Planting trees with ForestNation : for every tonne of CO2 emissions, we grow ten (fruit) trees in Tanzania. A very important consideration is cleaning, especially if you plan to use it as a bed cover. It either needs to be washable or come with a washable cover. And remember, if it’s washable but too heavy for your washing machine, that’ll be a problem. Some weighted blankets are made with delicate materials like silk or cashmere and can only be dry-cleaned. These are not necessarily “cuddly” blankets - and you wouldn’t necessarily cosy up in one to watch a movie or read a book.

For all these reasons, weighted blankets offer a unique and effective way to help people struggling with mental health issues. People on the spectrumAs we’ve seen above, your blanket should be about ten per cent of your body weight, and you can get weighted blanket options ranging from 2 kg up to 10 kg.

But since the weight may exceed household washing machine limits, Emma recommends you wash the bamboo blanket cover at 40℃ instead. She took into consideration the price, quality, and the available options when putting together the final review for each blanket. FAQs How does a weighted blanket work? The Aeyla Weighted Blanket is even available in a few weight options to suit a wider variety of sleepers. 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.

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And if you’re using a weighted blanket that’s too light for you, you won’t experience any of the benefits. Because this is a Hug Sleep pod review and we’re focusing on catching them zzzs, we took a closer look at the competitor’s sleep section to see if there was anything similar to our featured brand, but in the end, came up empty-handed. A sheltered workshop : in our sheltered workshop, we help people with disabilities or long-term unemployed to reintegrate sustainably. If both you and your partner want the comfort of a weighted blanket, it’s better to invest in two smaller ones or opt for a heavier couple’s weighted blanket. 👩‍❤️‍👨

If you’re uncertain whether you can keep the blanket clean (say, if you have pets or small children), you can also opt for a weighted blanket with a removable cover. The blanket comes in a nice neutral grey shade which I was a fan of although I wasn't the biggest fan of the material. It has a bamboo fibre cover which feels like cotton where I typically prefer a fluffy blanket finish, I do think this is better for sleeping though as in the hot summer nights there is definitely more sweating taking place. Helen tested four of these blankets in her own home. She tried sleeping with each one and also sat with them covering her on the sofa to get an understanding of how they felt in real life scenarios, like a cosy evening in watching TV. Be sure to choose a fabric that is comfortable and breathable, especially if you’re looking for a cooling weighted blanket, as you don’t want to get too hot while sleeping. ❄️ 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.If possible, hang the blanket outside in the fresh air to help it dry faster. Some weighted blankets can be machine-washed. These don’t always correlate to standard UK duvet sizes, and many weighted blanket brands have very specific measurements. The Big Hug battery powered heated blankets roll up into a small size in no time, making it easy to take it everywhere. Ideal for when working at home or at the office. Especially that last one, where you might not be in control of the ambient temperature yourself. And you function better when you are comfortably warm!