Weighted blankets for sleep enhancement?

Vintage VFer · 04-20-19, 05:34 PM

I've read a few articles about using weighted blankets to help with sleep.

Has anyone tried one?

Taiga · 04-20-19, 06:06 PM

I tried one when they went on sale for Black Friday. I like the feel of heavy blankets and the weighted blanket gave an exaggerated but similar feel. Unfortunately, the blanket did not improve my sleep at all and I passed it on to my daughter. My daughter said she definitely slept deeper/longer after using it.

They are fairly warm so that has to be factored. I'm not sure I would be able to use a weighted blanket in the summer.

Lannette · 04-20-19, 06:09 PM

I’m also interested in this subject. Taiga, how do you clean them? I don’t know how the little angry guy got above my post!

Taiga · 04-20-19, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lannette

I’m also interested in this subject. Taiga, how do you clean them? .....

The one I purchased could be machine washed. Also, you can purchase a duvet like cover for them.

Bearybuff · 04-20-19, 10:08 PM

I bought 10 percent of my weight and I feel it is too heavy. They sell cheaper BBB ones that you might want to try out first.

dianestjohn · 04-21-19, 08:26 AM

I got one in December and tried to adjust to it. I am an anxious person and I do find it to be soothing. But it’s very warm and so heavy it’s distracting to rearrange it if you switch positions.

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04-20-19, 06:06 PM
Taiga Join Date: May 2006	I tried one when they went on sale for Black Friday. I like the feel of heavy blankets and the weighted blanket gave an exaggerated but similar feel. Unfortunately, the blanket did not improve my sleep at all and I passed it on to my daughter. My daughter said she definitely slept deeper/longer after using it. They are fairly warm so that has to be factored. I'm not sure I would be able to use a weighted blanket in the summer. __________________ Taiga

04-20-19, 06:09 PM
Lannette Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NH	I’m also interested in this subject. Taiga, how do you clean them? I don’t know how the little angry guy got above my post! __________________ Lannette See my profile for info on relationships with various video distributors. Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live it? - Caroline Myss Last edited by Lannette; 04-20-19 at 06:10 PM. Reason: Explain

04-20-19, 10:08 PM
Bearybuff Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: State of wonder	I bought 10 percent of my weight and I feel it is too heavy. They sell cheaper BBB ones that you might want to try out first.

04-21-19, 08:26 AM
dianestjohn Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Orange County, CA	I got one in December and tried to adjust to it. I am an anxious person and I do find it to be soothing. But it’s very warm and so heavy it’s distracting to rearrange it if you switch positions.