Silentnight Wellbeing Weighted Blanket – Heavy 9kg Weighted Anxiety Gravity Blanket for Sensory Anxiety Therapy Insomnia Stress Relief – King Size - 150 x 200cm

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The Orbit weighted blanket promises “better, deeper sleep”, and we found it delivered, allowing our tester to sleep soundly throughout the night. When starting to use a weighted blanket, start with approximately 10 minutes and observe the change in your body and mind before and after use,” suggests Henderson. They assist us in determining which pages are the most and least popular, as well as observing how visitors navigate the site.

The filing is extra fine weighted glass beads that due to their small size can spread around more evenly and distributes the weight across the entire body. EVEN DISTRIBUTION: The blanket is filled with undetectable weighted glass beads sewn into a soft and breathable quilted cover.

It is always a good idea, where possible, to try a few different weights around the 10 per cent guide, to see what feels good.

The cotton cover, while comfortable enough, felt more like a standard duvet than a plush blanket, so it wasn’t the best for snuggling up on the sofa. Weighted blankets use gentle pressure to promote a sense of calm and relaxation and reduce feelings of anxiety. There are four different weights available (with helpful guides online to find which one is best for you) and it comes with a handy cotton drawstring bag for storage. The deep touch pressure stimulation of the blanket can help to ease you into a deep and restful sleep.

We think the stylish zip-up bag for storing your blanket that comes in the box is a bonus too and reckon it would make a smart gym bag. The 9kg (20lb) King Size Weighted Blanket measures 152x203 cm (60x80 inches) and fits the TOP of a UK double or king size bed. After many years running races and marathons, she now trains and competes in CrossFit and Olympic lifting. We tracked down a range of weighted blankets in various designs and weights and put them to the test over several nights in bed and evenings on the sofa. Priyankaa has written for Stylist’s Strong Women Training Club, where she regularly wrote about diversity in the fitness industry, nutrition tips, training advice and her experience completing various fitness challenges.