of your body weight. Couples should aim for a weighted blanket that’s 7.5% of your combined body weight, according to Casper. And, for kids, you should utilize the 10% rule and add up to two additional pounds.
What Are the Best Weighted Blankets?
Billboard Shopping went through all the brands and bedding deals to put together our list of the best weighted blankets that’ll have your eyelids going heavy almost immediately.
EDITOR’S PICK
Casper Sleep Weighted Blanket
You can score Casper’s Weighted Blanket for up to 50% off right now and enjoy the quilted stitching that aims to be huggable while encouraging airflow for a comfier night’s sleep. It’s also Billboard editor-approved, with one member of our team who can’t stop raving over the benefits.
“I personally sleep with a weighted blanket from Casper every night,” he says. “It’s just the right size and it’s lightweight design doesn’t make me feel overwhelmed or smothered. It holds me still to prevent me from tossing and turning (which keeps me up at night). And since I run cold, it adds an extra layer of warmth to keep me cozy.”
COOLING PICK
Yescool Weighted Blanket for Adults
Hot sleepers can rejoice over this cooling weighted blanket that’ll give them relaxing pressure without resulting in the night sweats. It’s made from a polyester material that aims to be breathable while the interior is filled with glass beads to help prevent tossing and turning throughout the night. Reviewers love the weighted blanket so much that it’s earned an Amazon No. 1 bestseller label for weighted blankets and verified reviews like “the cooling feature of this blanket is a game-changer” and “I have not slept better.” Consider us impressed.
BUDGET-FRIENDLY PICK
Luna Luxe Cotton Weighted Blanket
You don’t have to drop over $100 to reap the benefits of a weighted blanket thanks to Luna’s more affordable options. The Luxe Cotton Weighted Blanket comes with a 100% Oeko-Tex certified cotton exterior and is filled with glass beads to mimic touch pressure. Amazon shoppers claim they have “been sleeping like a baby with it” and since it comes with a carrying bag, you can easily take it with you on travels.
KNIT PICK
Hand Knitted Weighted Blanket
For a more handmade look, this Silk & Snow weighted blanket has a knit design so irresistible, we dare you to try and resist cuddling up with it. It’s available in five different weights and eight colors to customize to your liking. One reviewer even described the experience of using it as like “being embraced from every direction at once, of being all safe and sound and snug as a bug in a rug, where you feel like you can sleep the sleep of a child again.” The cozy knit also makes this a great option for a weighted throw blanket, say for movie nights or cuddling on the couch.
WASHABLE PICK
Baloo Weighted Blanket
You won’t have to worry about how you’re going to clean your weighted blanket with Baloo. The brand’s design is not only machine-washable, it can also be thrown in the dryer for easy care. The weighted blanket uses a OEKO-TEX certified, 100% chemical-free cotton that’s both soft and breathable to help you get your most comfortable sleep. We’ve used a Baloo weighted blanket for years and can confirm that it’s the softest one we’ve tested — even after repeated washing.
SPLURGE-WORTHY PICK
Bearaby Tree Napper
Consider Bearaby’s weighted blanket the ultimate piece of bedding to burrow underneath. The Tree Napper is made from a luxe Tencel material that has a silky soft feel as well as temperature regulating and moisture-wicking capabilities. Plus, the knit texture makes it display-worthy so you can show off its coziness to all of your friends, whether draped over your couch or on your bed spread.
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