9 of the best weighted blankets to help with insomnia or anxiety

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Ah, sleep! Getting a good night’s rest is often one of the most coveted aspects of life that’s often underrated. But if you have trouble falling asleep or trouble staying asleep, trying to get enough Zs can be exhausting.

While you can outfit your bed with cooling sheets, flannel sheets or whatever type of bedding your favorite is, one of the easiest ways to upgrade your sleep (even for naps!) is with a weighted blanket, and there are studies to prove it.

According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, weighted blankets are helpful for those who experience insomnia or anxiety.

“Weighted chain blankets are an effective and safe intervention for insomnia in patients with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also improving daytime symptoms and levels of activity,” the study concluded.

Even if you don’t experience insomnia or any distractions while trying to fall asleep, weighted blankets are also known to instantly help you relax and put you at ease after a long day.

They’re more than just a heavy blanket or a duvet — most weighted blankets are filled with glass or plastic pellets that ultimately weigh down the blanket, which allows you to experience a form of therapy called DPT or Deep Pressure Therapy. DPT uses tools such as weighted blankets to help increase serotonin and melatonin levels. It’s essentially the same effect as a good cuddling session or a big hug, which we’d all appreciate every now and then, am I right?

So whether you’re searching for a weighted blanket for yourself or as a gift this year, we’ve scoured the internet to find some of the best options available at all price points. However before you shop, keep in mind that the weight of the blanket you choose should be eight to 12 percent of your body in order to feel its effect.

• The Most Popular Weighted Blanket: Gravity Blanket

• Prettiest Design: Bearaby Cotton Napper

• Best Weighted Blanket On Amazon: YnM Weighted Blanket

• Best Weighted Blanket At Walmart: Tranquility Temperature Balancing Weighted Blanket

• Best Throw Blanket Size: Casper Weighted Blanket

• Best Weighted Comforter For Your Bed: Brooklinen Weighted Comforter

• Best Micro-Plush Option: BlanQuil Quilted Weighted Blanket

• Coziest Weighted Blanket: Urban Outfitters Weighted Throw Blanket

• Best Cooling Weighted Blanket: BlanQuil Cooling Weighted Blanket

1. The Most Popular Weighted Blanket: Gravity Blanket, $189

As the OG of weighted blankets that quickly became a cult-favorite after a successful Kickstarter campaign, the Gravity Blanket is now available in two sizes, three weights and three colors. Plus, you can now also shop a matching weighted sleep mask.

2. Prettiest Design: Bearaby Cotton Napper, $249

For a more breathable option that’s also one of the most beautiful styles of weighted blankets, Bearaby’s weighted blanket is your best bet. The weighted effect is created with a chunky knitted style versus using a beaded filling, which inherently makes it naturally more breathable and usable for all seasons. And what’s better is it currently comes in nine gorgeous colors in order to match your style and space.

3. Best Weighted Blanket On Amazon: YnM Weighted Blanket, $79.90

With more than 21,000 reviews (plus having received the No. 1 Best Seller badge on Amazon), shoppers swear by this weighted blanket to help them stay asleep during the night. “From pregnancy, my body would only sleep a couple [of] hours at a time,” one shopper said. “I tried everything and am shocked that a weighted blanket worked so magically! From restless legs, insomnia, anxiety, it is an instant fix!”

4. Best Weighted Blanket At Walmart: Tranquility Temperature Balancing Weighted Blanket, $34.95 (Orig. $44.58)

If you’re looking for an affordable weighted blanket, Tranquility’s option available at Walmart is a cheaper version compared to competitors’ availability, yet the quality is still superb. With more than 1,000 reviews, it’s an easy top pick for weighted comfort while sleeping. Plus, its temperature-balancing technology helps keep you warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s hot.

5. Best Throw Blanket Size: Casper Weighted Blanket, $169+

While Casper’s weighted blanket (available 10, 15 or 20 pounds) is filled with microbeads, the cover is made with cotton, so it’s super breathable and won’t cause you to overheat when you use for long periods of time.

6. Best Weighted Comforter For Your Bed: Brooklinen Weighted Comforter

If you’re looking for a weighted blanket that you can use consistently as part of your bedding, Brooklinen’s weighted comforter is our favorite. You and your partner won’t be fighting for the blanket anymore — it comes in twin XL, full/queen and king/California king in order to fit all bed sizes.

7. Best Micro-Plush Option: BlanQuil Quilted Weighted Blanket, $169.99+

Available in both 15 and 20-pound options, this BlanQuil option includes a soft micro-plush cover that’s both removable and washable, which makes this blanket super easy to maintain and clean.

8. Coziest Weighted Blanket: Urban Outfitters Weighted Throw Blanket, $79 (Orig. $89)

Cozy up in this weighted blanket from Urban Outfitters that comes in only a 15-pound option. This is one of the best options we found to use both on your couch and bed to relax after a long day.

9. Best Cooling Weighted Blanket: BlanQuil Cooling Weighted Blanket, $223.49 (Orig. $498)

If you tend to be a hot sleeper throughout the night and find yourself overheating, this 15-pound cooling option from BlanQuil could be a winner for you when it comes to weighted blankets. The cool-to-the-touch fabric used on this blanket was specifically designed to help disperse body heat so you can stay cool and comfy all night long.

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