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If you ever have trouble sleeping, you may need a weighted blanket in your life. The best weighted blankets wrap you up in comfort that extends well beyond warmth: The mass of a heavier blanket simulates what researchers refer to as deep touch pressure stimulation—and that gentle, deep pressure can lead to the release of dopamine and serotonin, both of which fight stress and help you feel good.
In other words? It’s like getting a big hug.
“The data on weighted blankets has shown that for people who suffer from sleep-related anxiety or pre-bed anxiety, a 12- to 15-pound blanket can be an effective tool for helping people calm down and relax before bed,” says Michael J. Breus, PhD, a sleep expert who serves on the American Board of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
And restful sleep isn’t the only benefit. Weighted blankets have been reported to lessen anxiety, relieve pain, and improve overall mood. They can even provide comfort during social distancing and isolation. Sounds great to us!
Ahead, check out our top picks when it comes to weighted blankets. We rounded up plenty of styles to choose from, all with customer testimonials for additional insight. But first things first: figuring out the right weight blanket to get.
These blankets come in a variety of sizes and weights. The rule of thumb is to get a blanket that’s around 10% of your body weight: A 120-pound person should choose a 12-pound blanket, a 150-pound person a 15-pound blanket, and so on (if your weight falls in between blanket sizes, go with the lighter one). It’s all a matter of personal preference, of course, but this formula should give you a blanket that feels just right. (With children, however, take this rule literally—if the blanket is too heavy for them, they could struggle to get out from under it, as can pets.)
Our Top Picks
Now, onto the best weighted blankets. All the blankets on our list are high-quality selects, but here are a few of the standouts:
- Best chunky knit: Bearaby Cotton Napper ($249)
- Best quilted: Baloo Weighted Blanket ($179)
- Best velvet weighted blanket: Bearaby Velvet Napper ($259)
- Best weighted blanket for kids: Bearaby Nappling ($139)
- Best budget: Zonli Quilted Cooling Weighted Blanket ($70 on sale for $50)
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The chunky-knit blanket is made of thick, woven loops of organic cotton, giving it more breathability than bead-filled blankets. It’s the kind of blanket you want to wrap yourself up in as soon as you see it and is a perfect gift for a wedding, a housewarming, or the holidays. It also makes a great gift for yourself!
- Materials: Fair-trade certified, organic long-staple cotton
- Weights: 15, 20, and 25 pounds
- Colors: Driftwood, eggplant, evening rose, cloud white, midnight blue, asteroid gray, and moonstone gray
- Care instructions: Wash alone on a delicate or permanent-press cycle with cold water and mild detergent. Tumble dry on low. Do not use fabric softeners or bleach.
- Customer review: “This blanket is perfect! My partner was skeptical of it at first, but now I have to fight with him (and the dog) every night over who gets to use it. Not to mention I’ve gotten so many compliments on how cute it is.”
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If you’re looking for a design-forward weighted blanket with less heft than some of the others on this list, you’ll love this pick. It’s comparable in style to the Bearaby, but the petite eight-pound blanket is perfect for smaller individuals (or people who just want less weight on top of them). It also makes a great throw blanket for the living room. And, of course, if you want a more standard amount of weight, you can get one of the heavier options. As an added bonus, it comes in a heavy-duty canvas tote bag. The blanket slips right back in easily, and you can use it for transport or storage. (And it makes for a nice presentation if you’re giving this blanket as a gift.)
- Materials: 100% natural, sustainably sourced cotton
- Weights: 8, 12, and 15 pounds
- Colors: Blueberry, gray, and light gray
- Care instructions: Machine washable
- Customer review: “I love big chunky knit designs, but oftentimes the knits are too loose, and your fingers or feet get stuck in them, or they’re too small, or they’re too hot if made of polyester, or they shed constantly if they’re made of wool roving. The California Design Den blanket skips all of these issues. It’s gorgeous, nicely knit (not too loose, not too tight), and cotton with no fillers.”
Can you tell we’re Bearaby fans? This option from the GRS- and Oeko-Tex certified brand will also up your bed’s glam vibes when you top it with this velvety dream. It's perfect for all occasions: bedtime, naps, movie nights, and cuddles.
- Materials: 100% upcycled eco-velvet
- Weights: 15, 20, and 25 pounds
- Colors: Rose quartz, tourmaline, white opal, jade, and silver topaz
- Care instructions: Dry cleaning recommended.
- Customer review: “I’m really loving this blanket. I was worried I would be too hot with the weight of it, but, instead, it’s cool and reassuring. I have slept through my husband’s snoring and early wake-ups for the first time in 20 years. I’m buying a second one for my daughter. I love it.”
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This is a good (and less expensive) alternative to Bearaby's Velvet Napper. It's available in a range of weights and colors, so you can get the exact blanket you’d like. Chunky knit picks are super breathable and allow for maximum airflow—so if you tend to run hot, you’ll love this style.
- Materials: Velvet
- Weights: 10, 12, 15, 20 and 25 pounds
- Colors: Avocado green, pink sky tie-dye, white, purple, silver gray, light gray, dark gray, blue, and more.
- Care instructions: Machine wash in large mesh laundry bag and tumble dry low or air dry.
- Customer review: “My blanket arrived impeccably packaged. It’s exactly as described. Big, heavy and beautiful. I love that this blanket doesn’t shed and can be washed. I’m very happy with my purchase and hope this blanket will serve our family for many years.”
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The Tree Napper is just like the Cotton Napper, with one distinct difference: Instead of cotton fabric, the Tree Napper is made with Tencel lyocell, a silky soft material made of eucalyptus fibers. Tencel lyocell is a great choice for hot sleepers because it’s cooling and moisture-wicking. You’ll never have to worry about overheating with this cooling weighted blanket.
- Materials: 48% Tencel, 47% organic cotton and 5% spandex
- Weights: 15, 20, and 25 pounds
- Colors: Almond, driftwood, magnolia, birch, sweet lavender, cappuccino, mahogany, and amber
- Care instructions: Wash alone on a delicate or permanent-press cycle with cold water and mild detergent. Tumble dry on low. Do not use fabric softeners or bleach.
- Customer review: “I bought the blanket for my girlfriend as a birthday gift because she has been having trouble falling asleep at night. She was able to have a good night’s sleep right from the start. A great plus is that the pattern of the blanket matches her aesthetic and style.”
Bearaby Nappling
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Composed of 100% organic cotton, the Bearaby nap-friendly blanket clocks in at either six or nine pounds, depending on your preference. Just be sure to choose the appropriate weight for your little sleeper—the blanket should weigh no more than 10% of a child's body weight. (Weighted blankets are generally considered safe for children three and older who weigh at least 50 pounds. The Sleep Foundation offers a helpful chart on weighted blanket limits for kiddos.) Evenly weighted, the blanket contains no fillers, and its hand-knitted chunky knit loops are tighter than the brand's other offerings, designed to better cuddle kids.
- Materials: 100% organic cotton
- Weights: 6 or 9 pounds
- Colors: Confetti, moonstone gray, and midnight blue
- Care instructions: Wash separately in cold water on a delicate or permanent-press cycle with a mild detergent. Tumble dry on low—the blanket may more than one drying cycle to dry completely. Do not hang.
- Customer review: “My daughter loves this blanket! It has noticeably helped settle her for bedtime so much faster, and she sleeps more soundly throughout the night. Not that I mind the snuggles, but she also stays in her bed all night most nights now since using this blanket. The green color is so lovely too.”
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Last but not least of our faves from Bearaby, this newly released and personal-sized weighted blanket was designed with travel in mind. With options weighing in at just 6 or 10 pounds, it’s relatively portable. If you’d like to feel more weight, Bearaby recommends folding the blanket in two to get double the weight—that way, it’s still easier to transport than a full-size weighted blanket, but you won’t be missing out on any deep pressure stimulation. And, as an added bonus, the Bearaby Napper comes with a travel duffel bag.
- Materials: Fair-trade certified, organic long-staple cotton
- Weights: 6 or 10 pounds
- Colors: Moonstone gray, midnight blue, asteroid gray, and cloud white
- Care instructions: Wash alone on a delicate or permanent-press cycle with cold water and mild detergent. Tumble dry on low. Do not use fabric softeners or bleach.
- Customer review: “I bought two Nappers, one for my spouse and one for me, for an upcoming long trip, and we have been using them on our bed before we leave. We have been having such good sleeps! At 10 pounds, the napper is not as dramatically heavy as a full-scale weighted blanket, but it still gives that snuggled feeling.”
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This cooling quilted blanket comes in a ton of different weight options and color options, so you’re sure to find exactly what you want! YnM also sells matching duvet covers if you want added protection for your weighted blanket.
- Materials: Bamboo and glass microbeads
- Weights: 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 25, and 30 pounds
- Colors: Light gray, dark gray, blue gray, fuchsia, pink, sea grass, and more
- Care instructions: Machine wash using gentle setting. Tumble dry or line dry. Use a mild detergent and avoid bleach.
- Customer review: “I was a doubter, but I was also desperate to get a decent night’s sleep. (I deal with severe chronic pain and insomnia.) When I inserted the heavy blanket inside the washable cover it was way easier than I expected. I was delighted with the material: The bamboo is silky and feels cool. But the big surprise was when I crawled into bed I was able to fall asleep a good three hours before I usually manage to fall asleep. The next morning I realized I had gone to sleep within minutes, and slept straight through to morning. It was the first full night’s sleep—with no sleep medication—in 15 years. I highly recommend this product.”
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Here’s another one of the Internet's favorite weighted blankets from Amazon, with more than 23,000 five-star reviews on the platform. This flat, frills-free option is perfect for layering with a lightweight bedspread. It's also designed with eight loops, so you can use it as a duvet insert. Either way, popping this weighted blanket into the mix will instantly transition your bedding into a warmer, weightier setup that will keep you insulated when the weather turns crisp. The blanket's breathable fabric is shrink- and fade-resistant, so you’ll be able to use it season after season.
If you prefer the best cooling weighted blanket, Zonli has you covered there too. They offer a bamboo version of the same blanket that’s designed with body temperature regulation in mind. Cooling sleep products (from pillows to mattresses) can make all difference for hot sleepers and provide them sweet, sweat-free sleep year-round. If you’re a hot sleeper yourself, go for the bamboo!
- Materials: 100% cotton or bamboo microfiber
- Weights: 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 22, 26, and 30 pounds
- Colors: Dark gray, black, blue, navy, lilac, cyan, and more
- Care instructions: The outer duvet cover is machine washable and dryable. You can hand-wash the insert and hang it to dry.
- Customer review: “I really like this weighted blanket, and the price was very reasonable. For reference, I am 114 pounds and ordered a 12-pound blanket per the 10% body weight recommendations. At first I thought it was too light, but after the first night I now think the weight is perfect. Really nice quality, the bamboo is soft and breathable and I do not overheat even in warm weather. The sea grass is a really nice color, too. No problem with glass beads leaking and seams are well sewn.”
The Baloo weighted blanket offers a cocoon of breathable, cotton serenity. Baloo also sells a linen duvet cover in several shades if you want to switch up the look and add a layer of additional protection to the blanket. The 12-pound version of the blanket is a throw, the 15- and 20-pound versions are a queen-size blanket, and the 25-pound version is a king-size blanket.
- Materials: 100% cotton and glass beads
- Weights: 12, 15, 20, and 25 pounds
- Colors: Pebble white, spruce, mulberry, silver sage, and luna blue
- Care instructions: Machine washable and dryer safe
- Customer review: “I love this blanket. My nervous system immediately feels calmed when I lie under it. It took a few days to get used to sleeping under it, but now I’m sleeping so soundly. Highly recommend!”
