Weighted blankets?

I'd hate the feeling of being weighed down. That's why my duvet is made of down, warm but light. I like to kick it up at the bottom so my toes are peeping out.
However, I am thinking about a grounding sheet if anybody has experience of these. I'll have a look to see if they've been covered before.

The weighted blanket is not for me but for my wee GS who has quite a disturbed sleep pattern. It's always been a problem for him.
However, when I was searching for reviews all over the Internet yesterday, I couldn't find a negative one. Looks like, if you need one, they're great. I'm lucky and sleep well but having seen the words 'comforting' and 'reassuring' in so many reviews I quite fancy one myself. Odd words for so many people to use.

I am intrigued
I haven't heard of these heavy blankets.
Where could I find out more please?

Gosh you're a very progressive bunch...just had to google these weighted blankets as hadn't heard of them.
As DH and myself have very different overnight temperature requirements, we are still sleeping under sheets, three blankets and furry bedcover so we can kick off what's not required.

Do use the weighted blanket with the duvet? One on top of other? One inside other?

Adverts for Koala weighted blankets are popping up all over my GN feed! It's OK guys, I've ordered one!!

vickya looks like the blanket fits inside the furry/silky cover.

I have never heard of these and they certainly would have come in handy when I was ill before christmas as I just couldn’t get/keep warm. I’m going to have a look now. Thank you for letting us know.

vickya No, you don't need a duvet. I use a top sheet and put the weighted blanket on top of that, but only because the blanket is heavy and I have no one to help me take it out of the cover it comes with in order to wash it (the cover).

Koala is the best make, in my opinion. Not sure if I'm allowed to post a link.

It comes with a cover that is made of bamboo and lovely and silky on one side, and furry on the other side.

HannahLoisLuke I also have a grounding sheet! It is great. I did a lot of research before buying one. It reduces inflammation and has meant that I no longer need pain-relieving creams and gels on my arthritic hands and feet.

For people who are not sure if they would like the sensation of being weighted down, it's worth testing by piling loads of blankets/quilts (if you have any) on the bed to see how you get on.

I did this and found that I slept better, so went ahead and ordered my Koala.

I couldn't possibly have anything heavy on my body as I sweat so much, but I have 5 layers on my feet because they get so cold. Maybe a weighted blanket at the end of the bed would work.

Would be of no use to me. I like as light a duvet as possible

I don’t even like a duvet, so would hate a weighted blanket. When it’s cold I have a sheet and cotton bedspread over me, with a lightweight blanket on top. Once I am warm the blanket gets tossed aside. I never have the radiator turned on in my room, even in the coldest weather.
For anyone who likes to feel cosy, though, these seem useful.

polnan I have a friend who makes them to order...I’m sure you could choose your preferred colour/ pattern

I got rid of mine because the heavy weight gave me cramp.

TLC Weighted blankets on Facebook

Would it work to use the kind of weights put in fancy curtains? We inherited some curtains that were weighted.

Just googled curtain weights and there are loads available.

I like weighty bed covers. Currently two duvets and a padded cotton bedspread! All the bedding is 400 thread cotton. We don’t heat the bedrooms either as I end up with a headache in the morning.

Don't have a weighted blanket but I have noticed that I don't sleep very well at DDs home. She has very light but warm duvets. At home ours are the same Tog rating but heavier and thicker.

If I get too hot I stick my feet out and that seems to cool me down.

Jane - we didn’t realise until GS1 ended up on a drip ? in Croatia that feedback can be removed if the supplier pays. Seems there was a massive problem in the area being covered up and a three month old baby ended up in hospital for weeks. I’ve been wary of feedback since then. Not sure if it applies to Trustpilot.

What was the product that was suppressed Sussexborn? I wasn't looking at or for official review sites. I looked via twitter contacts and more open sources of info like GN.

I found a website called calming blankets which does different weights. Never heard of them til this thread.... Thanks. Might stop my Gd waking up every night. Good info and advice on the website too

Apparently my autistic GS in NZ has one and it definitely helps him sleep better.

I got one from Costco for about £50 and it is lovely. It has a washable cover with a 'minky' side (furry/velvety) and a smooth one, and the blanket itself ties inside it to keep it in place.

I put it over me with a duvet on top, and can throw back the duvet if I am too hot, which is rarely, as I like to sleep in a warm bed in a cold room.

I have heard people say that only the expensive ones are worth buying, but I haven't found this to be the case at all. The Costco one is good quality and the weights don't bunch or fall to the bottom. I shake it out when I change the sheets, and that's it.

I think they only do one size and weight, though, and you need to be sure that they are 10-15% of your body weight. I think that that will be particularly important for children, as they might struggle to breathe under one that is too heavy for them.

I ordered one from Koala and cancelled the sale when they said they couldn’t deliver it for over a month as they were out of stock . I was not amused as they had bombarded me with special offers , took the money but couldn’t fulfil the order .

I bought one ( cheaper ) from John Lewis . My sleep is vastly improved and I love the comforting feeling of it .