Weighted Blankets: Are they worth the money?

I bought one so it would stay put on my velvet duvet cover to keep me warm in my icy cold flat. It was too heavy and I would wake up with pain in my joints, particularly legs. Can`t remember if it was 7 or 9 kg but it had to go unfortunately.

I agree, Theoddbird. I have never liked duvets. In the winter I have a fleece blanket next to me, which is really cosy. Then I have a cotton sheet, a bedspread, and a cellular blanket on top.
I hate being too warm, and can push off the fleece, blanket or bedspread to adjust to my ideal temperature.
Staying in hotels is always a nightmare for me. I often end up with the duvet cover only, and the duvet in the cupboard, though I often have to leave a ‘do not adjust’ note for the maids.

Was too hot for me. Loved the weight but having to use it only on my side because partner didn’t want it meant it slipped down all the time. Paid a lot for it but shoved in spare room now. Hard to sell on eBay as postal cost would be shocking.

I love them. Very soothing especially if I’m stressed.

I used to sleep poorly .....I would wake up at least two or three times a night - often feeling cold - and never felt that I slept soundly between the bouts of waking up. So I moved the bed from under the window to the other side of the room. It helped a little but I was still waking through the night. Next I bought a heavier bedspread that I put over the duvet, and the extra weight did help somewhat, and I wasn’t waking so many times through the night. Finally I bought an electric under-blanket (rather than a weighted blanket) and made sure I put it on half an hour or so before I went to bed and turned it off when I turned out the bedside light and settled in to go to sleep. And finally I have discovered the answer to a great night of undisturbed sleep....top covers have a little more weight .....and .a little more heat under the fitted sheet. And I’m sleeping better and more soundly than I have in years.

My daughter bought me one for Christmas and I put it on the bed to keep me warm. It came as quite a surprise to find I sleep like a log when using it. At the moment it is on top of the double duvet I share with DH but this will have to change soon as both will be too hot.

I got 8 kilo one for restless hubbie but he would not use it. Daughter had a go and thought it great for one night then not! I sold it via a local online ad and person collected from me. I would not put weight on top of a duvet as heat is generated by pockets of air trapped in down/feathers. Also feathers will be damaged by weight and breakdown will become source of allergen.

Weighted blankets are great for some autistic people because the weight is soothing for them. Texture would be important too, not just the weight - not scratchy or too hot. They are pricey but worth it if you like the feeling of pressure.

I bought one last year, after two weeks my sleep problems were resolved and I haven’t had to use it since

I can’t bear to be tucked in or under a heavy blanket so I wouldn’t like it. I even have my toes sticking out from the bottom of the duvet, which has to be down and feather, much lighter than microfibre.

Would not do for me.l have a 4.5 tog duvet winter and summer.Hate the thought of being confined in my bed.

I love mine. It is hot but it’s just so comforting. Takes a little getting used to

My daughter has one and says she has never slept so well. I have thought about trying it but they are very heavy and I don't think I could sleep with one that heavy. I would price around for one we got it from Online Home Shopping as it was the cheapest we found