Weighted blankets have become hugely popular for domestic use in recent years.
Initially, they were used in clinical environments to settle people who were restless and to offer sensory benefits with troubled sleepers.
Today, there's many brands out there that claim to offer a host of wellness effects, including a restful slumber.
If you're looking for the perfect option there are several to choose from out there, however it is important to find one in the right weight category.
It's recommended to look for a weighted blanket size (kg) that is between 7 - 12% of your own body weight, most providers will have their own calculators to help you figure this part out.
With that in mind, check out the best brands worth considering for your home below.
Best weighted blankets to try
1. Kally Anxiety Blanket
Best budget weighted blanket
Features:
- Dimensions: 203cm x 152cm
- Weight (kg): 6.8
- Filling: Glass beads
The Kally Weighted Anxiety Blanket is a 6.8kg weighted blanket, made from soft, breathable cotton that is also hypoallergenic, ensuring a comfortable night's sleep all around.
Each of the blanket’s quilted pockets are filled with tiny glass beads, which gives you an even pressure all over the body.
You're also able to machine wash it too, alone and in cool water. It isn't fit for tumble drying but you can let it air dry for a fresh cleaning experience.
Buy now from Kally Sleep ( £69.99 ).
2. UMI Cooling Weighted Blanket
Best cooling weighted blanket
Features:
- Dimensions: 152cm x 203cm
- Weight (kg): 9
- Filling: Glass beads
If you tend to get hot and flustered during the night, the UMI cooling blanket is one well worth considering.
The 9kg blanket is made from 100% cotton and features super smooth faux mink side for comfort during the chillier months, as well as staying nice and cool when it's warm.
Advanced stitching technology standard and a thick binding on the edges help to prevent the loss of beads, and stop the blanket from slipping around in its cover.
Buy now from Amazon ( £68.99 ).
3. Silentnight Weighted Blanket
Best weighted blanket for storage
Features:
- Dimensions: 150cm x 200cm
- Weight (kg): 6.8
- Filling: Glass beads
This weighted blanket from Silent night is hypoallergenic and great for allergy sufferers. It's made with a breathable quilt cover to keep you happy and at the optimal temperature all night long.
It weighs 6.8kg and is evenly filled with glass beads for an even distribution of weight across the body.
One thing we love is that it folds back super flat, meaning when it's not in use it can simply be packed back into its storage bag.
Buy now from Amazon ( £63.99 ).
4. Mela Chill Eucalyptus Weighted Blanket
Best premium weighted blanket
Features:
- Dimensions: up to 135cm x 190cm
- Weight (kg): up to 9
- Filling: Glass pellets
Sleep specialists Mela have launched the UK’s first eco-friendly eucalyptus bedding range, unlike polyester or down, the eucalyptus fill allows air to circulate, which helps to keep you cool, without compromising on comfort.
What we love the most is the eco-friendly factor, being 100&% biodegradable and requiring 10 times less water to produce than cotton.
Buy now from Mela Comfort ( £150 ).
5. John Lewis & Partners Specialist Synthetic Weighted Blanket
Features:
- Dimensions: 150cm x 200cm
- Weight (kg): up to 11.5
- Filling: Glass pellets
Available in six different sizes to help you find your perfect match, John Lewis & Partners' range is a simple and stylish option to add to your night time routine.
Buy now from John Lewis ( £90 ).
6. Emma Hug Weighted Blanket
Features:
- Dimensions: 150cm x 200cm
- Weight (kg): up to 7
- Filling: Extra fine glass beads
The Emma weighted blanket relaxes the body and the mind thanks to the phenomenon of Deep Pressure Stimulation.
Featuring a design that evenly distributes thousands of gravity beads across the blanket. As a result, its pressure on the body relaxes the nerves and relieves stress, allowing you to fall asleep faster and deeper.
Price: £84.50, Emma Sleep - buy here now
7. Remy The Sleeper
Features:
- Dimensions: 135cm x 200cm
- Weight (kg): up to 12
- Filling: Micro glass beads
Remy Sleep's bestselling The Sleeper blanket comes in four different weight categories, with a choice of colours for the bamboo cover too.
The weighted blanket has a DreamZip system to keep the blanket attached to the cover and the weight of the blanket evenly distributed.
Price: £129, Remy Sleep - buy here now
8. Simba Orbit Weighted Blanket
Features:
- Dimensions: 135cm x 200cm
- Weight (kg): up to 9
- Filling: Fine glass beads
The Orbit weighted blanket from sleep experts Simba is filled with glass nano-beads, helping to keep you soothed all the way through the night and beyond.
The multi-layered blanket has a breathable cotton cover that moulds to your shape thanks to a cushioned inner layer.
Price: £169, Simba Sleep - buy here now
9. Calming Blankets Kids Weighted Blanket
Features:
- Dimensions: 91cm x 121cm
- Weight (kg): up to 2.2
- Filling: Fine beads
If you've got little ones at home that could benefit from a weighted blanket, this one from Calming Blankets has gleaming reviews and is one worth it to give kids a restful slumber every night.
The cover is mink plush, soft, and warm - ideal for snuggling up with in the evenings.
Price: £119, Calming Blankets - buy here now
What is a weighted blanket?
As the name suggests, a weighted blanket is exactly what it sounds like. Plush fabrics are lined with glass or plastic beads, giving the blanket a weighty feel.
This sensory detail gives you a feeling similar to a snuggly hug, which is said to relieve the body of anxiety and stress; as well as helping those who have trouble sleeping to drift more easily.
Who needs a weighted blanket?
Essentially, a weighted blanket is for everyone, (just not little ones under three).
It's especially recommended for those with sleep troubles. According to research by Thornton & Ross, a report unearthed that 75% of participants in the UK aged between 35 and 49 admitting to having regular problems either going to or staying asleep. For more tips to achieve the perfect night's sleep, check out the Sleeptember blog.
The main thing to bear in mind is weight of the blanket, it's recommended to find a size between 7 - 12% of your own body weight.
How much should I spend on a weighted blanket?
Weighted blankets can vary quite a bit in terms of price. Usually you'll find the low level blankets priced at around the £40 mark and can go up to £200 in some cases.
This is mostly down to the materials used, some brands form their blankets with hypoallergenic materials and luxury covers to ensure to the most comfortable night's sleep.
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