Silentnight Wellbeing Weighted Blanket – Heavy 9kg Weighted Anxiety Gravity Blanket for Sensory Anxiety Therapy Insomnia Stress Relief – King Size - 150 x 200cm

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We tracked down a range of weighted blankets in various designs and weights and put them to the test over several nights in bed and evenings on the sofa. You shouldn’t give these blankets to children under three-years-old and, if you have a respiratory or chronic medical condition, you should check with your GP before using one.

There is only one weight option (7kg) and the removable bamboo cover is only available as an optional extra (something our testers recommended for boosting the blanket’s cosiness credentials). If unsure whether your partner will like the feel of a weighted blanket, we suggest the bestselling 5.Read more about the condition New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in the original packaging (such as the original box or bag) and/or with the original tags attached. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. The idea behind weighted blankets is the offer of pressure stimulation, similar to the pressure from a deep touch or a hug," Dr AlBendar explains. We tested the 6kg blanket with the midnight indigo cover, which has blue cotton on one side and textured velvet-style fabric on the reverse.

This creates the incredibly relaxing feel of a big, cosy hug, which helps to release the happy hormones serotonin and melatonin while also decreasing cortisol – the stress hormone. If in doubt, you should opt for the lighter option, as a weighted blanket that is too heavy could feel restrictive or even claustrophobic.Measures a generous 150cm x 200cm and weighs 9kg, which should be approximately 10% of the user’s body weight. The quilted seven-layer design, with glass beads at its core, means the blanket is evenly weighted, and the beads are imperceptible.