Sivio Kids Weighted Blanket, 2.3 kg, 90x120 cm, 100% Natural Cotton Heavy Blanket for Kids and Teens, Safe Glass Beads, Blue Dinosaur

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And if that’s not enough choice, the covers are reversible to offer an additional option, and they can be bought separately to give so much more choice. If it feels good after that time, then you can increase the time to 20-25 minutes and again just observe how you feel after that time. This pressure can have a soothing, calming effect on the body, says Nichola Henderson, a holistic life, self-development coach and wellness specialist. From the studies that have been done, there is a common theme that weighted blankets may be a useful tool to help with anxiety symptoms,” says Henderson. Simba may be best known for its rolled-up mattresses, but the brand’s sleep-promoting expertise extends far beyond what we sleep on, it seems.

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Textures can play a big part in soothing our senses, which is why we liked the TheaWellbeing blyss weighted blanket. However, after a long period of use, you might still want to wash the blanket itself, as you would with a duvet. Results have shown that anxiety levels were reduced by up to 60 per cent with the use of the weighted blanket. We tested the 6kg blanket with the midnight indigo cover, which has blue cotton on one side and textured velvet-style fabric on the reverse.You’re even likely to find one that will cover your entire bed, so long as it’s no bigger than a superking.

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This is recommended only as a guide; preferred weights can vary between 5 per cent to 12 per cent of a person’s weight. The result is a breathable blanket that’s soft and smooth on skin, and it can be machine washed to keep it fresh and clean – something you’ll want to do regularly if you’re replacing your duvet with an Orbit. It offered plumpy comfort, and we love that both the cover and the weighted blanket inside are machine washable to keep the blanket at its best. The weighted blanket is filled with a non-toxic glass bead filling to create a consistent, therapeutic pressure across the body.Its Karma switch blankets come with removable covers in various colours, including indigo, olive green, peachy petal and, of course, grey. It’s up to you – some people like to replace their duvet with a weighted blanket, whereas others like layering them both, particularly during the colder months. The general rule is to start with a weighted blanket that is about 10 per cent of your body weight, says Henderson. But that’s the magic of it: there are no beads or added components because the weight comes from the layer upon layer of hand-knitted organic European cotton.

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The blankets can be useful for people who struggle to relax or have problems getting to sleep,” she added. Another option is to have one placed on top of a lighter tog duvet, so you can easily remove one or the other as needed. The velvety cover included in the box feels wonderful next to skin, and we often found ourselves running our hands along the dimpled detail throughout.Our tester wasn’t sure if this would mean that the weight would cover not all of their body, but the area is generously large enough to do the job.