Reddit mentions: The best weighted blankets

Weighted blanket. I've never slept so well. It adds enough weight to be comforting, but it vents heat well so you don't overheat.

Edit 4: As u/MentallyPsycho pointed out, if you have sleep apnea, weighted blankets will may make it harder for you to breathe.

Edit 3: Here is one of my favorite comics about weighted blankets, by u/Shitty_Watercolour

Edit 2: I AM NOT AN EXPERT. I'm not a salesman. I cannot match you or your loved one to your perfect model. I can only recommend checking out Amazon or Google and browse around at different brands, sizes, and materials to find what works best for you. I posted a link to the one I use below, but as always, Your Mileage May Vary.

Edit: For those looking for brand, weight, and material suggestions, this is the one I purchased. I am not an expert, but mine has worked well for me for the last two years.

Recommended weight is generally 10% your body weight, plus maybe 1-2 pounds.

I have not tried other materials or brands, and cannot say which will be most comfortable for you.

I bought a cotton cover for it for regular washing. This saves my appliances from heavy-duty loads.

This is the weighted blanket that my mom got me for Christmas. It has the weight guidelines too. Mine is 25lbs and my sister's is 20lbs. I absolutely love it. Also, the same company has corresponding duvet covers for them to keep them easy to clean. I just got a simple cotton one, but they also have minky ones and whatnot.

Also - this is one of the best fidget toys I've ever found. It comes in more masculine colors too, but it's basically a fidget ring. I put it on my forefinger and spin it with my thumb. I love that it's discreet, doesn't make noise, and is easy to use.

This is the one I got https://www.amazon.com/Weighted-Blanket-Removable-ZIPPER-SYSTEM/dp/B07BPBHWLG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XRABFGY1Q72X&keywords=serenity+engineered&qid=1570417142&sprefix=serenity+en%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1
I have had mine for a good while so I can actually give you a good review. I absolutely adore mine, its very well made. I have washed the cover very many times and it has held up well. The blanket itself is the only one I came across that has zippers inside it to keep the blanket in place inside its cover, so no noise or moving issues inside the cover. It also has glass beads (almost non noticeable) & it had the very small quilts at 3x3 to help spreading the weight evenly. I could not tell you if the ones below 100 are good or bad since I have not used one of those 😊 I hope this helps you out.

I purchased mine a while a go and really happy with it. I chose it mainly because it had the zippers as I could not bare the thought of having to adjust the blanket inside its duvet when its that heavy & I also liked their smaller quilts. I bought mine off of the company website but now I've seen that they are also offering it on Amazon,here it is
Whichever you end up buying be sure it comes with a cover, mine is washing washable but not sure how I feel about having to wash a 15-lb blanket in my precious washer and dryer. The cover however is super to easy to wash ;)

Of course! I actually got mine on amazon (as with most things in my life haha)..

ZonLi Premium Weighted Blanket (60'x80'', 20lbs for 170-230 lbs, Light Grey) for Adults Women, Men, Children | Premium Cotton with Glass Beads https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075W9CL88/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1tYSCb4YBX36C

It is the 20lb weight. I believe the weight of the blanket is related to your weight, the heavier you are the heavier the blanket. I went with this one because my brother has one and he recommended it. The size is great for one person too.

I think you’ll be okay in the summer.. as long as you have AC. It is a warm blanket but I don’t think it’s any warmer than our down type comforter.

Good luck!!!

Get a duvet cover and a weighted blanket if you want something thin but warm

I have this weighted blanket and its amazing. Super thin, but warm as well. And the weight is really soothing

And yes, I know paying that much money for a blanket seems ridiculous, but its worth the money. Ive never slept better

From what I've read (sadly I don't have one myself), this one is apparently great for hot/sweaty sleepers because it's made of bamboo fiber, but it's expensive - $175. It's got a ton of good reviews all over the place, so this is actually the one that I have on my wishlist.

I've also been looking at this one which is 100% cotton, and it's much cheaper than most weighted blankets at $90 so if price is a problem it seems like a good option! The cotton probably isn't quite as cool as the bamboo fiber, though. And I think that because it's thin, it might be easier to feel the beads though, so if you're sensitive to that then this probably won't work for you.

Make sure to pick out the weight option that corresponds to your body weight - that info is in the product descriptions- and the right size! (Btw, I'm a guy so "man" was correct!)

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Didnt want to spend a lot as I want sure if it would be effective, so I bought this one. Mostly good reviews, I'm happy with it so far, but I've kept the box just in case .

ZonLi Autism Weighted Blanket (48''x72'',
20lbs for 170-230 lbs Individual, Grey) for Adults Women, Men | Great for Insomnia, Autism, Stress and Anxiety Relief | Fit Full or Queen Sized Bed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075W92HWZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CU5SBb8KS7N20

I honestly just went with the cheapest one i could find on amazon prime that had decent reviews. So far it seems like it's good quality.

Dapper Display Weighted Blanket 20 LBS Queen Size Anxiety Relief Thick Heavy Weight Calming Blankets Lap Pad - Full Size Big Cotton Bed with Glass Beads - Large Grey 60"x80" INCH https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NXQH35S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yowhDbJ31JSBJ

since you are in Australia, Amazon would be your best option as they offer international shipping to Australia. Here is the one I got off of Amazon. The zippered cover and smaller pockets were the determining factors for me. Mine came with a warm/cozy cover for winter & I also bought their own cotton cover separately for summer time & it worked out great year long. Now its starting to get chilly again so I will be switching back to cozy cover this week I think.

When things are atypical, they are not foreign.

In this case, the sensory needs of people with autism are not different, just exaggerations of existing needs in people without autism.

Our sense of space, of our body, of whether we belong are all tied into nerves which periodically check. The consistent feedback of a weighted blanket or the gentle hug of a bodysock are things that we all can enjoy and receive benefit from.

And treating yourself as if you have autism is not the worst strategy for navigating the weird social rules that are developing.

Anyway, get a weighted blanket.

Or don't.

They are nice to cuddle with.

I found a good price on Amazon for one. There are now 3 floating around my house. Mil has a 15lb one for anxiety/depression and has noticed a marked difference in her sleep. We bought a lighter one for my 7 year old son who is autistic and has Spd. He loves his and will steal ours (the 15lbs ones) regularly. I also have a 15lb one that I've noticed helps a lot with spd and anxiety.

I definitely say go for it! You can get minky duvet covers too.

Amy Garden Weighted Blanket for Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Insomnia or Stress - Premium Various Weighted Blankets for Great Sleep (48"x72",15 lbs for 140-150 lbs individual, Grey) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074SHCL41/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HfldBb1WGX987

This one also has a coupon to take another 11 bucks off of it, so making it in the 70s.

Most duvets seem to run about 40 to 50. You can find them on Amazon too. May find some cooler ones on Etsy.

Weighted blankets are supposed to be amazing. Have you looked into them? ZonLi Premium Weighted Blanket for Adults Women, Men, Children | Great for Insomnia, Autism, ADHD, Stress and Anxiety Relief | Fit King Sized Bed | Grey, 60'x80'', 20lbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075W94KB3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_h1Y0Ab0XX3JDN

I LOVE my weighted blanket. I got a twin size on Amazon for about $60. The price depends on the weight that you want. The general rule of thumb is 1 pound per 10 pounds of body weight plus 1 pound extra.

Target and Walmart are also starting to sell them and prices may me cheaper there. The weight rule is just to give you an idea, a lot of people like lighter ones, especially if you want it for the couch and not sleeping in bed.

Here’s mine, It’s just a few dollars over budget and ships on prime.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B074BVJHS5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I just bought that one for my girlfriend for her birthday, and it seems really good. She uses it for therapeutic yoga as well as herself. I got the 15lb one, wish I got the heaviest they have though. You can just fold it over on itself to get more weight on you, though.

Here you go!

https://www.amazon.com/ZonLi-Weighted-170-230lb-Individual-Children/dp/B075W94KB3

They come in different sizes. I got one that doesn’t cover my whole bed, just my body.

If you have pets that love to play/sleep on your bed, definitely get a cover or use a blanket/sheet for protection.

This, YnM brand is the type I have, i believe 17lb in a Full size? I adore it. Still need to buy a cover for it almost a year later but it’s softened up enough to not be uncomfortable on my skin, and the weights are distributed throughout the filling very comfortably

Hypnoser Weighted Blanket 2.0 for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07527ND1Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


I bought this one and I love it. Highly recommend.

Mine is 20 pounds, I think. It’s comprised of little beads, no chains. I’m pretty sure this is the one I have

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075W94KB3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_7HUDCbSSE1FE1

Edit: luckily, the beads don’t roll around very much since the blanket is made of little squares so they can’t roll that far.

Just was looking at my old comments, and figured I’d add the additional info.

ZonLi Adults Weighted Blanket 20... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075W94KB3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I've been using it for about two weeks now and love it. It can get kinda warm, but it's not unbearable. I also have a fan directly over my bed. If I don't turn it on I've woken up too hot once or twice. I'm in Denver and we've had some pretty hot days since I got it.


EDIT: Sorry for the delay, I'm still figuring out how to use reddit on android. It doesn't tell me I have replies so I have to check everything. I figured this post was so old it was done.

I got mine from serenity engineered. Here is the link to the exact one I got https://www.amazon.com/Weighted-Blanket-Removable-ZIPPER-SYSTEM/dp/B07BPBHWLG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XRABFGY1Q72X&keywords=serenity+engineered&qid=1570417142&sprefix=serenity+en%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1


If you order from Amazon I think they ship to Canada as well (not sure so you gotta check on that).
For your weight I think the 10-lb blanket is what is recommended based on the suggested 10% of body weight I had seen everywhere.
I picked this one because it had the 3 x 3 quilts so the weight is exceptionally distributed. It also comes with a zipper inside and outside to secure the blanket to its cover so there is virtually no movement inside the cover.

I used to have this blanket and never had that problem! It was a really great blanket. ZonLi Adults Weighted Blanket 20 lbs(60''x80'', Grey, Queen Size), Cooling Weighted Blanket for Adult, 100% Cotton Material with Glass Beads https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075W94KB3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_r371DbTAG1SVG

It's down to $47??? I feel gipped!! Anyway check this out, I got the 20 lbs one and it's been great - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DY5ST76/

I’m not sure if this is helpful to you, but if you find yourself in the market for a second weighted blanket, I’ve provided the link. It is super affordable at just $49 and had a 4.5 star rating.

AckBrands Weighted Blanket

Thanks for this, after looking at the website you provided I found one cheaper on Amazon, by a significant amount. I wanted the extra large blanket on sensory goods which was 58" X 80" and 21 pounds. With the discount code it cost 143.99.

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On Amazon I found this weighted blanket that was 60" X 80" and 20 pounds for 85.90. This is what I ended up purchasing.

https://www.amazon.com/YnM-Weighted-Blanket-Cotton-Material/dp/B073429DV2

There are websites for it but this one was from amazon
You could probably just google weighted blankets and get some good results

I really like mine from amazon! It is still pretty breathable with being heavy. I will say it’s a way better nap blanket than a sleeping blanket but I do move around a lot at night.

ZonLi Cotton Weighted Blanket (60''x80'', 25lbs for 220-280lbs, Grey) for Adults Women, Men, Youths | Premium Cotton with Glass Beads https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075W8Q5FV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AyK4BbDDMYYC1

I'm normally pretty supportive of whatever crazy stuff ends up on this subreddit, but not this. If you really wanted to make a weighted blanket yourself you can get glass beads from arts and craft stores and sew them into a quilt or something (or just buy one they're not that expensive.)

What you made is garbage. It's not washable, it's not really breathable, the duct tape adhesive will eventually oxidize and the rice will fall out. Then it will attract insects (if it isn't already.)

I have this one that's great for both summer and winter. It breathes in summer and in winter I switch to flannel sheets and put an extra blanket in between this and the sheets. Sooo comfy

this 15 pound weighted blanket with amazing reviews is on sale for $40 today. just got one for my mom and my step mom

I bought this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073429DV2. Not too fancy, but definitely life changing.

I got this one and I'm very pleased with it. It's weighted and not hot either. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075W9LL4P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I laying under my weighted blanket right now! I’m not in the spectrum, but I volunteer/work with a lot of kids with autism, and that’s how I found out about weighted blankets. I have anxiety that makes sleeping really difficult. Tonight’s the first night that I’m using it, but I LOVE the way it feels. Here’s the one I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073429DV2?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd

I got this one on Amazon six months ago and I really like it.

There was a $10 coupon on it so it was 120. it was this one. :/ I couldn't find anything cheaper and had read through some threads about people trying to make their own and it sounds like it's pretty difficult because once some of the weights are in the bag, it's hard to move the blanket around the sewing machine. It sounds like /u/thumper5 got a smaller one, which tend to be cheaper so you could look into those! I got this one because it's a little more than 10% of my bodyweight, which apparently is the sweet-spot if you're covering your whole body.

Do you mind sharing where you got yours from and the weight on it? I was thinking of buying this one on Amazon.
I'm also worried about it being too hot for summer.

https://www.amazon.com/ZZZhen-Weighted-Blanket-Construction-Year-round/dp/B07DY5ST76/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=weighted+blankets&qid=1555204647&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spell-spons&psc=1

I got this one! I'm happy with it so far but of course there are tons of options.

I actually did get mine on Amazon for 60$. Here's the link.

CMFRT Weighted Blanket - | Fits Queen-Sized Bed Top (60"x80" - 16 lb) | Get Quality Rest | 100% Soft Breathable Cotton | (Perfect for 150 lb individual) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D2JMQLQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mbQ0DbYY4M0JM

So i did spend the 200 dollars on one and i gotta say it was wellllll worth it but it took about 3 days to get used to.

actually just checking amazon the price dropped
link to blanket

Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/YnM-Weighted-Blanket-Cotton-Material/dp/B073429DV2/ref=sr_1_4?s=bedbath&ie=UTF8&qid=1543021333&sr=1-4&keywords=weighted+blanket


I don't know what you are looking for, but this one comes just a little under $70 and is 15 pounds.

Amazon!

Grabbed this one

https://smile.amazon.com/YnM-Weighted-Blanket-Gravity-Material/dp/B073429DV2/

I got you.

This is the brand I got.

From what I understand, it's supposed to help people who suffer from anxiety. Amazon describes them as follows --

"Amy Garden Weighted Blanket for Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Insomnia or Stress - Premium Various Weighted Blankets for Great Sleep"

https://www.amazon.com/Amy-Garden-Weighted-Blanket-Insomnia/dp/B074SHCL41

They come in different sizes, actually. But one based on your weight. For me, I have the 15 lb for 140lbs.

I have been unable to sleep through the night for years. Maybe life. I'm not sure, I don't really remember. I'll lay in bed for an hour or two before I finally fall asleep. And halfway through the night, every night, on schedule, I'm awake between 3-4am crying and experiencing an anxiety attack.

But I got this blanket a week ago and I've been out like a light throughout the night. I just feel so comfortable and safe and warm. Sometimes it's a pain to adjust because it's so heavy and I'm so wimpy, it does get hot sometimes because I turn into a nuclear reactor when asleep apparently, and FOR THE SAKE OF ALL THINGS HOLY DON'T FART (it'll stick around ALL night. ALL. NIGHT.) But it has helped me feel human. I feel good. I haven't had an anxiety attack at night since I got this.

Here's the one I got if you were looking for a recommend: YnM Weighted Blanket

Amazon has one on sale for under a hundred at the moment Weighted Blanket for Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, OCD - Premium Weighted Blanket for Sensory Processing Disorder By Amy Garden (48"x72", Grey Inner Weighted Layer,15lbs)

https://www.amazon.com/YnM-Weighted-Blanket-Cotton-Material/dp/B073429DV2

I'll add that I don't have many skin sensitivity sensory issues, but it doesn't seem scratchy to me and I sleep naked underneath it, though you could probably just put it on top of whatever blanket you currently use.

I don't have any issues with excessive heat, but I tend to only use that blanket and also I keep the temperature at 68 F at night in the winter. I imagine I won't be able to use it much in summer, but it works for now.

Ive only had it for two months, though, but I have no complaints so far.

I had to sleep under one of these in one of my psych hospital stays, I thought they fucking sucked, they were so uncomfortable, they just irritate your entire body